Monthly Archives: February 2011

Mary Mears, The Grand Avenue Cycle Lane, Brighton & Hove, and “Improving Traffic Flow”

Posted on February 26, 2011 by aseasyasriding

In 2008, a cycle lane that largely separated cyclists from passing traffic was constructed along the Grand Avenue and The Drive in Hove, at a cost of several hundred thousand pounds. Now Brighton and Hove Council are proposing to remove … Continue reading →

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Cycling In Utrecht

Posted on February 25, 2011 by aseasyasriding

I’ve just come back from a far too short trip to the Netherlands, staying for a couple of days in the wonderful city of Utrecht. Having read – jealously! – about the conditions for cycling in the Netherlands on David … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling policy, Infrastructure, The Netherlands | 40 Comments

To segregate, or not to segregate?

Posted on February 13, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Some opponents of segregation think that putting in separated facilities would result in cyclists losing their right to use the road. Well, on A-roads like this, I’m not sure that ‘right’ is worth anything at all. Incidentally, in case you … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Your Advanced Stop Line

Posted on February 13, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Brought to you by Cavendish Construction. Tavistock Place, yesterday. And a few moments later –

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“Shared Space” – East Street, Horsham

Posted on February 11, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Over the next few weeks, I plan to examine West Sussex County Council’s Transport Plan 2011-2026, looking in particular at how it is going to affect cycling and walking in my area, Horsham, and at how what has actually happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsham, Infrastructure, Shared Space, WSCC LTP | 2 Comments

Letting People Use Bicycles In Sydney

Posted on February 5, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Crossrider, the author of the excellent Cycalogical blog, has just put a piece up about the city of Sydney’s attempts to increase cycling levels. The plan is ambitious – to increase the number of trips made by bicycle, between 2 … Continue reading →

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The Cycling Embassy Of Great Britain

Posted on February 2, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Last Saturday, I attended the launch event of the Cycling Embassy Of Great Britain, at Look Mum No Hands. Much has already been written about this meeting, so I won’t add a description of what transpired. Needless to say, I … Continue reading →

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