Monthly Archives: September 2017

Superhighway users dodging infrastructure to avoid traffic lights

Posted on September 21, 2017 by aseasyasriding

There’s a problem on the Superhighway in central London. Users are dodging the infrastructure that was created specifically from them (and to keep them safe), simply in order to avoid traffic lights. It’s an all too common problem – should we … Continue reading →

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The problematic philosophy of ‘shared use’ footways

Posted on September 8, 2017 by aseasyasriding

An old post from Joe Dunkley that resurfaced yesterday in the wake of some comments about Christopher Chope – a former transport minister in the Thatcher government and helmet law enthusiast – has prompted me to reflect on some of … Continue reading →

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Removing separation between walking and cycling does not reduce conflict

Posted on September 5, 2017 by aseasyasriding

The Royal Parks agency in London has a bit of an issue with cycling. The actions it takes – whether it’s adding cobbled speed humps to popular cycling routes in Hyde Park, or attempting to remove a popular cycle route … Continue reading →

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