Category Archives: Car dependence

Taxis and congestion

Posted on June 9, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Here are some vehicles causing congestion in central London. Great George Street, queuing to enter Parliament Square. The Mall, queuing to enter Trafalgar Square. I have a couple of questions. Why should these congestion-causing vehicles be exempt from the congestion … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, London, Transport for London, Transport policy | 5 Comments

The village of Cowfold moves one step closer to total car dependency

Posted on June 4, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Back in the 1960s, the Sussex village of Cowfold was a short distance – a couple of miles – from a railway station that could take its residents south to Shoreham and Brighton, or north to Horsham. That railway station … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Road safety, Town planning, West Sussex County Council | 3 Comments

Spot what is wrong with this contraflow facility

Posted on May 19, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Clue – it might have something to do with the positioning of the parking bay. Cardigan Street, SE11, yesterday.

Posted in Car dependence, Infrastructure, London, Parking | 2 Comments

‘Britain you can drive your car’

Posted on May 11, 2011 by aseasyasriding

It was the Sun that triumphantly broke the news. March 24th, 2011. The day that Britain’s frustrated motorists – indeed, all Britons – could at long last get back behind the wheels of their cars. The roads – empty for … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Transport policy | 1 Comment

In praise of Peter Hitchens – or, reaching out across the political divide

Posted on May 5, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Peter Hitchens is someone I rarely find myself agreeing with, but when it comes to an assessment of the destructive influence on the United Kingdom of the motor car and its untrammelled promotion as means of transport, the man is absolutely … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Cycling renaissance, Transport policy | 3 Comments

The Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham – when urban planning goes wrong

Posted on April 13, 2011 by aseasyasriding

The ‘A’ arrow on the map below marks the location of the Tanbridge Retail Park in Horsham. It was constructed in the early 1990s, alongside a new section of dual carriageway that had been blasted through part of the town, … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Cycle Stands, Horsham, Infrastructure, Town planning, Walking | Leave a comment

Celebrating ‘National Climate Week’ with West Sussex County Council

Posted on March 29, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Last week was ‘National Climate Week.’ I know, it was hard to miss it. West Sussex County Council got in to the spirit of things by holding a workshop for children at County Hall North in Horsham, entitled ‘The Carbon … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Cycle Stands, Horsham, Infrastructure, Transport policy | 2 Comments

Very, Very Scilly – Liberal Democrat Cognitive Dissonance

Posted on March 10, 2011 by aseasyasriding

Energy secretary, Chris Huhne, Saturday 5th March – Getting off the oil hook is made all the more urgent by the crisis in the Middle East. We cannot afford to go on relying on such a volatile source of energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Car dependence, Transport policy | 4 Comments