So, 2011 is over. As 2012 gets going, TfL has finally come forward with some new plans for the Bow roundabout. I checked into the excellent Cyclists in the City blog and found news of a press release from TfL announcing that they are considering two options. One is to introduce an advanced phase for cyclists in the lights so that they can get away ahead of the rest of… Read More »New plans for Bow: is TfL really listening at last?
Woolwich Foot Tunnel has re-opened, although, like Greenwich, the lifts are not yet operational. See : bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16281878
Very late this but : From 6pm on Tuesday 20 December 2011 cyclists, pedestrians, and friends and family of recent crash victims will gather outside King’s Cross station for a Xmas vigil to remember loved ones and highlight the unacceptable death toll on the capital’s roads. See : southwarkcyclists.org.uk/events/xmas-vigil-kings-cross-station for more details.
The family of Ellie Carey, killed on her bike last week, is organising a vigil via twitter and Facebook to take place on Wednesday at 6pm, location Bermondsey Square. I have the greatest admiration for the families of people like Ellie, Brian Dorling, Eilidh Cairns and Alex McVity, amongst others, who have worked, and are still working, so hard to make our roads safer for others. They have made me… Read More »Vigil for Ellie: Bermondsey Square Wednesday 16th December 6pm
Local London Cycling Campaign groups in Tower Hamlets and Newham are organising a candlelit vigil at Bow roundabout on the evening of Friday 18 November 2011 to commemorate the two cyclists killed there in recent weeks. Representatives from Tower Hamlets Wheelers and Newham Cyclists will be at the roundabout from 6-7pm, and people from all over Greater London are being encouraged to join them. Tower Hamlets’ cyclist Gerry Matthews said,… Read More »Bow Fatalities
Dear All Please note that our next monthly meeting has been deferred to Wednesday 23rd November. This is in light of the fact that LCC’s AGM is on Wednesday 16th November and we would like to attend this. Please find here details of the LCC’s AGM: http://lcc.org.uk/events/annual-general-meeting-2011
Five or so I think at Cutty Sark Gardens for the 7:15 off, not counting one who emerged from the foot tunnel off to the East Croydon pick-up. By the time we left Forest Hill I think we were ten, another joined in Sydenham and by the time we hit East Croydon no-one was quite sure how many – 35? Maybe more. They came from Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley, north of… Read More »Mixing it with the cars November 7
My name is Georgie and I am the Sustrans Bike It Officer for the borough of Greenwich (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/index.php?id=268) I work with 12 schools across the borough to try and create a cycling culture within the schools. This means running various events, from ‘get off stabiliser sessions’ to ‘Dr Bike’ days to parent cycle rides. I have recently been focusing on Dr Bike days, to liberate bikes from sheds. The number… Read More »Can anyone help out Sustrans?
http://cyclelondoncity.blogspot.com/2011/10/12-november-tour-of-transport-for.html Saturday 12th November at 10.30a.m. Meeting point: Stairs at the front of St. Mark’s Church, The Oval, Kennington, SE11 4PW I am working that week-end – but I recommend that people attend this!
Just heard from Twitterland from Greenwich Council: Greenwich Council now anticipates both Foot Tunnels will fully reopen in the New Year – Gwich currently open 6am-9pm weekdays When precisely in the New Year, Greenwich Council? We met at Cutty Sark Gardens 2 weeks ago for a ride and that whole area looks like the pits. There has also been no confirmation about when the lifts will re-open, personally I cannot… Read More »Greenwich Foot Tunnel – an update