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Dis-Connected Croydon put on the rack over cycle installation
ANDREW DICKINSON got on his bike when he saw the latest example of ill-considered spending of public money on the streets of South Croydon Don’t get me wrong. As a cyclist, I want to see more cycle lanes and secure … Continue reading
Posted in Boris Bikes, Boris Johnson, Commuting, Connected Croydon, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Cycling, Environment, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Parking, Planning, South Croydon, South Croydon Community Association, Waddon
Tagged Andrew Dickinson, Boris Bikes, Boris Johnson, Connected Croydon, Croydon, Croydon Council, Cycling, London, South Croydon, Waddon
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Making Space for Cycling benefits more than just cyclists
The debate on the provision, or lack of it, for Croydon’s cyclists continues. Here, KRISTIAN GREGORY, pictured left, outlines how good investment in safe cycling routes can benefit many more people than just those who cycle This time last year, … Continue reading
Cyclists’ manifesto wants end to ‘carnage’ on Croydon’s roads
Croydon cyclists are feeling ignored and unloved. And it’s not just because they take their lives in their hands almost daily when they get cut up by speeding motor vehicles seemingly at every junction. This week Croydon again missed out … Continue reading
Posted in "Hammersfield", 2014 council elections, Boris Johnson, Commuting, Croydon Council, Cycling, Environment, Health, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Planning, Transport
Tagged Boris Johnson, Croydon Council, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Cycling, London, London Assembly, LondonCycling Campaign
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Council’s six 20mph zone proposals criticised as “pathetic”
A council proposal to introduce trial 20mph zones on six of the borough’s roads near schools has been described as “pathetic” and “uninspiring” by local road safety and cycling campaigners. Croydon Council is to discuss the proposal, funded with £200,000 … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 council elections, Archbishop Lanfranc, Commuting, Croydon Council, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Cycling, Environment, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Parking, Schools, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Cycling, London Assembly, London Borough of Croydon, London Cycling Campaign, TfL, Tory, traffic, Transport, Transport for London
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Ten miles off-road to Greenwich by bike: what a Breeze
An initiative to encourage women back to cycling is gathering speed, and has seen four locals test a 10-mile off-road route from Croydon all the way to Greenwich last Saturday. They found the journey a breeze. The cyclists are all … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Cycling, Sport, Transport
Tagged Bicycle, British Cycling, Croydon, Cycling, East Croydon station, Greenwich, London, Sport England
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Addiscombe councillors consult over 20mph zones
Councillors in Addiscombe are holding a ward-wide consultation on the introduction of 20mph zones in the area’s residential streets. A letter and reply postcard will be delivered to every household over the next few weeks asking residents their views on … Continue reading
Where there’s a wheel, there ought to be a way for cyclists
Croydon is scarred by urban motorways that divide the borough, cutting off people from their homes and work. KRISTIAN GREGORY, of the Croydon Cycling Campaign, says it is time to make people more of a priority than cars The picture … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Community associations, Commuting, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Croydon Ramblers, Cycling, Environment, Health, London-wide issues, Parking, Planning, Schools, Tramlink, Transport, Walks
Tagged Britain, Croydon, Cycling, London, Netherlands, Royal College Street, Tram, Transport
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Boris called to answer for 22% rise in cyclists’ deaths
There were 571 cyclists killed or seriously injured in London in the past year, a 22 per cent increase over 2010, leading to one senior London Assembly Member to blame Boris Johnson, the capital’s “cycling mayor”, for policies applied through … Continue reading
On Yer Bike: London’s cycle accident blackspots
The Daily Telegraph website, via the excellent Londonist blog, has produced an interactive map charting the deadliest year for cyclists in London since 2006, with 16 people killed in bicycle accidents in the capital in 2011. The link to the … Continue reading
