London's superhighways and the 'Go Dutch' Campaign Gerhard Weiss Cycling Development Officer London Cycling Campaign Over 11,500 paid up members About 50,000 supporters 33 Local groups, one in each London borough

o Cycling development in London o About London's cycle superhighways o Love London, Go Dutch o How could cycle superhighways 'Go Dutch'? o Beyond cycle superhighways London's superhighways and the 'Go Dutch' Campaign

Cycling development in London Cycle training Promotion Infrastructure

Cycling development in London 33 local authorities

Cycling development in London 33 local authorities Transport for London Road Network (TLRN)

Cycling development in London 33 local authorities Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) Royal Parks, waterways, City of London corporation and other highway authorities

Cycling development in London London Cycle Network (LCN)

Cycling development in London London Cycle Network (LCN) London cycle Network plus (LCN+)

Cycling development in London London Cycle Network (LCN) London cycle Network plus (LCN+) Cycle Superhighways (CS)

About London's cycle superhighways 12 commuter routes To and from central London Radial Mostly on TRLN

About London's cycle superhighways Cycle tracks Mandatory cycle lanes Advisory cycle lanes ‘Ghost lanes’

About London's cycle superhighways Cycle training Cycle parking Workplace initiatives Consistent way finding and journey information + Soft measures such as:

About London's cycle superhighways LCC has been supportive of the concept of radial routes into central London of creating better conditions for cycling on major trunk roads But LCC has been critical of the neglect of some major junctions (e.g. Bow) the lack of cycle specific funding in areas away from the superhighways the quality of implementation the use of 'ghost lanes' narrow lanes lanes with no enforceable legal status (i.e. not mandatory)

About London's cycle superhighways A decent network A useful addition to the LCN?

About London's cycle superhighways A decent network Neglect due to lack of funding Or at the expense of a bigger network?

About London's cycle superhighways A decent network Neglect due to lack of funding Loss of the network? Perhaps more successful at attracting more cyclists?

Love London, Go Dutch campaign 2010: Decision to run a public campaign with broad appeal 2011: Developing a choice of campaign themes / issues Summer 2011: LCC members vote for 'Go Dutch' End of 2011: Development of the 'Love London, Go Dutch' campaign 1. Safety first 2. Best practice 3. Adaptability 4. Easy passage 5. Calm junctions 6. Harmony with pedestrians 7. Harmony with public transport 8. Quality of life 9. Commitment 10. Engagement The Love London, Go Dutch Principles LCC.org.uk/pages/key-principles-full

Love London, Go Dutch campaign Spring 2012: Petition launch - 42,000 signatures - 10,000 at the Big Ride All major Mayoral candidates sign up and promised to...

Love London, Go Dutch campaign...make London more liveable for everyone, by making our streets as safe and inviting for cycling as they are in Holland. Prioritise people over motor vehicles in urban design and transport planning by implementing three flagship Go Dutch developments on major streets and/or locations. Design streets that people feel safe and want to cycle in by ensuring all planned developments on the main roads controlled by TfL are done to Go Dutch standards, especially junctions. Share road space more equally amongst all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists by making sure the Cycling Superhighways programme is completed to Go Dutch standards.

How could cycle superhighways ‘Go Dutch’? Design: The cyclist as a design parameter Space Time Safe Inviting

How could cycle superhighways ‘Go Dutch’? Space to be overtaken Space to pass queues Space to ride side by side Space and time to ride at your own pace Time to negotiate junctions Time to ‘read’ the street If there is less space, cyclists need more time To make cycling safe and inviting requires space and time:

How could cycle superhighways ‘Go Dutch’? Comfortable, consistent and continuous (designated) space for cycling Calm, easy to understand junctions Slow traffic Therefore streets with high volume and speed of motor traffic need:

How could cycle superhighways ‘Go Dutch’? London is different – London is the same Biggest conurbation in Europe Dense bus network Over 35 highway authorities Legacy of car culture A ‘lost’ generation Very low cycle use A few hills Many local town centres Good climate Wealth There IS space A ‘new’ generation Cycling is growing Not too hilly Problems, but not excuses

Beyond cycle superhighways A focus on junctions: Can the Better Junctions programme deliver Love London, Go Dutch? TLRN makes up just 5% of London’s streets: Boroughs have to take responsibility Love London, Go Dutch needs to ‘go local’ Improve areas, not routes Design for cycling A comprehensive approach to cycling: it’s not just about lanes on streets

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