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London Cycling campaign ‘Sign the petition’
Loulou Roskam
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London Cycling Campaign
Founded in 1978 Aims to: Create campaigns to improve the safety of cycling Promote cycling to everyone To transform the city into a healthier, cleaner and happier place ‘Fearless’ cycling Why? ----(me)---->
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Benefits of Cycling Improvement of public health Reduced road danger
Less motor traffic congestion Zero CO2 emissions Reduced air pollution Widespread economic benefits
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Past Campaigns Current mayor Boris Johnson has helped with:
‘Cycle Superhighways’ 10 superhighways for bicycles all around the city ‘Mini Hollands’ Waltham Forest, Enfield and Kingston each awarded £30m to make their boroughs more cycle friendly, as a result of the ‘Love London, Go Dutch’ campaign. ‘Love London, Go Dutch’ (2012) 40,000 people signed the petition 10,000 people went on the ‘Big Ride’ Space for Cycling (2014)
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Netherlands - statistics
18 million bikes in the Netherlands Population: 16.9 million Amsterdam: 830,000 residents 263,000 cars / 881,000 bicycles
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Sign the Petition May 5th – elections for new mayor
Ensure that London’s next mayor commits to, and delivers, key improvements that will continue to: Accelerate the growth in cycling Reduce road dangers for cyclists and pedestrians
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Visual Approach Interview with people running the campaign
Explain reasons for doing what they do Film dangerous junctions Interview cyclists – their opinion on safety Interview drivers – their opinions on cyclists Film while riding a bicycle – GoPro Conduct interview while riding bikes to illustrate dangers Strap Gopro on to side of bus or car – different POV
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Visual Approach Amsterdam Safety of cycling
Illustrate difference – show the carefree style of cycling in Holland, in comparison to London Interview Dutch people on opinions of safety
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Impact of Campaign People signing the petition
Influencing the new mayor Achieving the goals set for this year
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Requests of LCC Film to be finalized mid-april to be of use for their campaign Campaign finishes May 5th Meeting to discuss visual approach
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