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London is planning to make its city more cyclist friendly. It will be investing 931m pounds in building infrastructure for cyclists.
In India, cyclists are subject to the most stressful environment while commuting. Even though cycling to work is the cleanest and greenest form of commuting. Also, the number of cyclists commuting to work are probably much higher than motorcycles and cars put together.
A large number of accidents take place on highways and city roads, because cyclists crossed a truck/car/motorcycle's path without being seen. Steer, veer and crash!
The cycling paths in Delhi, which were built during the commonwealth games, mostly have motorcycles running on them.
Delhi BRT
Some of the changes planned are -
- More "semi-segregation" with bikes kept apart from other road users;
- A new network of "Quietways" in the suburbs which will provide "direct, continuous, fully-signposted routes on peaceful side streets";
- One of six traffic lanes on the Westway flyover is to be removed;
- Improvements to existing and proposed Superhighways, including junctions at Blackfriars, Vauxhall, Tower, Swiss Cottage, and Elephant & Castle;
- More 20 mph zones;
- A new "Central London Grid" of bike routes in the City and West End, using segregation and two-way cycling on one-way traffic streets, to join link major routes.
The Mayor of London -
How many people in India, who can afford to travel by motorcycle and cars, will enjoy riding to work on a cycle?
The news item can be read here - http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/cycling-revolution-to-hit-london/22495.html
In India, cyclists are subject to the most stressful environment while commuting. Even though cycling to work is the cleanest and greenest form of commuting. Also, the number of cyclists commuting to work are probably much higher than motorcycles and cars put together.
A large number of accidents take place on highways and city roads, because cyclists crossed a truck/car/motorcycle's path without being seen. Steer, veer and crash!
The cycling paths in Delhi, which were built during the commonwealth games, mostly have motorcycles running on them.
Delhi BRT
Some of the changes planned are -
- More "semi-segregation" with bikes kept apart from other road users;
- A new network of "Quietways" in the suburbs which will provide "direct, continuous, fully-signposted routes on peaceful side streets";
- One of six traffic lanes on the Westway flyover is to be removed;
- Improvements to existing and proposed Superhighways, including junctions at Blackfriars, Vauxhall, Tower, Swiss Cottage, and Elephant & Castle;
- More 20 mph zones;
- A new "Central London Grid" of bike routes in the City and West End, using segregation and two-way cycling on one-way traffic streets, to join link major routes.
The Mayor of London -
'I want to make it normal, something for everyone, something you feel comfortable doing in your ordinary clothes. Our new routes will give people the confidence to get in the saddle.
'I want to de-Lycrafy cycling. I do not promise perfection, or that London will become Amsterdam any time soon. But what I do say is that this plan marks a profound shift in my ambitions and intentions for the bicycle.'
The news item can be read here - http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/cycling-revolution-to-hit-london/22495.html
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