Pavement cycling to be made legal in Edinburgh.

"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

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Simon Mason

On May 15, 11:26*am, Simon Mason wrote:
"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

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Simon Mason

Paint job then?

Phew, for a moment then I feared that there was going to be some
general right.

On Sun, 15 May 2011 03:26:45 -0700 (PDT), Simon Mason
wrote:

"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp


The other cities are not that stupid.

PS Did you read the article - and have you made a Simple mistake.

"Pavement cycling" is NOT to be made legal in Edinburgh.

It MAY be made legal on just one just one road.


Excellent value as ever - Simple really.


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Simon Mason - who cycles at 25mph in 20mph limits just because the limits do not apply to cyclists.
This includes exceeding the speed limit past three schools. A total disregard for the well-being of vulnerable road users.
The actions of a true psycholist.

On May 15, 11:52*am, Squashme wrote:
On May 15, 11:26*am, Simon Mason wrote:

"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

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Simon Mason

Paint job then?

It doesn't mention if there will be segregation by paint or simply
shared use.

"The sections of footway where cycling is to be allowed are mostly
wide enough to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians, the council
said. However, in some areas the pavements will be widened."

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Simon Mason

On 15/05/2011 11:26, Simon Mason wrote:
"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

Another complete & utter waste of taxpayers money to pander to a
minority group.

'IF' they ever convinced people to make 15% of journeys by push bike -
and its a huge IF, they would still be a minority group - paid for by
the majority.


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Dave - Cyclists VOR.

On 15/05/2011 11:52, Squashme wrote:
On May 15, 11:26 am, Simon wrote:
"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

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Simon Mason

Paint job then?

Phew, for a moment then I feared that there was going to be some
general right.

Perhaps if you started to pay your way you could have some rights.
Since cyclists are sponging freeloaders you should be grateful for what
you are given.

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Dave - Cyclists VOR.

On May 15, 4:53*pm, wrote:
On 15/05/2011 11:52, Squashme wrote:

On May 15, 11:26 am, Simon *wrote:
"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

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Simon Mason

Paint job then?

Phew, for a moment then I feared that there was going to be some
general right.

Perhaps if you started to pay your way you could have some rights.
Since cyclists are sponging freeloaders you should be grateful for what
you are given.

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Dave - Cyclists VOR.

I am very grateful to the council tax payers who contribute to the
coffers of Kingston Upon Hull City Council which provides me with
cycling facilities which I use nearly every day. I agree I no longer
pay anything into their tax pot.

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Simon Mason

On Sun, 15 May 2011 17:34:11 +0100, Phil W Lee wrote:

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It also means that thick-witted morons in motor vehicles have their
prejudices confirmed

Indeed - someone I know has a cunning plan for such people:
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If the *******s won't do anything about the taxi driver risking
people's lives by dangerous driving, book him to take your kids on a
trip, then report him for kiddy-fiddling. He'll never drive a taxi
again.
Phil W Lee 6 February 2011

On 15/05/2011 17:34, Phil W Lee wrote:
Simon considered Sun, 15 May 2011 03:26:45
-0700 (PDT) the perfect time to write:

"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

That's a very low aspiration.

And a ridiculous one.

I think we're aiming locally for more than double that (according to
some measures may have already achieved double - census figures don't
include students, which would raise the modal share considerably).

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

Pavements are horrible to cycle on, even where it has been made legal.
you have to crawl along at a fraction of the speed you could be doing
on the road, and have to keep stopping for every junction and even
driveway.

I don't imagine the pedestrians are over pleased either.

It also means that thick-witted morons in motor vehicles have their
prejudices confirmed, and take it as their right to try to force
cyclists off the road. Until drivers are better educated, there
should never be any pavement scheme that does not also include signs
confirming that cyclists are still entitled to use the road.

Do you mean those drivers who have passed a written & practical
examination of their ability to drive? As opposed to those completely
untrained cyclists?

It would make more sense to bring in a byelaw creating presumed
liability on the larger vehicle, which would make the motorists behave
properly, and have a far more encouraging effect on cycling.

I think you will find that centuries of English law have come to an
entirely more sensible conclusion.

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Dave - Cyclists VOR.

On Sun, 15 May 2011 03:26:45 -0700, Simon Mason wrote:

"Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of
Brussels, which sets a goal of having 15 per cent of all journeys done
by bike by 2020"

http://www.scotsman.com/news/Wheels-...low.6765669.jp

This is starting to mirror the situation in many parts of Germany, where
bicycle use is 6 times that of UK on a population basis.
There bicycling on footpaths IS illegal, except where there is a blue
bicycle sign shown. But these signs are extremely common, and usually
point to a painted-off part off the footpath, or different paving (eg
bricks instead of ashphalt) Also Germans are rather good at keeping
order and keeping to their parts of the footpath.



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67.4% of statistics are made up.