We had a quick look in the Vision for Cycling in London to see what's in it for east London. Published in early March the Mayor of London's document is described by LCC as, "one of the most ambitious plans to promote cycling ever produced by a major UK political leader".
This letter was originally published in a personal capacity in the 2nd December 2011 edition of Local Transport Today (subscription required), a fortnightly transport planning magazine.
Firstly, I would like to thank everybody involved in organising and spreading the word about the Candlelit Vigil at Bow Roundabout, I saw a lot of planning and organisation at very short notice, and with care and sensitivity.
Secondly, thanks everyone who attended, and those who spoke, and pledged their support in whatever way, in making sure this never happens again. In my mind, it was a very moving and necessary thing to do.
The cycling and local community came together at Bow roundabout for a poignant candlelit vigil in the presence of the family and friends of the two cyclists who recently lost their lives there.
Local cycling groups Tower Hamlets Wheelers and Newham Cyclists are holding a candlelit vigil on Friday, 18th November from 6.00-7.00pm at Bow roundabout to pay our respects to the two cyclists who have died there in th
After two fatal crashes in three weeks at Bow roundabout the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) is calling for all who find the current layout unacceptable to write to the Mayor of London telling him "Bow roundabout needs to be redesigned to make it safe for cyclists".
Today we had a visit from Jenny Jones, Green Party member at the London Assembly. She is currently visiting local LCC groups to see what concerns and ideas they have.
Our annual cycle count taken during breakfast on Narrow Street would seem to show numbers using this route have pretty much levelled off since the step change from 2008-2009BBP (BBP: before blue paint) where 50%+ increases were seen.
The cycling and local community came together at Bow roundabout for a poignant candlelit vigil in the presence of the family and friends of the two cyclists who recently lost their lives there.
