TOWER HAMLETS WHEELERS
Monthly Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, 13 June 2012 7.30pm
Held at St Margaret's House, 21 Old Ford Road.

PRESENT: Owen (Secretary), Keith (Events), Rob (Newsletter), Gerry (Campaigns)
         Bob, Alex, Mustafa (LCC)

APOLOGIES: David T (Co-ordinator), Caroline (Rides), Dave A (Treasurer), Richard

CHAIR: Owen
MINUTES: Owen


1. Workshop

Next one this Saturday, 16th.  Rob to bring tools etc.



2. Bow roundabout developments

New "Early Start" scheme now operational at Bow roundabout.

LCC weren't able to support this scheme.  THW also not in support of it as it also does not cater for pedestrian's needs.

TfL currently tinkering with the setup of the scheme.  Post-Olympics they plan to install the same scheme on the westbound route.

How do we respond to TfL with our concerns?

ACTION: Position statement.
ACTION: Write to LBTH Mayor, LBTH & LBN councillors, MPs, GLA etc. about the issue.
ACTION: Organise a site visit with TfL.  



3. Bike Week

Sat, 16 Workshop

Sun, 17 Quirky Ride [Alex]

Tue, 19 Breakfast [Keith]
- Owen to call Alix about a cargo bike.
- Rob/Owen to deal with tables/chairs, leaflets etc.
- Keith to put up bike breakfast poster, Owen to send to Keith.
- Keith will get the usual bakery goods, Aneeta & Owen to get the rest of the food.

Tue, 19 LBTH event at Bonner Hall gate, Vicky Park

Thu, 21 Feeder ride to Waltham Forest's "Cyclists Tea" [Gerry]
Thu, 21 LBTH event at Whitechapel Rd/Vallance Rd junction

Fri, 22 Glamour Ride
- Owen to sort with Alix again about cargo bike
- Owen/Rob to sort out equipment
- Owen to sort out booze and snacks



4. Events

8 July, Arnold Circus
- Sat, 7th afternoon, workshop at Arnold Circus, Keith will get help.
- Sun, 8th 1-6pm.  Marshals etc. needed for ride.

ACTION: Owen to put on website
ACTION: Keith to continue organising


also 8 July, Friends of Mile End Park fete.  See if there are enough volunteers to cover this as well as Arnold Circus.



5. Greenwich Foot tunnel

Alex reports that it is getting pretty bad now with cyclists riding through the tunnel as there are no lift operators.  Suggest first step to involve Greenwich Cyclists and go from there.

ACTION: Discuss fully next meeting.




Meeting ended at 9.20pm