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NOTES OF HFCYCLISTS MEETING Held on Tuesday 7 May at 7.30pm PRESENT: APOLOGIES: 1] HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE In John's opinion the drawings show cycle logos poorly placed, being after the places where cyclists might merge with other traffic, and some placed in the gutter. This gives exactly the wrong impression to cyclists and motorists alike. The concept of this plan is that cyclists should not be overtaken where a narrow lane is marked and this should be made clear. We have made as many representations as possible. Let us see what ends up on the ground. It would also be good to have a 20mph speed limit on the bridge as part of the package. At the Tunnel meeting last week John spoke to a couple of Councillors and asked them to help press for this. LEAFLETS / PUBLICITY We should also explore promoting ourselves more through twitter and facebook etc. TUNNEL VISION Although the plans look idyllic, and show open space free from traffic, like the A4 from Hammersmith, or imply paved space for buses only with people wandering nonchalantly across the space, there is not much indication of where the traffic will go. There is an indication of a roundabout at the corner of Butterwick and Hammersmith rd, by the present ground level bus station. John thought that there would have to be a drastic cut back on the use of cars for local journeys for it to make any sense. Travelling to Heathrow for example will take much longer by car if King street is congested or pedestrianised. John has written a letter to the Chronicle, which may or may not get printed. Alex pointed out that coaches that presently use the bus station to connect to the West will have a problem. POTHOLES Susie and John will fix up a date to go for a ride along there, and invite others and see what we can document. OTHER THINGS CONCERNING LBHF. Andrew Gilligan has indicated that future Cycling Superhighways will be reviewed with a view to higher quality, but what will that mean if the budget is fixed. BIG BEN RIDE There are 16 places in total. Preference will be given to people who have been actively involved in our group. I will send out a further email in a few days time asking for the details of those who signed up at the meeting and asking for the details for other people who have been actively involved who wish to join us. WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE Brighton Sunday 9 June BIKE WEEK 15 -23 June 2013
PREPARING OUR ANNUAL ACCOUNTS EXPENSES 9] DATE OF AGM - CHANGE OF
DATE This is a change from the Thursday we previously said as that date clashes with the date of the Hammersmith Society AGM. John Griffiths [chair / co-ordinator] |
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