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Hong Kong Phooey |
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Posted: 11:54 - 29 Apr 2022 Post subject: Bus lane petition |
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/614294
Sign up, or don't.
Probably wouldn't save me any time, but as an insurance policy if I ever strayed into one by mistake, its a no brainer. ____________________
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I was the 901st to sign even though I am in Scotland and they restricted it to England. Always happy to help you Southerners out though ____________________ PRESENT: 2018 BMW S1000XR SE Sport.
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Posted: 22:02 - 29 Apr 2022 Post subject: |
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Signed.
Heading into town 95% of the bus lanes allow motorcycles (thanks, TFL) except Lambeth where a few hundred yards here and there do not... on the same fricking road!
Lambeth Council's line is that somehow the laws of the universe are slightly different on the patch of tarmac they're in charge of ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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1681 ____________________ Current Bikes: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 1200, 2008 Suzuki SV650N.
Previous Bikes: Yamaha FS1E, Mobylette Moped Thingy, Suzuki GS125, Kawasaki Zephyr 550, Kawasaki Zephyr 750, Kawasaki ER500, Suzuki Bandit 600, Honda CBR600F, Triumph Street Triple 675, Suzuki V Strom 650. |
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1818 ____________________ Not nearly as interesting in real life. |
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1920.. ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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gbrand42 Could Be A Chat Bot
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1987
The wife always says I am so 1980's - turns out she was right all along.
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gbrand42 wrote: |
Off for a can of Quatro and a tug thinking of Maria Whittaker |
Good lad, Shandy Bass & Linda Lusardi for me. ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
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Up to 3547 now
Most of the bus lanes near me, and on my route into London already allow bikes, but there are a few odd exceptions.
Like the road South from Euston, past Holborn down to Aldwych. That bus lane is taxis and bicycles only.... oh and buses... Why no bikes? ____________________ 2007 CBF1000-ABS - Commuter heaven | 1994 CBR600FR - Awaiting defibrillation |
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Hong Kong Phooey World Chat Champion
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Well it's gone over the 10,000 signatures mark, so by their own rules a response (below) has been made by the DfT. I doubt that getting 100,000 signatures, and the subsequently triggered 'debate' in parliament would achieve anything more than the 'local rules for local people' lip service already given.
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The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Require local authorities in England to permit motorcycles in bus lanes”.
Government responded:
The Department already prescribes traffic signs that enable local authorities to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes during their hours of operation. Whether to do so is a decision for them.
The Department recognises that motorcycling has become increasingly popular, but it should be acknowledged however that not all bus lanes are suitable for motorcycle access. It is entirely a matter for each traffic authority to decide if this appropriate.
In doing so, they have to bear in mind the needs of other road users. In the national bus strategy Bus Back Better, the Government set out its strategy for improving bus services, which includes an expectation on authorities to provide more and better bus priority, including bus lanes. ‘Gear Change: A bold vision for cycling and walking’ is clear that providing more and better cycling facilities, including joint bus and cycle corridors, is key to delivering the ambition for 50% of short urban journeys to be walked or cycled. The focus on improving active travel and public transport will help deliver many benefits, including contributing to better public health, decarbonisation of transport, reduced congestion and better air quality.
To help local authorities, the Department has published the Traffic Advisory Leaflet (TAL) 2/07: ‘The use of bus lanes by motorcycles’. Guidance on signing is also provided in Chapter 3 of the Traffic Signs Manual, available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
Anyone that would like to request motorcycle use in bus lanes in England should approach their local traffic authority. TAL 2/07 can be viewed at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-advisory-leaflets-1989-to-2009.
All traffic signs and road markings placed on a public highway must be either prescribed in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, as amended, (TSRGD) or authorised by the Secretary of State. Since 2011, TSRGD has prescribed signs that permit motorcycle users to use bus lanes. TSRGD can be viewed at: www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/contents/made.
Traffic authorities have a statutory responsibility to provide traffic management schemes for their roads (under section 122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) therefore they are free to make their own decisions about the streets under their care, provided they take account of the relevant legislation. It is entirely a matter for individual authorities to decide on the nature and scope of policies and to balance the needs of residents, emergency services, local businesses and those who work in and visit the areas.
Department for Transport ____________________
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tl;dr You'll have to hassle them on a council by council basis Great, except I don't pay council tax in Lambeth so why would they give to shits about my opinion? ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 299 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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