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headlamp
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 Posted: 12:06 - 20 Oct 2006  Post subject: Letter to the Mayor - Motorbikes in Bus Lanes |
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Motorbikes in Bus Lanes
Dear Mayor,
In September 2002 TfL conducted an experimentation in four areas that allowed PTW's to use bus lanes. Following a report in November 2004 it was concluded that the experiment would continue for a further 18 months before reaching a decision with regards to the effect of the scheme, and potentially 'roll out' the scheme across the whole of TfL's area. As the 18 months is 'up', there has been no report published or any decision from either your office or TfL.
As a regular user of a motorbike and London resident I am now hoping that your office can pass the necessary legislation to allow PTW's to use all bus lanes in the London area. Clearly the advantages are that it would encourage more drivers to consider using this mode of transport, reducing traffic, congestion on public transport and allow individuals greater mobility in and around London.
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Yours sincerely
Head Lamp
- There's been absolutely nothing about this in the press or anywhere else so I thought I'd resurrect this little hobby horse of mine!!  When I get the reply (in about two or three weeks time, I'll post it up)
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=45973&highlight=mayor
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Syx
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Posted: 12:11 - 20 Oct 2006  Post subject: |
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Some bus lanes by my fiancée's house permit PTWs, which is great for when there's lots of traffic!  |
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| Posted: 12:12 - 20 Oct 2006 Post subject: |
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did you read this?
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steveh
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| Posted: 12:22 - 20 Oct 2006 Post subject: |
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you singed it "headlamp"  surely you real name would of been more effective. 
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headlamp
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| Posted: 12:24 - 20 Oct 2006 Post subject: |
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Yes - my point to him is that unless you are aware of the Motorcycle Working Group in TfL, then you are not going to know what's going on...clearly the procrastination is political - they don't want to upset the pedal pusher lobby who are opposed to this....however I have not seen any figures that would suggest the cyclists should be against it (i.e. siginificantly more accidents involving cyclists & motorbikes in bus lanes). Personally I think the lycra louts are opposed as it will show them up for their appalling behaviour on the road - jumping red lights going on the pavements etc...
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| Posted: 12:26 - 20 Oct 2006 Post subject: |
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ah.
havent myself as i dont feel it affects me but thought it might be relevent to you if you hadnt 
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| Posted: 12:34 - 20 Oct 2006 Post subject: |
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may be a really dumb question but i dont know what PTW means?
Hey ask a question look stupid for 10 seconds, dont ask it be stupid for the rest of your life 
Well thats my excuse for asking a dumb question
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