Originally Posted by
gerv
Wow... this is a great video.
I'm in a rush this morning so only saw first 10 minutes. But very intrigued by the London borough of Hackney, with an 8% modal share (cars have only 19%)... a phenomenon that really only took off in the last few years.
Notice how Hackney has a series of "activist" bicycle groups working closely with the city council. Also.. of course... some of the programs. Free cycle training for residents.
If you are an "activist" in your town, there are probably a few lessons for you here to help increase bicycle modal share.
Be sure to watch the rest of it when you have time.
I like the idea of the 20 mph speed limit that Hackney is imposing on motorists.
At 25:23 the designer of the
Amsterdamize web site states that, 'The worst way that you can promote cycling...is by saying it's green'. That's a disturbing comment, especially when one reads stories like
this one, but I'm beginning to believe it's true. Almost the only time the environment is mentioned on this site anymore is when someone brings it up to make clear they are definitely
not cycling because they're concerned about climate change. How strange! I guess being green isn't hip.