On Sat, 6 Jun 2009, E.L. O'Hesra wrote:

Colin McKenzie wrote:
On Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:52:10 +0100, spindrift

Many of the existing cycle network routes follow residential streets
and, in the outer boroughs, bridleways / footpaths. In many ways I'm
surprised to see the proposed routes following major roads and
keeping well clear of the quieter and safer options,

One of the better aspects (or maybe the only good aspect) of the
Superhighway proposal is that it uses direct routes. If you're
commuting, you want a direct, uninterrupted route. With few exceptions,
back-street routes are too indirect and slow. There are of course some
direct off-road routes (e.g. the towpath) but their capacity for
high-speed cycling is low.

Cycling and high streets don't mix IMO, because of the behaviour of parking
cars and people climbing in and out of them.

So what you mean is that cycling and parking don't mix, then?

tom

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