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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 18, 2024 21:47:41 GMT
You can promote cycling just as it is being promoted now, however London is London and the weather is terrible most of the time. The minute it starts raining you're now going to overload the road network as nobody is realistically going to cycle in that sort of weather. Most people don't cycle in the winter months either, having a free flowing road is a year round benefit as opposed to benefitting a few people in summer months when the weather is nice, as it rains then too. This is probably what's causing a lot of the issues, cycle infrastructure is being invested in but people aren't very interested in cycling unless it suits them specifically. Imagine walking. You wouldn't necessarily plan a nice leisurely walk during some showers or some wintry weather, but if you are out or need to get to Point B you can put on a waterproof and make your journey with not much fuss. There's no reason cycling would be any different and indeed we don't see evidence of massive peaks and troughs in demand that correspond with weather patterns. But you can jump on a bus and avoid a downpour, cannot take your bike on the bus unless it is a foldable |
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Post by lj61nwc on Nov 18, 2024 22:11:59 GMT
You can promote cycling just as it is being promoted now, however London is London and the weather is terrible most of the time. The minute it starts raining you're now going to overload the road network as nobody is realistically going to cycle in that sort of weather. Most people don't cycle in the winter months either, having a free flowing road is a year round benefit as opposed to benefitting a few people in summer months when the weather is nice, as it rains then too. This is probably what's causing a lot of the issues, cycle infrastructure is being invested in but people aren't very interested in cycling unless it suits them specifically. Imagine walking. You wouldn't necessarily plan a nice leisurely walk during some showers or some wintry weather, but if you are out or need to get to Point B you can put on a waterproof and make your journey with not much fuss. There's no reason cycling would be any different and indeed we don't see evidence of massive peaks and troughs in demand that correspond with weather patterns. Have you tried cycling in the rain? It's much worse than simply walking in a shower, especially if you're going against the direction of the rainfall. |
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Post by WH241 on Nov 18, 2024 22:48:19 GMT
Not being funny but what is the point in post this here when there is a dedicated tender thread for the results. Maybe they haven't seen the tender thread, why not point them in the right direction instead of being rude  I was not being rude! You only replied to have a pop at me as per usual! I know the game you are playing 🙄 o and I see the other person being a pest with his passive like to your post. |
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Post by LK65EBO on Nov 18, 2024 23:12:41 GMT
Maybe they haven't seen the tender thread, why not point them in the right direction instead of being rude I was not being rude! You only replied to have a pop at me as per usual! I know the game you are playing 🙄 o and I see the other person being a pest with his passive like to your post. Interestingly, another person has posted the results in the operator threads and yet there has been no repsonse from you... |
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Post by COBO on Nov 18, 2024 23:32:03 GMT
Todays tender results Metroline have retained route 46 using 17 existing electric single deck vehicles Stagecoach have retained route D8 using 7 brand new electric double deckers London sovereign have retained route N5 using existing hybrid double deck vehicles Metroline have retained route N20 using existing routemasters Stagecoach have retained route N550 using existing hybrid double deck Stagecoach have retained route N551 using existing hybrid double deck Night routes that have been retained will use the vehicles from the day time routes Here’s the the tender results area: tangytango.proboards.com/board/31/tender-updateHere’s the thread with the latest tender’s results: tangytango.proboards.com/thread/13210/tender-results-18-november-2024 |
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Post by SILENCED on Nov 18, 2024 23:34:13 GMT
I was not being rude! You only replied to have a pop at me as per usual! I know the game you are playing 🙄 o and I see the other person being a pest with his passive like to your post. Interestingly, another person has posted the results in the operator threads and yet there has been no repsonse from you... But in this thread ... agree that it is totally not required ... Luckily I never got to see the original post |
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