London lifts bike revolution: building a bicycle highway [map]

Londoners need bicycles

Although London and Amsterdam are not so "bicycle-friendly", the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) estimates that there are 550,000 people riding bicycles every day. And, every year on September 20th is The Mayor of London's Skyride, where bicycle enthusiasts, environmentalists and adults and children who love outdoor sports can ride freely on the road in the city center. However, motor vehicles with large-scale fumes have been pushed out of the roads in the city center. In fact, Londoners may have more enthusiasm for cycling than other cities, not less.

In order to reduce environmental pollution and traffic congestion, many British cities have urged people to cycle to work. Bristol, in south-west England, is Britain’s first “Bicycle City”. Its specific approach is to set up multiple bicycle rental points on the road from the outskirts of the city to the city center so that more people can ride into the city. There are shower rooms and locker rooms near some of the car rental points so that people can easily Before and after the bike change head. In the UK, not to mention the number of bicycles hanging on the top or rear of a family car, it is very common for people to bring bicycles to take the subway and take trains. Even the airlines have specifically stipulated that it is convenient for bicycle air transportation. . In many places, there are bicycle lanes. Although it is only one foot wide, it will be punished if the lane is invaded.

ZF UK also plans to invest 94 million pounds to promote the use of bicycles to 2.5 million people. It has also decided to invest 30 million pounds in the next three years to train 100,000 children in cycling skills and expand the bicycle paths leading to primary and secondary schools. Currently, the 1/5 of the wealthiest population in the United Kingdom rides bicycles each year, which is five times the poorest one-fifth of the population. In other words, the more wealthy people are, the more bicycles they have.

This is the background of the "bicycle revolution" of London Mayor Charles Johnson. The revolutionary plan began to be brewed for a long time. It fermented two years ago. In 2008 and 2009, Burroughs Johnson proposed and supplemented his plans. This is a flagship program that involves many aspects, including the opening of the Barclay Bike Freeway, bicycle rental programs, bicycle training, additional parking spots (which will add 66,000 bicycle parking points by 2012), and the formation of a new bicycle police department. The safety of the cyclist, as well as a series of sports and activities that promote the image of the bicycle as a means of transportation.

Johnson said: "Obviously, one of our goals is to ensure that when people from all over the world come to London (to watch the Olympic Games) in 2012, they can ride to the major stadiums."

Buckley Bike Highway

The crowded A24 in London does not look like a place where the revolution took place. However, right there, there was a new 1.5-meter-wide blue road that had just opened in July. The "CS7" logo was painted on the road with white paint, which stretched 8.5 miles south of London to the city center. This is one of the two “bicycle highways” that have just been opened: from Merton to London, via A24 and A3. The other is from Baggin District to Tower Gateway, via A13 and Cable Street. Now, every day, about 5,000 bicycle knights pass through any one of these two roads. The goal of the London Transport Commission is to increase the number of bicycles to 27,000 per day by 2013; by 2025 there will be a four-fold increase in the number of riders compared to 2000.

These two experimental roads are the first of the planned 12 bicycle highways. The purpose is to make bikes faster and safer, and to make it easier for Londoners to go cycling. The name of these highways is the "Buckley Bicycle Highway." Their purpose is: to improve the cycling environment of people using bicycles as a way of traveling; to encourage people who are not keen to ride a bike to start new modes of transportation, by the way to maintain their shape; to help reduce traffic congestion; reduce carbon emissions.

The two roads are made of easily recognizable light blue. Each road is at least 1.5 meters wide. Apart from the road itself, there are a series of supporting settings, including: setting 37 bicycle safety goggles at the intersection, when the driver of the large vehicle is ready to be left During the turn, there is a better view of the cyclist; along the two roads, 84 new advanced parking lines are introduced at the intersection, and the parking line is at least 5 meters deep, waiting for the cyclist to wait. Lights provide space; readjust traffic and bus lanes, creating more space for bike travelers on busy highways. In addition, new signs, signposts, and information about travel times and connecting other roads were produced.

On this day, Lisa Houston, the London citizen, placed her one-year-old son in a child seat, carried him to a nursery and took a bicycle highway. She thinks this is great. "Cars should start to pay attention to people who ride bicycles and not ignore us." She compares London and other European capital cities: London still can't compare with "bicycle paradise" like Berlin or Amsterdam, but "compared with" The disaster-like Paris is much better.

Bicycle rental plan

On July 30, the Mayor of London, Cycling, appeared in a bicycle parking spot not far from London's iconic London Eye. He officially announced the launch of a new bicycle rental program. He said that this will be a new form of public transport.

The new bike rental plan is conducted in the form of members at the beginning. Londoners participating in the new leasing program must first register on the TfL website and pay £3 (approximately RMB 30) to purchase a bike “electronic lock”, and then choose to become 24 hours, 7 days, or according to their own needs. For 1 year membership, the membership fee is £1, £5 and £45. Each time the user uses the bicycle for the first half hour free of charge, the bill will be charged after half an hour, a one-hour continuous ride costs 1 pound, an hour and a half charges 4 pounds, two hours 6 pounds, and so on. Initially, 315 sites in more than 10 London locations will provide 5,000 bicycles for rent. At present, more than 12,000 people have registered as members. The mayor personally wrote an account: Cycling in London can be free for a whole day, because in London (central district) most of the trips are within half an hour.

Some of the members commented: "The bikes may be a bit slow to ride. However, it is very suitable for the streets of London. It is very durable." After the plan is fully rolled out, the central London area will increase the number of bicycles by 40,000 per day.

From the end of August onwards, non-member users, such as tourists visiting London, can also rent bicycles to explore London, using only credit cards. However, one point to remind everyone is that any damage or non-return of bicycles within 24 hours will result in a fine of approximately £300.

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