Entirely unashamed anti car propaganda, and the more the better.

[Bahnhof Strasse]

I think it's the only way forward. Seeing as we have already established speed bumps are badly designed and cause all cars smaller than a Chelsea tractor to slow down to a crawl for each one and accelerate again, creating extra pollution and noise, I think the smallest sensible size for cities nowadays for both safety and public health reasons is a Range Rover-type vehicle. No need to slow down for bumps + extra protection from idiots

It's basic common sense. This may as well be a good point for a passing mod to lock the thread now.

 

[cupid_stunt]

Here we can see how long the approaching car is visible for - and this is without turning the head to look out of the right window.
IMO there's enough space to stop in time (~6m needed to stop, at 20mph)

Stopping distance at 20 mph is not 6m, it's thinking 6m+ braking distance 6m = 12m.

Know your stopping distances | AA

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[mojo pixy]

Stopping distance at 20 mph is not 6m, it's thinking 6m+ braking distance 6m = 12m.

Know your stopping distances | AA

Learn about stopping distance, thinking distance, braking distance and the factors that influence them. Know your stopping distances.

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If the human head were immovable and the human field of view were as narrow as a dashcam's FoV, I agree another 6m noticing/thinking time would be needed from the point in the screenshot. I want to factor in the time between the camera picking up the vehicle approaching at speed from the right, and when the driver could/should have first seen it, IMO before that.

 

[mauvais]

If the human head were immovable and the human field of view were as narrow as a dashcam's FoV, I agree another 6m noticing/thinking time would be needed from the point in the screenshot. I want to factor in the time between the camera picking up the vehicle approaching at speed from the right, and when the driver could/should have first seen it, IMO before that.

As I mentioned this is complicated because the A-pillar of the car obscures visibility at a certain angle. As nerdy as I am, I can't be bothered to figure out how much it likely applies here.

There's also sound to be reckoned with.

 

[platinumsage]

Also need to consider the reflection of the car's daytime running lights in the gloss paint on the side of the green telecoms box. Could easily have stopped based on that before the car came into view.

 

[Saul Goodman]

We can't hear it but the shouty woman was listening to Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name. It was an accident waiting to happen. One driver full of rage and the other one off his tits on James Blunt.
Choose your music wisely, or turn it off. Personally, I never have the radio turned on unless I'm on the motorway. Its too much of a distraction.

 

[David Clapson]

Last year Lambeth Council hired Pedal Me to deliver 10,000 care packages. Someone submitted a FOI request querying the contract. It turns out that Pedal Me were cheaper and faster than companies which use vans. Ten vans would have been needed for the contract. About 5,000kg of CO2 were saved, or about 100 tree seedlings grown for 10 years. Faster, cheaper, cleaner – so that’s why Lambeth chose Pedal Me e-cargo bikes to distribute care packages

 

[T & P]

Here teuchter , something that will warm your heart... No need to thank me

 

[teuchter]

Good work by the passing teenager - just a car getting smashed up by a collapsing building, yeah whatever, carry on walking.

 

[teuchter]

 

[Spymaster]

If the cars were going faster they'd have been out of the way quicker.

 

[cupid_stunt]

Nice car drivers slowed or stopped to let them cross, result.

 

[Leafster]

Nice car drivers slowed or stopped to let them cross, result.

I didn't see any of the cyclists stop though.

 

[teuchter]

Nice car drivers slowed or stopped to let them cross, result.

Yes, looks like approximately 1 in 50 car drivers is not a thoughtless monster who thinks getting to the drive-through McDonalds is more important than animal welfare. Lucky one of them came by eventually.

 

[Spymaster]

Yes, looks like approximately 1 in 50 car drivers is not a thoughtless monster who thinks getting to the drive-through McDonalds is more important than animal welfare. Lucky one of them came by eventually.

McDonalds Richmond doesn't have a drive-through.

 

[sleaterkinney]

Last year Lambeth Council hired Pedal Me to deliver 10,000 care packages. Someone submitted a FOI request querying the contract. It turns out that Pedal Me were cheaper and faster than companies which use vans. Ten vans would have been needed for the contract. About 5,000kg of CO2 were saved, or about 100 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.

Imagine trying to find fault with bikes delivering food packages.

 

[Spymaster]

I didn't see any of the cyclists stop though.

Indeed. If you look closely, two of the cyclists try to kick the deer as they charge past.

 

[Spymaster]

As a result, the Royal Parks Commission very sensibly banned cyclists from Richmond Park.

 

[Saul Goodman]

That's ace... Its like real life 3D Frogger.

 

[teuchter]

McDonalds Richmond doesn't have a drive-through.

Wouldn't be surprised if they were driving from Hampstead or somewhere to Croydon. Less effort than walking 2 minutes to a nearby McDonalds where they would have to mix with 'common people'.

 

[Saul Goodman]

As a result, the Royal Parks Commission very sensibly banned cyclists from Richmond Park.

I see they haven't banned cars. Strange isn't it. It's almost as if cyclists are cunts and nobody likes them

 

[MickiQ]

Why is this a bad thing? If the deer weren't scared of cars, they'd get run over and be dead wouldn't they? I dare say that deer are also scared of wolves and bears as well which no-one seems to comment on.

 

[T & P]

Wow...

Poor obedience with regards to Park bylaws was also a cited issue: ‘Sports cyclists were gauged as reaching up to 34mph on several occasions.’ Richmond Park has a speed limit for bicycles of 20mph, and cyclists have historically been fined for being recorded over this limit.

One thing is certain: now that so many local authorities have decided that the maximum safe speed in urban areas is 20 mph, that speed limit should start to apply to cyclists as well in all such areas, not just those governed by local by-laws like Richmond Park.

 

[maomao]

Wow...



One thing is certain: now that so many local authorities have decided that the maximum safe speed in urban areas is 20 mph, that speed limit should start to apply to cyclists as well in all such areas, not just those governed by local by-laws like Richmond Park.

God this thread has just turned into an endless parade of fucking knob ends hasn't it. I'm going to go key some fucking cars to get over it. Might take a couple of potatoes and stick them in exhaust pipes.

 

[Spymaster]

Good to see Windsor and Maidenhead taking the cycling menace seriously and banning them from High Streets.

The £100 fine is far too low though.

Obvs.

 

[Elpenor]

Zebras wouldn’t have had such a problem, they’ve even got their own crossing

 

[Spymaster]

Might take a couple of potatoes and stick them in exhaust pipes.

Fuck all happens usually. They just get blown out.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Good to see Windsor and Maidenhead taking the cycling menace seriously and banning them from High Streets.

The £100 fine is far too low though.

Obvs.

Cllr John Baldwin (Lib Dem) added he was concerned about the ‘choking points’ in Maidenhead as some parts of King Street would require cyclists to mount and dismount again.

He said: “I’m just concerned we’re going to have a bunch of guys standing at that choke point and handing out tickets like they’re going out of fashion."

Imagine that, having to obey the rules! Poor cyclists!

 

[sleaterkinney]

I see they haven't banned cars. Strange isn't it. It's almost as if cyclists are cunts and nobody likes them

They did, but that angered motorists, Why else would they have bought that big SUV if not to see some wildlife?

 

[Saul Goodman]

They did, but that angered motorists, Why else would they have bought that big SUV if not to see some wildlife?

Protection against speeding cyclists?