Two pieces of news should bring cheer to Havering Cyclists this week:
Firstly, Havering Council has at last approved its ACTIVE TRAVEL STRATEGY which should move us forwards in terms of safe cycling provision.
It has been a long road but we’re pleased to note that the borough’s listed priorities starts with the statement:
“Better connect our cycle network through a combination of new protected cycle
tracks, quiet way cycle routes, and improved crossings, particularly across arterial
roads and into Romford town centre.”
Which is nice.
Secondly, we see the launch of version 2 of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
LCC has spent years campaigning for more road danger reduction action from the Mayor, TfL and the Met Police.
It is hugely welcome that the current Mayor, Sadiq Khan continues to make road danger a real issue for action and scrutiny. And it’s hugely welcome TfL and the Met clearly are listening to LCC campaigning – in this Action Plan 2 on cycle tracks and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), on speed assist and driver training for working drivers, on illegally modified ebikes and gig economy riders, on the need to reduce private motor traffic, helmetcam reporting and much more…
Read more HERE.
We live in hope.