| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Ideas so far | |
| Posted by: | Michael Robinson | |
| Date/Time: | 06/06/19 11:32:00 |
| Sorry Paul, it may be an idea to actually read TfL's strategy documents on cycling rather than inventing what you think it is. TfL have never factored modal shift into any of their strategy or plans. They don't assume it in their traffic modelling predictions. They don't incorporate it in their pollution modelling predictions. It wasn't part of the original investment case for cycling infrastructure. Indeed, TfL could be criticised for NOT considering modal shift. The focus on commuting is also a red herring. The key reason for properly segregated infrastructure was safety as people were being regularly killed on the "paint" versions of the routes. Commuting only represents 28% of current cycle trips in London and only 17% of trips of up to 20 minutes that could be cycled, but currently aren't. The majority of trips are for going to school, shopping and leisure. By "leisure" this means going to places like cafes, sports centres or the cinema I'm not an economist but over demand for a resource usually indicates the resource is too cheap. So one way to address scarce road space is road pricing, so every journey by private car or commercial vehicles can be charged based upon the type of vehicle, time of day, route and other factors. There are some interesting proposals out there and I think it is inevitable however it remains to be seen if Sadiq Khan will include it as part of his manifesto for the next mayoral elections. https://www.centreforlondon.org/publication/road-user-charging/ |