| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Reply | |
| Posted by: | David Lesniak | |
| Date/Time: | 17/08/25 08:41:00 |
| One of the things that makes me chuckle (for the wrong reasons) is the number of times over the years we've heard the argument "but they will cycle." When Chiswick Cinema was first arriving it was a parking issue with nearby residents. And they were told "but they will cycle" with cycling PSAs supposedly appearing on movie screens. When LBH/TfL removed parking for the cycle lane and people from all sectors were concerned about parking being removed we were told "but they will cycle." Ditto when the markets arrived and removed a swath of parking on Sundays not only for their stalls but for their traders we were told "but they will cycle." Personally I find that ironic because it's a "parking is okay for us, just not for you scenario" as is the council subsidizing parking for market traders but not subsidizing it for permanent traders. Dominos uses street space for free (they're worth billions), permanent traders can buy a yearly permit for upwards of £800 and then market traders pay a mere pittance. All for access to the same council amenity. But I digress. Back on point, now people won't cycle. Because they can't. To your point about the Ealing border, I've seen pictures of Lime bikes blocking in cars and access to homes in that neck of the woods. Likely exacerbated by the festivals at Gunnersbury which no doubt attract a demographic more likely to cycle than most. What daft thinking to remove Lime bikes from peak event season and remove access to a venue you yourselves opened to generate revenue. I can't wait until school starts up again and families who have no clue about this change will suddenly have those issues to face. How would I student cycle to Barnes? You can't even cycle to Latymer. And there are plenty of Arts Ed kids who use the Lyric for classes. I still maintain this development is largely because those in charge cannot perform to task. As usage evolves, Hammersmith council responds accordingly and in a timely manner. They don't throw their toys out of the pram and stomp their feet and ask for democracy to stop. Yes, Katherine Dunne, I'm speaking about your repeated attempts to silence feedback. I'm also speaking of what I believe is your ineptitude to rise to the occasion. You are clearly out of your league and you just demonstrated that. As did the rest of the council for letting you do so. |