1/7 We have serious concerns about this council report for next week’s decision on the #KensingtonHighStreet cycle lanes. Why? Its tone is biased, it has errors, and it considers ‘doing nothing’ a valid option for this dangerous road.
rbkc.gov.uk/committees/Doc…
rbkc.gov.uk/committees/Doc…
2/7 The report is biased *against* the cycle lanes. Eg some public misconceptions (cyclists don’t pay road tax!) are reported without comment, while supportive comments (cycling is better for climate!) are questioned.
(Btw, zero evidence that the cycle lanes caused congestion)
(Btw, zero evidence that the cycle lanes caused congestion)
3/7 Forty-eight organisations who publicly supported the cycle lanes via @betterstreetskc *aren’t named* in the report. Why?
They include NHS Imperial Trust, Royal College of Music and RBKC Youth Council. No one important, then...🙄
They include NHS Imperial Trust, Royal College of Music and RBKC Youth Council. No one important, then...🙄
4/7 Some listed as objectors aren't objectors. Kensington Business Forum was *neutral* and has members who have publicly supported the safe bike lanes, like Waitrose & Peter Jones.
Kensington Society also issued a neutral statement but is listed as being against.
Kensington Society also issued a neutral statement but is listed as being against.
5/7 Three of the four options actually mean ‘do nothing while people continue to be killed and seriously injured on this road’. The right decision is 1) - reinstate the bike lanes - and plan for the long term at the same time.
6/7 For all its flaws, this report shows: 1) the scheme is important for all of London, not just Kensington & Chelsea; 2) it’s desperately needed for safety; 3) there isn’t any evidence-based reason *not* to do it.
7/7 So all eyes on RBKC on 17 March. This is a crucial decision for active travel, safety and the health of Londoners. Including our friend Sofia! 😍
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