Greenwich foot tunnel

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

"John Benn" wrote in message ...

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?
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To be clear, the signs indicated that cycling was not allowed in the tunnel.
It's a pedestrian-only tunnel.

On Sun, 2 Sep 2012 12:13:11 +0100, "John Benn"
wrote:

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

It is now. Barriers have been erected to deter the dangerous practice
of cycling.

Anyway, all someone has to do is fart inside the tunnel and it gets
closed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19371638

I bet a motorist was the culprit.

However, this report suggests a paramedic ignored the 'no cycling'
restrictions.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...l-8080979.html

On 02/09/2012 12:30, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Sun, 2 Sep 2012 12:13:11 +0100, "John Benn"
wrote:

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are
signs posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this
observed in practice?

It is now. Barriers have been erected to deter the dangerous
practice of cycling.

Quite right. Bicyclists are a silent menace.

Anyway, all someone has to do is fart inside the tunnel and it gets
closed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19371638

I'd guess more than a fart, the don't send the HART team out unless they
have to.

I bet a motorist was the culprit.

Imagine the stench if sweaty cyclists were allowed in.

However, this report suggests a paramedic ignored the 'no cycling'
restrictions.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...l-8080979.html

A bit like ambulances being allowed to legally jump lights.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton, of Lancaster
University, wrote in an interim assessment of the Understanding Walking
and Cycling study. "For them, cycling is a bit embarrassing, they fail
to see its purpose, and have no interest in integrating it into their
lives, certainly on a regular basis."

"John Benn" wrote

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

Last time I walked along it (without bicycle) I noticed there is cctv all
along it and any hint of taking the feet off the ground appears to set off
klaxons and cause bulkheads to drop.

On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 00:30:46 +0100, "DavidR" wrote:

"John Benn" wrote

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

Last time I walked along it (without bicycle) I noticed there is cctv all
along it and any hint of taking the feet off the ground appears to set off
klaxons and cause bulkheads to drop.

They do have the facility to remotely close off the lifts to cyclists
in the event of an errant ride between barriers.

Personally, I feel that making a cyclist carry their bike up a 100
step spiral staircase is a reasonable and proportionate punishment for
the crime of cycling through the tunnel, albeit summary justice.

On 03/09/2012 06:47, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 00:30:46 +0100, "DavidR" wrote:

"John Benn" wrote

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

Last time I walked along it (without bicycle) I noticed there is cctv all
along it and any hint of taking the feet off the ground appears to set off
klaxons and cause bulkheads to drop.

They do have the facility to remotely close off the lifts to cyclists
in the event of an errant ride between barriers.

Personally, I feel that making a cyclist carry their bike up a 100
step spiral staircase is a reasonable and proportionate punishment for
the crime of cycling through the tunnel, albeit summary justice.

At last you are thinking straight. My work here is obviously achieving
something.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton, of Lancaster
University, wrote in an interim assessment of the Understanding Walking
and Cycling study. "For them, cycling is a bit embarrassing, they fail
to see its purpose, and have no interest in integrating it into their
lives, certainly on a regular basis."

On 03/09/2012 06:47, Bertie Wooster wrote:

"DavidR" wrote:
"John Benn" wrote

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

Last time I walked along it (without bicycle) I noticed there is cctv all
along it and any hint of taking the feet off the ground appears to set off
klaxons and cause bulkheads to drop.

They do have the facility to remotely close off the lifts to cyclists
in the event of an errant ride between barriers.

Personally, I feel that making a cyclist carry their bike up a 100
step spiral staircase is a reasonable and proportionate punishment for
the crime of cycling through the tunnel, albeit summary justice.

It is certainly not a sufficient penalty for selfishly and wilfully causing
danger and distress to vulnerable people unable to avoid the threat because
trapped in a confined space.

On Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:16:50 +0100, JNugent
wrote:

On 03/09/2012 06:47, Bertie Wooster wrote:

"DavidR" wrote:
"John Benn" wrote

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are signs
posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this observed in
practice?

Last time I walked along it (without bicycle) I noticed there is cctv all
along it and any hint of taking the feet off the ground appears to set off
klaxons and cause bulkheads to drop.

They do have the facility to remotely close off the lifts to cyclists
in the event of an errant ride between barriers.

Personally, I feel that making a cyclist carry their bike up a 100
step spiral staircase is a reasonable and proportionate punishment for
the crime of cycling through the tunnel, albeit summary justice.

It is certainly not a sufficient penalty for selfishly and wilfully causing
danger and distress to vulnerable people unable to avoid the threat because
trapped in a confined space.

What would you suggest?

Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:16:50 +0100, JNugent
wrote:

On 03/09/2012 06:47, Bertie Wooster wrote:

"DavidR" wrote:
"John Benn" wrote

On a walk around Docklands last weekend, I noticed that there are
signs posted outside the tunnel saying "no cycling". Is this
observed in practice?

Last time I walked along it (without bicycle) I noticed there is
cctv all along it and any hint of taking the feet off the ground
appears to set off klaxons and cause bulkheads to drop.

They do have the facility to remotely close off the lifts to
cyclists in the event of an errant ride between barriers.

Personally, I feel that making a cyclist carry their bike up a 100
step spiral staircase is a reasonable and proportionate punishment
for the crime of cycling through the tunnel, albeit summary justice.

It is certainly not a sufficient penalty for selfishly and wilfully
causing danger and distress to vulnerable people unable to avoid the
threat because trapped in a confined space.

What would you suggest?

Make the cyclists dig their own tunnel.