Electric car grant demand plummets, thirst for cycling increases

QUOTE:

"Conversely, when it comes to cycling there appears to be a 'build it and
they will come' result. Look at Barclays London Cycle Hire. Naysayers said
it would be abused or treated with indifference, but a year on the scheme is
plotting expansion after inspiring locals, tourists and seemingly everyone
else to hop on a bike and pedal across the capital. Ireland's Dublinbike
hire scheme hit a new daily rental record earlier this month (6,280) and
we're starting to see bike hire schemes crop up across the UK
Similarly, the expansion of the National Cycle Network continues to attract
more cyclist numbers. One recent example is in Manchester, where a canal
route reclaimed for cyclists and pedestrians saw numbers of cyclists
increase by over 180 per cent."

http://www.bikebiz.com/index.php/new...creases/011611

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Simon Mason
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/

On Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:47:13 +0100, "Simon Mason"
wrote:

QUOTE:

"Conversely, when it comes to cycling there appears to be a 'build it and
they will come' result. Look at Barclays London Cycle Hire. Naysayers said
it would be abused or treated with indifference, but a year on the scheme is
plotting expansion after inspiring locals, tourists and seemingly everyone
else to hop on a bike and pedal across the capital. Ireland's Dublinbike
hire scheme hit a new daily rental record earlier this month (6,280) and
we're starting to see bike hire schemes crop up across the UK
Similarly, the expansion of the National Cycle Network continues to attract
more cyclist numbers. One recent example is in Manchester, where a canal
route reclaimed for cyclists and pedestrians saw numbers of cyclists
increase by over 180 per cent."


Yep - went up from 1 a day to three

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Simple Simon Mason - who cycles at 25mph in 20mph limits just because the limits do not apply to cyclists.
This includes exceeding the speed limit past three schools. A total disregard for the well-being of vulnerable road users.
The actions of a true psycholist.