Posted by Anthony Cartmell on Friday 29th of July 2011
The problems at Blackfriars Bridge, and the protest ride tonight, were discussed on BBC London this morning. Guests were Mark Ames of the iBikeLondon blog (who is also our CEoGB Press Officer) and Ben Plowden, putting the TfL point of view.
Proposals to re-design the northern junction of Blackfriars Bridge have generated a striking campaign to ensure that cyclists are kept safe; galvanising cycle campaigners and everyday and ordinary people on bikes alike. Whilst the ‘Battle for Blackfriars’ rages on, it is becoming clear that the policies which seek to endanger cyclists are not just a London issue.
London Cycling Campaign are calling on all London cyclists to join them tomorrow morning for a Flash Ride across Blackfriars to show TfL that the safety and comfort of people on bikes MUST be taken seriously. They’re gathering on the bridge on the south side by the Dogget’s pub at 08.30AM for a mass ride across the bridge to the City .
