In the UK, not to mention the family car on top or back of the bike has been very popular hang few more people taking the subway with a bike , on the train is also natural , in many places there are some bike lanes .
Londoners need a bike
While London and Amsterdam than not that the “bicycle friendly ” , but , according to the London Cycling Association (The London Cycling Campaign, LCC) estimates , the London daily or 55 million bikes . And each year on September 20 in London ‘s Bike Day (The Mayor of London’s Skyride), these days , bicycle enthusiasts replica handbags, environmentalists and love of outdoor sports and children and adults can be on the road in the heart of the free ride , The large motor range hoodsCarWas ” crowding out “to the road outside the city center . In fact, Londoners passion for bicycles than other cities, more, not less .
In order to reduce environmental pollution and traffic congestion , many British cities called on people to ride to work . Is located in Bristol in southwest England is Britain’s first “bicycle city . ” It is the specific practice is the road from the suburbs to downtown bike rental multiple set points so that more people cycling into the city , near some car rental also has shower and changing rooms to facilitate people Cycling around the head wrap . In the UK, not to mention the family car on top or back of the bike has been very popular hang few more people taking the subway with a bike chanel handbags, on the train is also very natural , even the airlines are special provisions for bicycles open the door to the air consignment . Many places there are some bike lanes , although only one foot wide, but if the occupation Drive will be punished.
British government also plans to invest 94 million pounds , to 250 million to promote bicycle use. And decided to invest in the next 3 years, 30 million pounds , against 100,000 kids bike skills training , and expanding access to primary and secondary schools, bike paths . Currently, the UK ‘s richest 1 / 5 population per year bicycle travel mileage , the poorest 1 / 5 of the population 5 times. That is , the more wealthy , riding a bicycle more .
This is the Mayor of London Borui Si Johnson ‘s “bicycle revolution ” in the background . Plans have long been brewing revolution , two years ago, fermentation, in 2008 and 2009 , Bo Ruisi Johnson have raised and added to his plan. This is a flagship project Gucci handbags, involving many aspects , including the opening of Buckley bike highway , bicycle rental program , bicycle training, increase the parking point ( 2012 years ago in the bike park 66 000 points) and the new police department formed a bike , and enhance The safety of cyclists , and a range of ways to enhance the image of a bike in this traffic movement and activities.
Johnson said: “Obviously, one of our goals is to ensure that in 2012 people around the world come to London ( see the Olympic games ) , they can ride to the big venues . ”
Buckley Bicycle Highway
London’s overcrowded A24, seem like much of a revolution took place . But out there, there is a new 1.5 meter wide road in July just to open the blue . “CS7″ sign painted with white paint on the road , this road extends 8.5 miles from south London , has been to the city center . This is just launched two ” bike highway ” in one : get to London from the Merton Urban District , via A24 and A3. Another area from the Ba to Tower Gateway, via the A13 and cable Street . Now, these two directions of any one , every day, about 5,000 bikes , ” Knight “through louis vuitton handbags. London Transport Committee’s goal is to 2013 , increased to 27,000 daily bike trips ; to 2025 , compared with 2000 increased by 4 times the bike trips .
These two experimental road bike Highway 12 project in the first aim is to make bicycle travel faster, more secure, so Londoners cycle to work easier. The highway name is ” Buckley bike highway . ” Their purpose is : to improve travel modes to bicycles riding environment of people ; encourage Naxie not keen on people riding Zixing Ju Kai Shi Xin mode of transportation the way to stay in shape ; help Jianshao traffic congestion ; Jianshao carbon Pai .
These two roads was easily identifiable bright blue, every road at least 1.5 meters wide , in addition to the road itself , there is a package of settings, including : the intersection set of 37 bicycle safety mirror surface , when the drivers of large vehicles to prepare the left Turn, have a better vision to see cyclists ; along the two roads , in the intersection of all the introduction of 84 new advanced stop line , stop line depth of at least 5 meters replica watches, for the cyclists waiting for red Lights to provide space; re- adjustment of traffic and bus lane on a busy highway for the bike to create more space traveler . In addition, also produced a new label , signs and on the other road link travel time and related information .
On this day, Londoners Lisa Houston -year-old son, her seat on the child , carry him to the nursery , on a bike highway . She thinks it’s great, “car began to note cyclists , and not ignore us . “She compared the London and other European Shouduchengshi : London Hai Shi and Berlin or Amsterdam can not ” Zixing Che heaven , ” Xiang Bi , Dan Shi Bi ” Disaster as ” the Paris much better.
Bicycle Rental Scheme
July 30 , cycling in London Mayor Johnson, the iconic London ” London Eye ” not far from a bicycle parking spots , officially announced the launch of a new bike rental program . He said this will open a new form of public transport .
The new bike rental program in the beginning stages of a membership form . Participate in the new leasing program Londoners must first register at the website of Transport for London and pay £ 3 (about 30 yuan ) to buy a bike , ” e- lock ” , and then choose to be according to their needs 24 hours , 7 days, or 1 year ‘s membership , contributions were £ 1 , £ 5 and £ 45. Users each use a bike in the first half hour free , after half an hour billing, 1 hour spent riding a row for the £ 1 charge £ 4 and a half hours , two hours £ 6 , and so on . Initially rolex dresses, the 315 area of London more than 10 sites will provide 5,000 rental bicycles . So far, more than 1.2 million people registered to become a member . Calculations Mayor : cycling in London all day for free , as in London ( Central City ) Most trips in half an hour .
Some members of the evaluation : “These bikes may ride up and some slow . However, it is suitable for the streets of London , is very durable . ” expected after the scheme is fully rolled out , the London center will increase cycling trips per day 40 000 people .
Starting from the end of August , non-member users, such as tourists come to London , but also can rent a bike tour of London , then you can just use credit cards . But there is one thing to remind everyone that any damaged or not returned within 24 hours, the behavior of a bike will bring a fine of about £ 300 .
