I’m in the Lake District this week with Joan. Staying at our favourite place, The Skelwith Bridge Hotel. It’s at the mouth of Great Langdale – the home of the Langdale Pikes, Dungeon Ghyll, Chapel Stile and Elterwater.
Elterwater
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Richard George: Plans ignore cyclists | Health and wellbeing | Life and Health
My local supermarket was designed by a driver, for drivers. This, despite the fact I live in Hackney, London, where less than half the population drives and 70% of shopping trips in the borough are made on foot. Nine buses stop outside the supermarket and most of the customers live in nearby flats, but my supermarket would rather everyone drove – and they have designed everything to try and ensure we do.
Richard George is right – planners are making it impossible to use a bike for shopping or commuting. It’s time they brought their green ambitions into line with their aspirations.