London Cycling Campaign Mayoral
Manifesto 2008
A 10-point plan
for London’s Mayor and Assembly candidates to promote cycling, so as to reduce
dependence on the car and improve the health and well-being of all Londoners
Achieving a major cultural shift
from driving to cycling is central to the development of London as a
sustainable, thriving and liveable city.
Cycling must become an everyday way to get around for Londoners,
including families and children.
Removing the many barriers to cycling will unleash suppressed demand and
offer Londoners real choice. This means changing the status quo in favour of
cycling. With political will, a
transformation akin to that seen in London's bus services can be achieved for
cycling in a single Mayoral term.
10 point plan to transform cycling
in London
1.
Make 20mph the standard speed limit on London's streets to reduce road
danger and encourage cycling and walking.
2.
Make reducing road traffic crime a London-wide policing priority because
these crimes lead to the most injuries and deaths.
3.
Deliver free on-road cycle training for London's children, subsidised
training for adults and compulsory training for highway engineers and transport
planners.
4.
Return one way systems and streets to two-way operation and create
advantages for cycling and walking, thus maximising route choice and minimising
diversion. Provide means and incentives for boroughs to support this shift.
5.
Ensure high-standard cycle parking is available at every workplace,
station and shopping area, as well as in all new homes.
6.
Ensure the budget for the completion of the London Cycle Network Plus
(LCN+) to a high standard in all 33 boroughs with effective removal of all
barriers and strong network links between boroughs.
7.
Adopt ambitious targets to encourage walking and cycling to all events
and attractions supported by the Mayor, culminating in the first 'active
spectator' Olympics in 2012.
8.
Create a Paris-style mass cycle hire scheme by 2009 and include all
Olympic venues by 2012.
9.
Start a major campaign of action against cycle theft including a minimum
5% theft reduction target for the Metropolitan Police in every borough.
10.
Produce a tube-style map showing strategically important and family
friendly cycle routes.
The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) represents the interests of the 650,000 people who cycle regularly in London.
November 2007