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"Pavements are for pedestrians, not cyclists"
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Posted 13 years ago #
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Good article from Keith Irving - the man with the hardest job in Scottish transport policy. You think politicians and officials aren't interested in cycling? That's nothing compared to their dislike/disinterest in walking.
Posted 13 years ago # -
"That's nothing compared to their dislike/disinterest in walking"
Very true.
Strange really -
Cars are 'normal' so have to be catered for.
Walking is normal so ignored.
Posted 13 years ago # -
good points all. but why the plug for hamax? (having just fitted one yesterday, i was quite impressed with the design, but....)
Posted 13 years ago # -
Are the hamax seats as boingy (for want of a better word) than they look. Don't know if it was badly secured, but always thought they looked like they would bring up my lunch (not that I would be sitting in one)
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yeah. we're a bit concerned about that too (esp. given family tendencies towards motion sickness).
Posted 13 years ago # -
Cars are 'normal' so have to be catered for.
Walking is normal so ignored.
It's all about status. Car drivers are 'important' ie. they have enough cash to buy and run a motor. Pedestrians can literally be anyone, from a homeless person to a Lord. Only the homeless person likely doesn't have any choice but to walk. Many motorists see walking only as something one does to get from car the last bit to their destination (many resent having to walk anything other than as short a distance as possible) or as a leisure time activity (going for a 'nice walk'). It is not seen as a mode of transport by drivers...
Are the hamax seats as boingy (for want of a better word) than they look.
We've been using a Hamax Siesta for two years and actually welcome a bit of 'boinginess'. It is not that bouncy, but the suspension softens what might otherwise be a bit of a bone-shaking ride. Depends where you ride, but the average Edinburgh street or road has its share of potholes, lumpy 'repairs', speed bumps, manhole covers, etc. Then the off-road 'facilities' are often less than mirror smooth. The adult rider can lift their bum off the saddle to cross a bumpy bit, the child strapped into seat cannot...
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