tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post4243750215392808357..comments2024-03-28T13:43:46.124+00:00Comments on Hackney cyclist: Converting roundabouts into crossroadsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post-37201377230321139112016-06-25T04:32:47.557+01:002016-06-25T04:32:47.557+01:00I wouldn't trust British drivers with giving c...I wouldn't trust British drivers with giving cyclists priority. Given low enough volumes, under 1500 PCU/h on any individual arm, with a median refuge in the middle of the two directions, single lane per direction crossings and with 6-15 metres of distance between the roundabout and the cycle crossings, the non priority design is just about as convenient, maybe very slightly less convenient (then again, having a crash isn't very convenient) but far safer, with less than a 6th of the injuries and crashes at a priority roundabout. Many rural roads can be quite busy and with even higher approach speeds but yet cyclists are fine. The roundabout slows the traffic, the single lane and the median refuge ensures that you cross as little car road as possible, the low enough volume ensures that you have gaps which you can use to cross with, the sightlines ensure that you have lots of reaction time regardless of mode, the slower and easier to react pedestrians get zebra crossings, and it's all very convenient. Cyclists have the ability to cross when they know it's safe, rather than just riding out and hoping for the best, as they so often do with they have priority, especially with the annular roundabouts,even with 6 metres of a verge. Multiparty Democracy Todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359081992141220593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post-7251192069408252322016-05-11T21:34:06.263+01:002016-05-11T21:34:06.263+01:00Anyone know why these principles wouldn't work...Anyone know why these principles wouldn't work with roads?<br /><br />"The system in Europe for ensuring aviation safety is mainly based on a set of rules that is overseen by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and National Aviation Authorities, which have been developed after years of experience. This reactive system was effective for many decades in delivering not only a very good safety record for aviation in Europe but also one that has steadily improved.<br /><br />However, as the aviation system has grown more complex, regulatory compliance as the mainstay of safety has reached its limit. To maintain the current low level of air accident fatalities, the European Union must ensure that the rate of air accidents continues to decline in order to match the continued growth in number of flights.<br /><br />Both at international and European level, the need was recognised for moving towards a system that is evidence-based and proactive and provides for a systemic approach to safety; in other words, the introduction of the 'Safety Management' concept.<br /><br /><br />Safety management systems’ requirements have been introduced in EU law and cover most aviation domains. In addition, the EU has regulated the reporting, analysis and follow-up of aviation safety occurrences, which is an essential component of a proactive and evidence-based safety system.<br /><br />Reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation<br /><br />Aviation accidents are often the result of a chain of events, meaning that often they cannot be attributed to a single cause. However, this also means there are multiple opportunities to prevent them before they occur and if any link in such a fatal chain is removed, then an accident may be avoided.<br /><br />Therefore, beyond accident investigation, the crucial element in preventing aviation accidents is reporting and careful analysis of all events and failures, even the smallest, in daily operations, which may indicate the existence of potentially serious safety hazards that may lead to accidents if not corrected.<br /><br />Occurrence reporting takes a system-wide and data-driven approach to accident prevention and recognises that moving beyond blame, except in certain defined situations, is essential in enhancing safety in a proactive way – these notions have been confirmed through decades of safety and human factors research."<br /><br />http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/safety_management_en.htm<br />Clive Durdlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post-47272936701403619792016-02-28T22:56:06.062+00:002016-02-28T22:56:06.062+00:00Some excellent research there. Really shocked at h...Some excellent research there. Really shocked at how high the incident rate is, and particularly in relation to other junctions. Any news on whether the council have plans to introduce modal filtering in the area?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288220644363493350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post-75019498585271753752016-02-17T10:42:34.935+00:002016-02-17T10:42:34.935+00:00I cross this junction W-E and back again daily and...I cross this junction W-E and back again daily and a big problem is, as you say, the sheer amount of rat running traffic on this route, both E-W and N-S. Hackney's more fundamental problem is a reluctance to deal with rat running sufficiently almost anywhere in the borough.<br /><br />The problem is encapsulated with the E-W route across this junction that is a supposed cycle route that avoids using the adjacent canal to get from Angel to Broadway Market and beyond. Presently motor traffic can use this route as a short cut all the way from Bethnal Green to New North Road. Needless to say, it's not a pleasant route to ride in busy periods.Monchberterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235546004719228395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post-39788366893406009952016-02-17T07:54:20.257+00:002016-02-17T07:54:20.257+00:00Another excellent article by Hackney Cyclist. CS1 ...Another excellent article by Hackney Cyclist. CS1 is a disgrace compared to the other Superhighways. I'm yet unaware of the decision on its crossing of Balls Pond Road - but I suspect the Stops'/Parson's et alia's anti-segregationist dogma will prevail and the route remain severed. Children are the main victims of Hackney's archaic, non-inclusive cycling policy. All the surrounding boroughs now have or are planning segregated facilities and Hackney, quite honestly, is slipping down the cycling pan. Will Jules and the other Councillors wake up and put an end to what appears to be back seat driving of Hackney's Streetscene? Regime change is required.AndyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838588733466148715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3410982774062066015.post-47227783134924407222016-02-16T22:18:26.874+00:002016-02-16T22:18:26.874+00:00Really interesting blog. Thanks for the research. ...Really interesting blog. Thanks for the research. What is weird is the desire to strip out roundabouts here, but put a new one in at Lower Clapton Road (disguised as 'shared space' haha)Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04249766610859816646noreply@blogger.com