metMay05

NOTES OF HFCYCLISTS MEETING
Tuesday 3 May 2005 , 7.30pm in the Info Centre

PRESENT: John Griffiths, Louanne Tranchell, Jonathan Gurney.

APOLOGIES: Mo Morgan, Alex Forrest, John Gilbert, Rob Cope, John Smits, Alan Rowden, Chris Tranchell, Bill Ogden, Paul Alexander.

WHAT IS HAPPENING AT SBG -

The right hand feeder lane to the Advanced Stop Lane has been moved to the left hand side. Someone somewhere listens to us - perhaps Colin Glendenning in the Highways dept. Hurray.

And the toilet block which makes such an interesting image with the cycle crossing leading straight into it? Perhaps it will be with us until the end of the year at least.

LIAISON MEETING -

This meeting with Chris Bainbridge will be at 5.45pm on Tuesday 10 May at the new Emerald Centre, Beadon Road. John Griffiths, Louanne, and John Smits are expected to go along. If you wish to come along please contact John Griffiths. These meetings are very useful contact with the Council.

KING STREET IMPROVEMENTS /MODIFICATIONS /REDECORATIONS

There appears to be no real public consultation on this as it is considered as merely redecoration / upgrading.

Phase 1 is expected to start next week. This is the first stretch going from the Gyratory up to Leamore street. The crossing by Pret-a-manger will be removed and put further down the road. Will they have barriers to stop people crossing elsewhere? It will be very tempting to cross when the traffic is stopped at lights.

This planning is driven by TfL's Network Management thinking, where the priority is to get traffic off the gyratory.

The leaflet says "It is the council's vision that with these streetscape improvements our streets will be made more pleasant and safe."

Hounslow high street is an example of a people friendly zone. It has no cars.

John will write to Phil Nicholls asking about barriers, pressing for a 20mph speed limit, and whether the crossing near the gyratory can be made wider, as it is planned to be part of a cycle route, and will carry more people than before.

BIKEWEEK EVENT -
SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2005 9pm BARBECUE/PICNIC

Evening Barbecue / Picnic on a sandy beach by the Thames. Watch the sun set over the river. In case it is chilly bring warm clothes and something to sit/lie on. Bring food and drink. If you bring food for the barbecue, please be prepared to look after it yourself. Explore this perfect spot to relax in the very heart of London. If you plan to take a paddle or a dip wear something on feet. Low tide is around Midnight.
Take the steps down to the river beside the Festival pier, in front of the Royal Festival Hall. SE1 8XX Try arriving by bike. 2100 to Midnight
John Griffiths, 020 7371 1290 / 07789 095 748 john@truefeelings.com

BIKEWEEK EVENT -
SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2005 1-5pm
WEST LONDON GREEN FESTIVAL

[If you want to be involved in the planning or promotion of this event please contact John. The planning is progressing well. Our next planning meeting on MONDAY 9 MAY at 6pm. Your chance to be involved.]

At Parsons Green, Fulham, SW6 4UL
The festival is a showcase for environmental groups to reach out and attract people to their causes.
Meet about 30 environmental groups. Become involved. Mix compost, make paper, take away seedlings/cuttings and consider greener transport options, including cycling. Food. Music. Poetry.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

Ranging from colours used on cycle maps, teaching and students at local colleges, fords, maps on the internet, etc.

EXPENSES

John had expenses of £12.41 for refreshments

DATE FOR NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 7 June 7.30pm at the info centre.

John Griffiths [chair / co-ordinator]
020 7371 1290 / 07789 095 748
john@truefeelings.com
OUR WEBSITE www.hfcyclists.org.uk