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brumcyclist.bsky.social
They could extend the tram, even a couple of extra stops is progress.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
No, put it on your Christmas list.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Not sure how WMCA & BCC collaborate but I'm not expecting to see cycle tracks this side of 2030.
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brumcyclist.bsky.social
It's not the only one, very depressing. I do it sometimes as my parents live past Wolverhampton Road but it is very unpleasant.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
And buses move quicker
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Its good but the proposals are about changing the road layout to make it safer for pedestrians and cycling.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Tram all the way to Quinton as was proposed decades ago, segregated cycle tracks each side and one lane for drivers. Works well in civilised cities.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
' hardly see anyone cycling along the road'. Exactly, most people don't enjoy being squeezed into the kerb by fast moving traffic which is why segregated cycle lane is desperately needed.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
In Amsterdam SUVs are towed away in the middle of the night and replaced with one of these.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Snapped too soon rather than too late for a change.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Especially depressing reading whilst in Amsterdam that not everybody can cycle, just as three octogenarians rode past.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Much better than Birmingham
brumcyclist.bsky.social
I was nearby so popped by for a butchers at half time.
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Their daughter takes their life in their hands crossing the road to Tesco but their main concern is the poor commuters from Belbroughton and Client who might be inconvenienced. What the hell is wrong with people?
brumcyclist.bsky.social
Does not help anyone except bus users and people who may want to use a bike and they don't count.