Bridges are good, and more bridges are better. But not every bridge needs cars.
We have the opportunity to rebuild Hammersmith bridge for the future - for public transport, bikes and pedestrian users - for the city we’re becoming: denser, greener, and designed for people.
That’s why a public transport oriented solution like autonomous vehicles should be on the table - not only does it solve the real underlying problem, but it’s also way quicker and cheaper and gives people the options they want and deserve.
London Bridge solved the problem centuries ago. £250million cost is peanuts compared to the value of a built-up Hammersith Bridge, complete with helipad, roof garden restaurant, yuppie pads, shops and offices from one bank of the river to the other, with a road beneath foot and cycle ways and probably a superyacht haven underneath.
Seven years! Thats insane for a single bridge. The point about induced demand being good really hits home because those 9000 missing trips arent people being 'efficient', theyre just not living their lives fully. The idea of tapping City Bridge Foundation is pretty clever since theyre already sitting on £200 million earmarked for other stuff when theres a bridge crisis right there.
Thank you for linking to my piece Joe.
Bridges are good, and more bridges are better. But not every bridge needs cars.
We have the opportunity to rebuild Hammersmith bridge for the future - for public transport, bikes and pedestrian users - for the city we’re becoming: denser, greener, and designed for people.
That’s why a public transport oriented solution like autonomous vehicles should be on the table - not only does it solve the real underlying problem, but it’s also way quicker and cheaper and gives people the options they want and deserve.
The existing historic structure is fine for foot, bycycle and light stuff. Its use should be promoted.It was never intended for 50 tonne trucks.
London Bridge solved the problem centuries ago. £250million cost is peanuts compared to the value of a built-up Hammersith Bridge, complete with helipad, roof garden restaurant, yuppie pads, shops and offices from one bank of the river to the other, with a road beneath foot and cycle ways and probably a superyacht haven underneath.
Seven years! Thats insane for a single bridge. The point about induced demand being good really hits home because those 9000 missing trips arent people being 'efficient', theyre just not living their lives fully. The idea of tapping City Bridge Foundation is pretty clever since theyre already sitting on £200 million earmarked for other stuff when theres a bridge crisis right there.