The Bears Way
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- The bears way is an award winning incomplete cycle lane project that was abandoned after phase one. This is part of my commute and cycling on the completed section is a much welcome break from traffic.
This is a perfect example of cycle infrastructure that has been stopped by aggressive campaigning from people who fail to see the long term benefits of protected bike lanes.
Many projects like this have been stopped or reversed by councils all over the uk and beyond and i'm sure every safe cycling campaigner has a local story like this one.
This video took six weeks to complete as it is very close to my heart and is a subject that is very emotional for me.
Public opinion is changing worldwide on this subject. The local government now has to take the brave step to safeguard everyone's future and complete the Bears way.
I need to thank friends of the bears way for cataloguing a timeline of events and links.
It also has to be noted that some of the online local newspaper articles against this project have mysteriously vanished.
Massive thanks to David Brennan for letting me use the audio and his campaigning for safer roads for everyone who uses them.
Petition to complete the bears way here
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More people support safer streets in your area. What can you do as a parent to become a local superhero? Set up a bike bus and be part of the magic that's taking place worldwide.
Information you need to gain superhero status.
Setting up a bike bus links
Glasgow and Scotland
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Scotland
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UK
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USA
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January 2016
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This is the 1st post on friends of the bears way it talks about the initial objections
October 2016 this is the letter in the herald by SNP councillor Keith Small
And what looks like support for the bears way by councillor Maureen Henry (Labour)
www.heraldscot...
There is also a great comment in response to this letter putting all the points into perspective.
September 2016 phase 2 consultation
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This has the date of that Milngavie town hall “meeting”
This is the link to the councils page and the information and date that they decided not to go ahead with phase 2
www.eastdunbar...
This is the recording from the actual event
• Bears Way Phase 2 Cons...
This article is from the Milngavie and Bearsden herald showing support for the bears way
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Phase 2 being rejected by councillors 11-12
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Myths about cycle lanes
www.theguardia...
Council election results 2017
www.eastdunbar...
Early plans for the Milngavie to Torrance A807 active travel corridor
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articles
www.forbes.com...
www.theguardia...
The Clydebank blitz link
www.nrscotland...
@EastDunCouncil @sustransscot @transportscotland @glasgowcityregion @glasgowcc
What a fantastic video. I cycle these roads every day to work and I don’t understand why they didn’t finish the job. It seems a no brainer to provide commuters with the choice for a safe cycle commute. We need to put the pressure on the EDC to get this on their agenda.
Excellent video. The hostility towards cycling from a minority with their heids up their tailpipes is shocking and frightening. Glasgow's streets are well wide enough to accommodate us all on safe, segregated zones and there's no justification for the hostility. Great that you finished the video with some positivity for the future. Nice one!
Thank you for making this video. I feel your frustration.
I use the Bearsway regularly and frustrated that Phase 2 (or some sort of modified plans) were not implemented. Thank you for raising this again.
Fantastic video, you can tell how much work has gone into making this. Excited for this crucial piece of infrastructure hopefully being extended. 💜
Ignorance is loud. Brilliance is silent.
This is a brilliant and powerful video. The footage captured is excellent but it’s the local town hall meeting audio that really grabs you.
I hope the council have a chance to view this, can take inspiration from it and put in place a plan to complete the project.
Thanks for creating this excellent video. Phase 2 is long overdue
I really really enjoyed watching this video. Not only because you are talking about the area and its history ( which I love ) but also because you are raising awareness of the need for a safer cycling infrastructure with reasons why phase 2 has to be looked at again and residents given better information of the benefits it would bring.
It’s obvious from watching that you have put such a lot of time and work into compiling this video . I can see it’s a passion for you . Keep them coming ! Amazing footage and great chat .
Thank you ! 🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼
Great Video, very informative.
Very well done. Thank you
Excellent video 👏👏
This is a fantastic video.
Excellent video, I use the Bearsway every day, and it is always stressful when it comes to an end. There is so much potential to create a safe route all the way into the west end & city with just a few hundred metres of cycle lane around Kessington. I've stopped going to Milngavie to shop and spend money because it is horrible to cycle there from the Bearsway.
That meeting audio was so cringe worthy. Like someone said, they're disagreeing with facts and responding with emotions
Very painful video to watch. At least it's looking more hopeful for the future.
Ugh. Listening to that meeting made me pissed at all those people