On Jul 2, 10:21 pm, "Stephen"  wrote:
> "MIG"  wrote in message
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> On Jul 2, 3:58 pm, Tony Polson  wrote:
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> > Rian van der Borgt  wrote:
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> > >But - you say it was high-profile. Did cycling increase because of a
> > >combination of the cycle lane *and* a campaign to create a positive
> > >image of cycling? In that case, you can't really separate the two and
> > >you certainly can't say it's because of the cycle lane. Positive
> > >campaigns alone also increase the number of cyclists.
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> > You're right, there was a high profile campaign to encourage cycle use
> > which was timed with the completion of each phase of the network.
> > There was also a blaze of publicity when the project was completed,
> > and further publicity when it gained an award.
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> > Given all that publicity, it is surprising that more people didn't
> > turn to cycling! ;-)
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> Maybe good cycle paths don't encourage people turn to cycling, but
> just preserve those who cycle so that eventually there are more of
> them.
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> Most cycle lanes in this country have tended to be places where the
> authorities stored their broken glass, and they weren't maintained at
> all.
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> But in London, the situation really has improved a lot in recent years.
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> So why don't you all get together and pay for the maintenance of these
> dedicated cycle ways? The motorist already has to in the amount of tax they
> pay of varying degrees dependant on the vehicle.
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> As I have said in an earlier posting in reply to someone who says the cycles
> don't wear out the roads, its the weather and weeds that do more damage. So
> if you want exclusive cycle ways get a means of funding to maintain them.

I can neither force nor prevent the authorities to/from imposing a
cycle tax.  What power do you imagine I or any cyclist has over taxes?

Do you suppose that road tax is the result of motorists clubbing
together and offering to pay for the roads they use (and seem to think
that they have exclusive rights to)?