The London Metropolitan University becomes the latest large educational institute to fully back plans for safer cycling. The university which has over 15,000 students and 2,000 staff in central London has fully backed the plans for the two new proposed routes for protected cycling In a letter to Transport for London, John Raftery Vice Chancellor… Read More
Two publishers released support for the Cycle Superhighways today: Penguin Random House is a major publisher with offices in Pimlico. Profile Books is a leading independent publishing house based near King’s Cross. These join DK and Simon & Schuster in urging the Mayor to build the Superhighways without delay. In addition, one more London university also sent in a… Read More
The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community is an educational charity based in Shoreditch. Operating since 1986, the charity transforms lives by building enduring and harmonious places. They have a particular emphasis on helping people integrate sustainable ideas into their communities. This makes the Foundation a natural fit for supporting TfL’s new ‘Crossrail for Bikes’ scheme. Dr. Matthew Hardy sent the following… Read More
Queen Mary University, with campuses in east and central London, has sent TfL a statement calling for the planned Cycle Superhighways to be completed without delay. The University has 4,000 members of staff and over 17,500 students. Professor Jeremy Kilburn, Acting Principal, released a statement (PDF) this week. In it he said: ‘If built, these improvements… Read More
Open College Network London Region is a national awarding organisation based in Angel, Islington. They provide high quality qualifications and accreditation services and have been based in London for over 20 years. Roger Pellew, Director of Operations explained why OCN are backing the planned routes: ‘Like many businesses in London, a growing number of our employees… Read More
Shakespeare’s Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare’s work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through both performance and education. Neil Constable, Chief Executive, explained why ‘Crossrail for Bikes’ is important to the organisation: ‘Each performance at our theatre can be attended by up to 1600 people, and our… Read More
Elfrida Rathbone Camden works to achieve independence, empowerment and personal development for disabled people, children and young people, parents and families. Alexis Keir, Director of Elfrida Rathbone Camden, outlined why as a employer in Camden they are supporting the new plans. ‘We are proud of the work of my team with people needing support in… Read More
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