Public transport vs cycling speed in London
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1.  POHB  
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 More options 1 Feb 2008, 13:27
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From: POHB <goo...@hayward.uk.net>
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:27:02 -0800 (PST)
Local: Fri 1 Feb 2008 13:27
Subject: Public transport vs cycling speed in London
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http://www.mysociety.org/2007/more-travel-maps/
(scroll down a bit to Public transport vs cycling)

"This map comprehensively shows that if you want to commute to the
Department for Transport, and you live anywhere near the centre of
London, it’s best to get on a bike if commuting speed is your main
concern."


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2.  Jeremy Parker  
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 More options 1 Feb 2008, 17:10
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Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:10:34 -0000
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"POHB" <goo...@hayward.uk.net> wrote in message

news:cee8f3c8-b628-4547-8927-c0fba27a6f01@i72g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
http://www.mysociety.org/2007/more-travel-maps/
(scroll down a bit to Public transport vs cycling)

"This map comprehensively shows that if you want to commute to the
Department for Transport, and you live anywhere near the centre of
London, it’s best to get on a bike if commuting speed is your main
concern."

As I read the My Society site, journey times are taken from the TfL
Journey Planner.  I find the Journey Planner's cycling speed to be
remarkably fast, even though the eccentric choice of route is some
counterbalance to that

Jeremy Parker


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3.  charl...@tbarraballd.otcom  
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 More options 1 Feb 2008, 23:28
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From: charl...@TbarraballD.OTcom
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:28:06 GMT
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In message <fnvrj5$7j9$1$8302b...@news.demon.co.uk>
          "Jeremy Parker" <JeremyPar...@compuserve.com> wrote:

>  the TfL
> Journey Planner.  I find the Journey Planner's cycling speed to be
> remarkably fast, even though the eccentric choice of route is some
> counterbalance to that

Yes, double their time, and add some! I have written to them...

--
Charles
Brompton P6R-Plus; CarryFreedom -YL, in Motspur Park
LCC; CTC.


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4.  Paul Weaver  
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 More options 3 Feb 2008, 12:38
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From: Paul Weaver <use...@isorox.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 04:38:44 -0800 (PST)
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On Feb 1, 5:10 pm, "Jeremy Parker" <JeremyPar...@compuserve.com>
wrote:

> "POHB" <goo...@hayward.uk.net> wrote in message

> news:cee8f3c8-b628-4547-8927-c0fba27a6f01@i72g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...http://www.mysociety.org/2007/more-travel-maps/
> (scroll down a bit to Public transport vs cycling)

> "This map comprehensively shows that if you want to commute to the
> Department for Transport, and you live anywhere near the centre of
> London, it's best to get on a bike if commuting speed is your main
> concern."

> As I read the My Society site, journey times are taken from the TfL
> Journey Planner.  I find the Journey Planner's cycling speed to be
> remarkably fast, even though the eccentric choice of route is some
> counterbalance to that

Perhaps they ignore average wait for red lights and traffic
conditions.

That said, playing around with the map that's centered on my place of
work, the public transport times are half what they claim. They claim
65 minutes from Harrow and Wealdstone station, I know it takes 31
minutes to arrive at 09:05, using my bike for the last 2 miles, and
buses aren't a lot slower on that route most of the time.

I if I get the train and tube it takes an extra 20 minutes. They have
a circle at 20 minutes where it's quicker to walk.


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