A-RHA to oppose GLC Bill
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''reight Transport ion and the Road Association are pposing a provision Greater London (General Powers) th they fear will nditions more diffidelivery vehicles in al.
LC is seeking power nanently separate i/ bus lanes from the rest of a road by erecting physical barriers in place of the present white lines.
The Bill refers only to "the placing or installation of objects or devices whether fixed or portable," but the Associations understand that the GLC proposes to make the separation by the permanent fixture of rubber humps in the road.
• Ihe FTA and R HA are to petition against the proposal because they are worried on the grounds of: Sqfery — the humps might be a driving hazard, particularly to cyclists and light vehicles: and Convenience — the arrangement would prevent goods delivery vehicles from getting to the kerb, even in
off-peak hours.
While the GLC in general has a good traffic management record the Associations fear that the powers being sought would, if allowed, range beyond London. There would he a tendency for other local authorities in cities to follow the GLC, which would have a wide-ranging adverse atiect on road transport.