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Save lives. Say no to unsafe lorries.

On the 5th of February 2011, 30 year old Eilidh Cairns was crushed by an HGV while cycling through Notting Hill Gate, in west London. According to The Guardian in its edition of 7 November 2011, there have been many cycling deaths in London, and 21 cyclists have been killed by HGVs since the tragic death of Eilidh Cairns, on the very same route which Crossrail would like to use for their HGVs. How shortsighted and utterly disrespectful can such an intention be on the part of Crossrail, which is hoping to use that very same route with up to 70 HGVs daily for two years?


The Guardian goes on to quote Chris Peck, policy co-ordinator at the national cycling campaign group CTC, saying: "Most of the deaths that have occurred in London this year have involved lorries, normally at least half of all deaths involve a large goods vehicle making a low-speed turn." These are exactly the kind of turns that Crossrail HGVs would be undertaking (innumerable turns at low-speed) along this route if permission is granted!




Read more:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/nov/07/killed-cyclists-family-fail-new-inquest

LibDems OPPOSE CROSSRAIL LORRIES

"Bayswater Liberal Democrats very strongly support the energetic campaign by the Westbourne Action Group to STOP the mad scheme by Crossrail and Westminster Council to direct huge lorries along Chepstow Road and others, for TWO years, starting in March. This would irreparably damage the amenities, environment, health and even buildings in the area - plus the well-being of all local residents and businesses. Why can they not use the CANAL or RAIL-FREIGHT instead? STOP the Crossrail juggernaut NOW!"

Anthony Williams

22 January 2012.

A supportive letter from Bayswater Liberal Democrats:

(to read click on image)

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How big are these lorries? 40 to 50 tonnes empty !!

We have done some research on low loaders. They are about 16.6m is 54'6" or so. VERY LONG AND VERY HEAVY - we are talking 40 to 50 tonnes!!!! And that is when they are empty! This is more than double, and close to triple when laden, compared to a double decker bus weighing 15 tonnes!
have called http://www.hallplanthire.co.uk/forhire.php?item_id=1381
and the one illustrated is 40T and is 44'.
You measure from the front of cab to the back, that is the standard. Then
you usually mention the tonnage -- which CROSSRAIL HAVE SLYLY OMITTED FROM THEIR OFFERING! 

Questions!

Why and when was the site on The Great Western Road  for Crossrail chosen, given the awkwardness of its accessibility? Why was planning permission granted, unless it WAS granted on the basis of Crossrail using the canal and rail routes?

How can the government grant a 'parliamentary act' to Crossrail with, apparently, no controls over the said company? Allowing a profit-making business to, essentially ride rough-trod over the city's inhabitants and businesses? The government, through it's special 'Crossrail Act' has created a bullying monster.

Will this monster pay for the damage to the roads and to our buildings?