#15 - Tied with Helsinki
The Copenhagenize Report
Another surprise on the Copenhagenize Index. London at number 15. Of course, cycling is on the rise in the city and political efforts – like them or not – have had their desired impact. The city's bike share programme follows Paris' lead and contributes to the symbolism of the return of the bicycle. A strong cycling community is, in some ways, a benefit to returning the bicycle to the British capital. London has a diverse range of bicycle cultures, with room for everyone to participate. There is also growing support in favour of lobbying for separated infrastructure.

Copenhagenize Fixes
Stop whining that the Danish and Dutch experiences can’t be transferred to London and start thinking more seriously about proper infrastructure so that you don’t end up being a whole lot of gearheads swarming around the odd Citizen Cyclist. It's time for more focus on mainstream promotion of cycling and less attention paid to the rants of speed-obsessed sub-cultures. Now that you’ve designed (and spent a lot of money on) the beautiful ‘Pringle’ velodrome, how about spending a bit on cycle lanes to get there. And everywhere else.

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