Boris Bikes » Topic: Local resistance to Boris Bike expansion http://borisbikes.org/forums/topic/local-resistance-to-boris-bike-expansion/feed/ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 15:30:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en-US http://borisbikes.org/forums/topic/local-resistance-to-boris-bike-expansion/#post-88015 <![CDATA[Local resistance to Boris Bike expansion]]> http://borisbikes.org/forums/topic/local-resistance-to-boris-bike-expansion/#post-88015 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:50:22 +0000 GeorgeJohnston I don’t know if anyone’s read this, but it’s just the biggest load of rubbish in the world: http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/10345931.Boris_bikes_in_the_dock__TfL_lays_cables_without_planning_permission/

]]> http://borisbikes.org/forums/topic/local-resistance-to-boris-bike-expansion/#post-88018 <![CDATA[Reply To: Local resistance to Boris Bike expansion]]> http://borisbikes.org/forums/topic/local-resistance-to-boris-bike-expansion/#post-88018 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:03:14 +0000 Chap There is a case of NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) but if it was built without planning consent then that is a valid area of criticism, nobody should be above the law. However, many docking stations are placed in surprising odd locations, it ought to be a case of taking genuine concerns into account and selecting useful parts.

Most people are conservative by nature, as it is easier to be reactive and oppose change by default, than tolerate uncertainty, chances are that given a few months of the docking point being in action, they shall be amongst the most loyal supporters of the scheme…especially when the tube drivers inevitably strike.

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