David Attenborough encourages anti-cycle lane protest
David Attenborough encourages boy to stage anti-cycle lane protest, as veteran broadcaster weighs in on plans to “sacrifice 26 irreplaceable trees” for new bike route
However, despite the council’s ambitions to promote sustainable travel in Coventry, the project has been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism from locals in recent months. on Clifford Bridge Road, despite the council pointing out that, if the plans are approved, the 26 felled trees are set to be replaced by 32 saplings and a range of low growing plants.
“I can well understand your reaction on hearing of the council’s plan to fell the trees you describe,” the 98-year-old told Reuben, before suggesting that he contact the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust for help with his campaign.Despite Reuben admitting that he was unable to read the broadcaster’s “olden days” handwriting, the boy’s dad Gopal said they were “taken aback” by Attenborough’s response.
Gopal also claimed that residents on Clifford Bridge Road were really “passionate” about saving the trees, and that they were “just really worried the impact it will have, not only on the natural environment, but also on the residents as well”.for the final Clifford Bridge Road stretch of the Binley cycleway, following feedback from locals which has led to the scheme being redesigned three times.
“The proposed cycle lane may seem like a step forward for sustainable transport, but it comes at too high a cost. The loss of these trees would have long-lasting negative effects on our ecosystem, local wildlife, and the well-being of residents.” The petition to save the tree isn’t, of course, the first public attempt to halt the cycle lane’s construction on Clifford Bridge Road., which she said was based on safety concerns about the lane’s proximity to homes on the road – claiming that cyclists “aiming at you at 30mph” would pose a threat to motorists reversing out of their drives.
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