A cable car for the Thames?
There seems to be a lot of news coming out of the mayor’s office – Boris Johnson has evidently decided to keep journalists busy.
London is to get a new Thames crossing in time for the Olympics. (Actually, given the usual tardiness of planning committees and contractors, I suspect the thing might not be ready in time – and I will bet you many, many pints of beer that it’s over budget by the time it’s finished!)
This was going to be a road bridge. But experts say this isn’t the best option. A cable car crossing might be better.
It would almost certainly be more visually atrtractive. And it would be a delight to use – taking two minutes to cross the river, with fine views.
But I can’t help thinking a cable car in central London would be more useful. Otherwise, we risk being stuck with a facility that takes people from nowhere to nowhere…
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