"If I gave the impression that a decision had been made on toll funding, that also could have been a result of poor expression."What you said was: "Where we are now is that DfT and TfL and (reluctantly) H&F are on board with a toll funded bridge with all vehicles charged."But now you tell us this information dates back to some time ago, presumably before the updated estimates of the restoration reached £250m. If you remember, the toll of £3 each way was based on funding just a third of a smaller amount: you're right, there is indeed "significant complexity" in relying on a toll that very few would be willing to pay.As for the time you think you were right, there was indeed a sharp rise in collisions on that stretch between Chiswick Lane and King St immediately after the temporary lane was put in, with six collisions in a year. It was then upgraded to the original design which included features that have been established to significantly reduce the risk of collisions, namely offset crossings, and raised and coloured tables.We now have data for just over 12 months since it reopened in July 2022: there have been no reported collisions on that stretch. So if you think you were "bang on the money" in proving that bidirectional cycle lanes are inherently risky, you are mistaken.
Tom Pike ● 280d