Tag Archives: Transport for London

DfT prefers imperial units to pedestrian safety

Posted on 2010-07-09 by Erithacus

Signs indicating the emergency escape routes in tunnels are of critical importance to the safety of tunnel users, given the particular hazards of fire and smoke within tunnel environments. Sadly, the government’s irrational position on units of measure even extends … Continue reading →

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Imperial confusion on new tunnel signs

Posted on 2010-03-26 by Erithacus

Transport for London (TfL) was today criticised by the UK Metric Association (UKMA) for bungling the erection of new signs at the Rotherhithe tunnel, including banning all vehicles over 33 inches long from using the tunnel – and for wasting … Continue reading →

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