Pod campaign gathers momentum after summer events
Story 233: Attention now turns to securing support for a feasibility study
The campaign behind a proposed pod service across Hammersmith Bridge is entering a new phase.
Barnes and Hammersmith Electric Light Transit (BHELT) spent July introducing the idea to residents on both banks of the Thames: first Barnes Fair then the Hammersmith CommUNITY Day.
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Speaking outside the Sun Inn, Barnes a few days after the events, Charles Campion, one of the campaign’s organisers, reflected on what they had learnt and what comes next.
Among the topics we discussed were:
reactions from residents in Barnes and Hammersmith
comments from politicians, including this positive response
early survey findings suggesting strong support for a feasibility study
the need for a wider public understanding of Hammersmith Bridge’s condition
BHELT‘s next priority: exploring UK Government funding for a feasibility study
BHELT is still seeking public feedback. Its online survey takes only a few minutes to complete.
Meanwhile, BHELT continues to attract media attention, with recent coverage from:
Hammersmith Bridge is about far more than a river crossing. It is a question about the future of Barnes. At its heart sit questions of transport, climate, health and community. Explore Barnes2050’s wider analysis here.
