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Many people who cycle on roads probably instinctively know that painted cycle lanes do little to ensure a rider’s safety. Some would even assert that they’d prefer no dedicated infrastructure if the choice is that or some paint, where the latter can lead to more instances of close passes and driver hostility (whether or not intentional).
In his recent appearance on the Active Travel Cafe, […]
https://fiets.uk/2024-09-19/the-shocking-and-deadly-statistic-behind-painted-cycle-lanes/
#ActiveTravelEngland #ChrisBoardman #Infrastructure #PaintedLanes #Statistics
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Many people who cycle on roads probably instinctively know that painted cycle lanes do little to ensure a rider’s safety. Some would even assert that they’d prefer no dedicated infrastructure if the choice is that or some paint, where the latter can lead to more instances of close passes and driver hostility (whether or not intentional).
In his recent appearance on the Active Travel Cafe, […]
https://fiets.uk/2024-09-19/the-shocking-and-deadly-statistic-behind-painted-cycle-lanes/
#ActiveTravelEngland #ChrisBoardman #Infrastructure #PaintedLanes #Statistics
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Shocking, powerful stuff from Chris Boardman and Active Travel England.
A study of over 100 cycle schemes has revealed that old-fashioned schemes (i.e. just painting the road) will 'kill 10% more people than doing nothing and you get no uptake because it doesn't make people feel safe', whereas a scheme designed to modern standards will get 'between 20-60% increase in uptake and halve the number of deaths.'
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Shocking, powerful stuff from Chris Boardman and Active Travel England.
A study of over 100 cycle schemes has revealed that old-fashioned schemes (i.e. just painting the road) will 'kill 10% more people than doing nothing and you get no uptake because it doesn't make people feel safe', whereas a scheme designed to modern standards will get 'between 20-60% increase in uptake and halve the number of deaths.'
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#ChrisBoardman saying essentially the same. #RoadSafety
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#ChrisBoardman saying essentially the same. #RoadSafety