https://www.cyclinguk.org/cyclesafety
https://www.cyclinguk.org/sites/default ... simple.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... t-2017.pdf
Between 2003 and 2016, fatalities decreased from 114 to 102 (11 per cent) during a period when cycle traffic has grown by 25 per cent. However, the number of serious injuries has grown faster than traffic. Between 2003 and 2016 serious injuries rose by 48 per cent.
One starting point of a review is to address why the 48% increase.
Another point is that Cycling UK is seeking advice on close passing and not seeking legislation.
Today I was riding on a newly surfaced cycle path with vegetation growing through, A64 about 10 miles from York on the east side.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.07869 ... 6656?hl=en the path shown is the old path, it has been resurfaced but within a few months vegetation is showing in many parts. It could cause a cyclist to fall off.
One housing development is near completion near to where I live, with each house having a drive access to the road, leaving a up and down pavement for cycling along, the development should have been based on a road access leading to the properties leaving a pavement outside without driveways every 8m. Lampposts have been installed set into the pavement.
I think Cycling UK should have asked for views on the proposals before submitting and allowed for discussions prior.
Several issues could have been discussed and potentially leading to improvements.
https://www.wired.com/2014/11/lowering- ... lot-lives/
My view is on many urban busy roads a 25 mph limit would be more suitable than a 30 mph limit. The government prevents 25 mph limits without obtaining special permission. The condition of the UK road network is falling behind on minor roads, 50 years ago they were better maintained.