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“In particular, they must make good on their pledge to dual the A9 and A96, where delays have meant notorious accident blackspots are still not being tackled. It’s vital that action is taken.”
An analysis of Police Scotland data by The Herald has found that, of the 20 road deaths so far this year on Scotland’s roads, eight have involved pedestrians and two have involved cyclists.
Responding to the figures, Scotland’s national cycling organisation, Cycling Scotland, said one death or serious injury involving a cyclist is “one too many”.
A Cycling Scotland spokesperson said: “It’s tragic and unacceptable that anyone is being killed or seriously injured cycling on our roads.
“The chance of being seriously injured or killed cycling on Scottish roads is low but one death or serious injury is one too many. And in the majority of crashes with people cycling, the vehicle driver is wholly or partially at fault.
“Cycling Scotland and partner organisations have been clear for many years that the top priority for safe cycling is to create more dedicated networks of cycle lanes, separate from vehicle traffic and pedestrians. Many other steps are also needed to create safer roads for all, including tackling speeding, failure to look and other dangerous driving behaviour. Dangerous driving puts everyone at risk and it cannot be accepted.
“We work in partnership with the police on Operation Close Pass, to educate people about giving space to people on bikes while driving. Safer roads for cycling will be safer roads for everyone”.
A spokesperson for Transport Scotland said: “The fact that road casualties have fallen in recent years, even with increasing car use over time, means very little to those who have sadly lost friends and loved ones in tragic circumstances.
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