New DfT report on making cycling safer. I haven’t read the report but unless it says “segregated infrastructure works, everything else is window dressing” then it’s another cop-out. There are some good things mentioned, but they only address problems caused by the current road design and do little to fix the underlying cause.
officials will look into the possibility of insurance companies offering discounts to drivers or motorbike riders who pass the national cycle training system, Bikeability, which helps make them more aware of vulnerable road users.
Another proposal would be to encourage courier companies to incentivise drivers who take training in road safety connected to cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.
The government will also appoint a cycling and walking champion, to promote policies encouraging these modes of transport, and fund a new system for police to analyse bike and dashcam footage of driver infractions sent in by the public.
Other ideas include new powers for councils to tackle parking in cycle lanes, and encouraging local authorities to spend 15% of their local transport infrastructure funding on walking and cycling.
Will be interesting to see Nick Cook’s reaction to the 15% transport spend recommendation: he’s implacably opposed to Edinburgh’s 10%.
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