| Comment | There’s lots of reasons why a cycle lane may not be used, such as -
- it puts the person in the perfect position to be doored by a parked car
- it encourages dangerous overtakes which don’t allow a safe passing distance
- it doesn’t connect to a network of cycle lanes taking people who don’t feel safe mixing with traffic from A to B - this is a BIG ONE - many would cycle were it not for mixing with traffic but if a lane dumps you in the road after one street, they may not use it at all
- the lane is poorly maintained - potholes from previous car use, rubbish, etc
Not an exhaustive list but I’m a daily 14 mile commuter cyclist and if a lane is useable I use it. If it’s dangerous as per the above I can’t or I risk injury. |
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