Borough cycle safety suggestions relevant to the top six contributory
factors identified in cyclists’ RTAs
• Advance green light for cyclists at traffic junctions, giving cyclists a few
seconds head start (suggested by two boroughs). This occurs in the
Netherlands and Denmark.
• All new signal junctions to require ASLs by default unless justified otherwise.
• Removal of feeder lanes with significant numbers of left turning vehicles.
• "HGV/cyclist" awareness campaigns from cyclists and HGV drivers & a “car
door” campaign.
• Undertake more research, in particular why women are more at risk with
regards to HGV collisions, and research into how effective helmets are.
• Driver training: e.g. to gain a drivers licence or HGV licence, you are required
to pass a physical and theoretical test on cycle and/or motorbikes only,
perhaps by subsidizing drivers licence tests for those who have completed
cycle training.
• Require all drivers of commercial vehicles for the public sector or its
subcontractors to pass a cycle awareness course (similar to that offered by
Lambeth).
• HGV/cycle safety: Requirement for all HGVs to be fitted with proximity
sensors.
• Amend legislation and remove the current exemption for HGVs being fitted
with sideguard protection and working to increase the number of HGVs with
sideguards or fitted with electronic warning devices that detect cyclists.
• Give guidance as to what cycle flows are necessary for mandatory lanes, so
encouraging HGV operators in London, to take cycling safety seriously by
requiring cycle safety awareness as a mandatory part of HGV drivers
‘Certificate of Professional Competence’ (CPC) periodic training requirement.
• Enforcement of ASL’s x4 (especially motorcyclists).
• Cyclists must have and wear protective clothing such as a cycle helmet,
fluorescent/ reflective clothing.
• Promotion by TfL of use of same hi-viz garments & helmets.
• Cyclists must have lights fixed to their cycles and ensure that they are
working and used during the hours of darkness and in poor visibility –
perhaps required by legislation (suggested by two boroughs).
• Driver liability unless proven otherwise (suggested by four boroughs).