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Three-quarters of people do not feel safe cycling in Bristol
Almost three-quarters of people do not feel safe while cycling in Bristol.
Responding to a survey carried out by Bristol24/7, 73.5 per cent of people said that they do not feel safe on two wheels in our city.
It comes as Bristol Cycling Campaign is preparing to hold a ride from St Paul’s to the city centre calling for safer cycling.
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Safe cycling has come to prominence recently in Bristol, especially due to some infrastructure projects.
A new cycle lane opened on Nelson Street in June but just over a week later it was closed – and remains closed – after being described as an “unsafe bodge”.
In August, the junction between Cheltenham Road and Ashley Road reopened with a cycle lane removed, enabling cars to more easily park on the wider pavement.
Also in August, a photo went viral of Park Row with its plastic wands lying in the road and vehicles parked both on the pavement and blocking the cycle lane.
Bristol City Council meanwhile are still planning to remove a cycle lane from Whiteladies Road but recently published plans do show that a new segregated cycle lane will be built on the south side of Bristol Bridge.
Bristol Cycling Campaign’s family friendly ride will start at 11am on Saturday, September 17.
From Brunswick Square in St Paul’s, the route will head up Stokes Croft and Cheltenham Road towards the arches, before turning back towards the city centre and finishing on College Green.
“We want to send a message to Bristol City Council to take cycling seriously,” wrote Bristol Cycling Campaign.
“There are thousands of Bristolians who already cycle and thousands more who want to. We all deserve safe cycling routes and we ask the council to help make that a reality.
“We already know that cycling is the greener, healthier and most enjoyable way to get around and we want to share that enjoyment with everyone.
“That’s why our ride is a celebration of cycling! Wear bright colours, decorate your bike, make a placard, bring music, and stay for the post-ride picnic. Most importantly, have fun!”
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Main photo: Martin Booth
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