Interactive graphic showing London’s cyclist deaths in 2013

[mrBishboshed]

A [URL='http://www.london24.com/news/news/obit/cyclist_dies_after_collision_with_bus_at_whitechapel_police_witness_appeal_1_3000412']fifth cyclist died on London’s roads in nine days this morning.[/URL]

http://www.london24.com/news/news/obit/interactive_graphic_showing_london_s_cyclist_deaths_in_2013_1_3001191?2

 

[e-rider]

I can't see the current government putting in the billions required to make a system like the Dutch have, not even if a cyclist was killed everyday. 10 people are killed on UK roads everyday (on average) and nobody seems to care much about that!

 

[Buddfox]

I can't see the current government putting in the billions required to make a system like the Dutch have, not even if a cyclist was killed everyday. 10 people are killed on UK roads everyday (on average) and nobody seems to care much about that!

I think the difference is (a) cyclists do care (I agree, car drivers don't care about the ten / day) and (b) cyclists are vocal and visible in front of politicians, which means change can be affected, certainly in London

 

[Crankarm]

I think the difference is (a) cyclists do care (I agree, car drivers don't care about the ten / day) and (b) cyclists are vocal and visible in front of politicians, which means change can be affected, certainly in London

Only if Boris is kicked out and Ken gets back in.

 

[Crankarm]

A fifth cyclist died on London’s roads in nine days this morning.

http://www.london24.com/news/news/obit/interactive_graphic_showing_london_s_cyclist_deaths_in_2013_1_3001191?2

Actually it was yesterday morning, thursday, at approx 0400hrs that the cyclist lost his fight for life. Cyclist was knocked down approx 11.30pm wednesday night by a double decker bus.

Already posted elsewhere.

 

[Buddfox]

[QUOTE 2770532, member: 9609"]It isn't just London that needs help, even including the horrors of the past week in London (and my heart truly goes out to those involved) On a pro rata to population basis this year, you're 50% more likely to be killed in Scotland than in London, If we done pro rata by cyclist I guess in would be many multiples times more dangerous to be on a bike in Scotland.[/quote]

Sure, I just think in London where there are more cyclists per head and a directly elected Mayor who needs to be seen to respond, there is a greater chance of Dutch style infrastructure being brought in.