The Cycle Safety Action Plan sets out how we and TFL will make cycling safer in London.
Cycle Safety Action Plan
9 MARCH 2010
"A cycling revolution is taking place in London as our unprecedented investment switches more and more people on to the cleanest, greenest way of travelling. Safety is at the heart of our vision and the Mayors Cycle Safety Action Plan sits at the heart of our work. Together we will make sure that cycling is fun, accessible and safe for everyone."
Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor of Londons transport advisor
Cycle Safety Action Plan - PDF
Development of the plan
The final version of the Cycle Safety Action Plan was developed after a draft version of the plan was released in 2009 for public consultation. TfL received over 400 responses to the consultation and produced a response to that consultation that informed the development of the final action plan.
Read about the Cycle Safety Action Plan consultation on TfL's website
Comments
Although not a London resident, I find the number of cycling deaths in the city involving lorries to be distressing, not least as I believe some would be averted by an aid costing around £10 which I have used for some 40 years - a mirror.
Most threats to cyclists come from behind. Proper awareness of what is happening there enables us to adjust position and speed to minimise the danger.
I rate my mirror as a more vital safety aid than the helmet. The former may avoid an accident, the latter at best may mitigate it.
Ian Wilsom
21 October, 2011 11:59
Comment submitted by Anonymous
Although not a London resident, I find the number of cycling deaths in the city involving lorries to be distressing, not least as I believe some would be averted by an aid costing around £10 which I have used for some 40 years - a mirror.
Most threats to cyclists come from behind. Proper awareness of what is happening there enables us to adjust position and speed to minimise the danger.
I rate my mirror as a more vital safety aid than the helmet. The former may avoid an accident, the latter at best may mitigate it.
Ian Wilsom
21 October, 2011 11:55
Comment submitted by Anonymous
Could I suggest adopting a traffic light system that recognises bikes. Let bikes go through on a filter, five seconds before the rest of traffic (or when pedistrians are crossing the street when the red man is flashing) it will allow the bikes that have bunched up at a junction to move off and get out of the way of other road users.
Moreover, bikes need more dedicated bike lanes. In some areas and at certain times of the day, the numbers of cyclists dominating the bus lanes means the buses can't get through and bus travel times are noticeably deteriorating.
25 August, 2011 16:20
Comment submitted by Anonymous
Cyclists should be encouraged to fit a mirror and a bell as essential aids. Also, to show more courtesy and good manners to pedestrians and motorists. Andrew Wallace, London Cyclist of thirty years.
4 July, 2011 11:33
Comment submitted by Anonymous