This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Petition Restrict the speed of cyclists on mixed pedestrian/cyclist paths to 4 mph.
It is becoming very common for local authorities to improve provision for cyclists, at the expense of pedestrians, by making footpaths multi use. By the simple expedient of painting a bicycle on the footpath pedestrians lose the exclusive use of the footpath.
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The figures for death and serious injury to pedestrians involved in accidents with cyclists is very low. But there is a perception of danger especially from inconsiderate riders.
If cyclists were restricted, to 4 mph as are class 2 mobility scooters, this would reduce the perceived threat from cyclists. This would create a compromise in mixing pedestrians with cyclists. This accepts the inevitable use by cyclists of the footpath and protects pedestrians as vulnerable road users.
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