Quaker MP hosts London Cycling Campaign launch
Ruth Cadbury hosted the launch of the 'Stay Wider of the Rider' campaign
Ruth Cadbury, the Quaker MP, recently hosted the launch of a campaign aimed at making London roads safer for cyclists.
The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) ‘Stay Wider of the Rider’ follows a survey which showed that fear of ‘close passing’ leads cyclists to change routes and feel intimidated on roads.
The research found that twenty-three per cent of cyclists asked by LCC said ‘close passing’ happens every time they cycle. A third of cyclists questioned online said they have changed their routes to avoid it.
The campaign was launched at the Houses of Parliament on 10 July. A map will be available for cyclists to log incidents to build a full picture of the problem.
Ruth Cadbury, Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth, said: ‘The dangers to cyclists have become a regular occurrence, which is why we urgently need this stay wider campaign to raise awareness among millions of drivers about just how dangerous close passing is.’
A social media campaign, with a video featuring triathletes the Brownlee Brothers, will support the campaign to educate cyclists and drivers about the distance that should be left when overtaking.
