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Topic: Cyclists Killed Or Injured 234 Pedestrians Last Year
Posted by: Sue Hammond
Date/Time: 25/08/26 12:29:00

Record 234 pedestrians killed or seriously injured by cyclists last year with 70 hit at crossing.

Cyclists have killed or injured a record number of pedestrians according to the latest government data.

A total of 234 walkers were either killed or seriously hurt by cyclists last year.

Department for Transport statistics show 70 pedestrians were struck at zebra crossings, pelican crossings or traffic lights.

The increase in crashes has put pressure on the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to prioritise the safety of pedestrians.

One concern is the introduction of ‘floating bus stops’ in cities.

Floating bus stops, championed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, have a cycle lane running between the pavement and the bus stop.

https://mol.im/a/16073897

This is why Burnham has spoken …


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TopicDate PostedPosted By
Cyclists Killed Or Injured 234 Pedestrians Last Year25/08/26 12:29:00 Sue Hammond
   Reply25/08/26 22:53:00 Richard Carter
      Reply26/08/26 08:09:00 Richard Carter
         Reply26/08/26 08:52:00 Ivonne Holliday
            Re:Reply26/08/26 09:57:00 John Hawkes
         Re:Reply26/08/26 09:48:00 John Hawkes
      Re:Reply26/08/26 09:45:00 John Hawkes
         Reply26/08/26 10:09:00 Martine Guy
            Re:Reply26/08/26 10:16:00 John Hawkes
            Re:Reply26/08/26 16:26:00 Lucille Grant
               Reply26/08/26 16:54:00 Martine Guy
                  Re:Reply26/08/26 17:18:00 Sue Hammond
                     Re:Re:Reply26/08/26 17:47:00 Michael Brigo
                        Re:Re:Re:Reply26/08/26 18:02:00 Ivonne Holliday
                           Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply26/08/26 19:38:00 Michael Brigo
                              Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply26/08/26 19:47:00 Ivonne Holliday
                              Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply26/08/26 19:58:00 John Hawkes
                                 Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply26/08/26 20:52:00 Michael Brigo
                                    Reply26/08/26 21:41:00 Sue Hammond

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