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Whether you\u2019re driving a car or riding a bike, the place you\u2019re most likely to collide with another vehicle is a junction \u2013 where two or more roads meet. And given that no one wants to bend their frame, or scratch their paintwork \u2013 what can we do to reduce the risk to our vehicles, and to ourselves?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Identify the problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nothing demonstrates road safety, or lack thereof, like a video of your daily commute. There are a lot of cyclists in London, but you can\u2019t help but feel there would be a lot more if it wasn\u2019t for these five intersections.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

When I learned to drive in Berkshire, just 40 miles from the centre of London, my instructor joked that, once I\u2019d passed my test, I\u2019d then have to learn how to drive in London. If it\u2019s that stressful for drivers new to the English capital\u2019s eccentric roads \u2013 imagine how crazy it must be for new cyclists.<\/p>\n

Engage your local government<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first stage of addressing a problem is admitting you have one. The great philosopher Thomas Hobbes pointed out that government bureaucracy can be a bit of a leviathan \u2013 slow to react, but ultimately very powerful. So, if you know there\u2019s a dangerous junction in your city, let your local representatives know, like this conscientious citizen from Windsor, Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

The Bike Windsor Essex campaign group have done extensive research to remove barriers to cycle journeys in high volume areas. Most importantly, they do a lot of the leg-work so the local government have to do little more than consider their well thought-out solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remember that everyone uses the road<\/strong><\/h2>\n

California\u2019s Redondo Beach intersection was notoriously bad for cyclists, but business as usual for American car owners. Fortunately, the local government recognised the appetite for a segregated cycle path and spent a considerable sum providing one. This is a happy ending, right? Not so fast.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

A local bike shop was quick to note how confusing the new layout was for motorists, suggesting that the local authorities didn\u2019t do enough to sign-post the changes for motorists. It\u2019s essential for any town planners to properly consider all road users when making changes to road layouts, for everyone\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

Adopt the right models<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Great cycling infrastructure shouldn\u2019t come at the expense of other road users. The Dutch are famous for their cycle paths, yet the Dutch have one of the highest rates of car ownership in the world. The more journeys taken by bicycle results in a better driving experience \u2013 here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Creating safe intersections that are stress-free for both motorists and cyclists is the greatest challenge. Email your local representatives and let them know which intersections you think should be improved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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