Update: TfL also sent a (different) email to drivers.
Update 2: TfL actually sent 3 different emails, confusing.
TfL has just sent the following "Travel informatio n reminder" email:
Update 2: TfL actually sent 3 different emails, confusing.
TfL has just sent the following "Travel informatio
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It is not solely up to cyclists, or just cyclists and drivers, TfL have responsibility as well. For providing inadequate and dangerous provision for cyclists and pedestrians.
The above email also advises "drivers ... to take care on London's roads," but all the emphasis is on cyclists' responsibilities.
TfL could easily add:
Drivers are reminded to:
- Give cyclists adequate room.
- Look before opening their doors.
- Not violate Advanced Stop Zones.
Edit: More info discussing TfL's responsibilities, and its failure to meet them.
You are a cyclist so you got the cyclist version. Drivers got a different email reminding them of their responsibilities, and covering your points, which read...
ReplyDelete"Dear Mr Driver,
I am writing to both drivers and cyclists reminding them to take care on London’s roads.
If you drive in London, please remember to give space to cyclists when overtaking and at junctions. Please remember to look out for cyclists when turning left or right and check before you open your door as they can be hard to spot. For more information please click here [link to http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/21074.aspx]
We are also writing to cyclists to remind them to be visible, be alert to other road users and ensure they follow the Highway Code when cycling. If you are interested to see what we are advising cyclists, please visit tfl.gov.uk/cyclesafety
Yours sincerely,
Ben Plowden Director, Surface Planning"
I think TfL are to be appluaded for this. Seems fair and even-handed to me as a cyclist and non-driver.
Thanks for that!
DeleteIt is fair and even-handed.
TfL make it very clear in the Drivers' email about their advice to cyclists, but not in the Cyclists' email re. their advice for drivers.
Although if they can differentiate at this level why do I still get emails asking me to turn my engine off at traffic lights?