Traffic Incident - Rye lane/E Dulwich Road (November 12)

[fuzzyboots]

Interesting thread! As a former commuting cyclist (used to cycle to Chiswick and back everyday) I would say that I've observed many cyclists jumping lights. Sometimes with due care and sometimes not. Even with the green boxes, which seem to be regularly hijacked by motorcyclists, it's often safer to leave in advance of the rest of the traffic behind you by a few seconds. That doesn't mean, however, that cyclists should disregard pedestrians or cycle through green man lights.

Using shared cycle/bus/taxi/motorbike lanes is hazardous enough in itself. The roundabout at Waterloo/IMAX is particularly hairy as a cyclist, as is the cycle lane in the middle of Blackfriars Bridge.

BAsically, EVERYONE should abide by the rules and then only "genuine" accidents would happen. I think it's the sheer volume of road/pavement users that cause the problems. It only takes a small incident for the whole system to seize up and it only takes one mistake to cost someone their life.

I so hope that person knocked over has a favourable outcome. As a mum of three, I shudder when I see the risks that many drivers/cyclists/pedestrians take. And as the driver of the car that drunk man fell into 10 days ago, I guess it's on my mind more than most!

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[Sandperson]

The cycle lanes on Blackfriars Bridge are now on the outside of the traffic after at least two people were killed there. Have been for a while now.

[fuzzyboots]

Sandperson - that's a huge relief. I occasionally had to navigate that cycle lane after a meeting in the City, and it was so SCARY. Like taking your life in your hands. SHUDDER.