Over the last decade, cycling has seen an explosion in popularity in London. We have never seen so many people out and about on two wheels. This increase in bikes – to be celebrated – has nonetheless led to new challenges.
Sharing space with new users in new ways is not easy. It can be frightening, especially to those most vulnerable – pedestrians. It takes hard work on all sides to learn to coexist safely and respectfully. This involves listening to each other’s needs and concerns. Neither fearmongering nor kneejerk legislative change are the answer.
