I had the privilege this year of working with the slightly mad group of architects and planners who decided to cycle from Portland Oregon, USA to Portland Place in London. They wanted to see first hand how the USA was managing the return to cycling as a key form of transport. You can't fault them for commitment - they cycled over 4,000 miles to find out the good, the bad and the ugly of cyclist and driver behaviour and infrastructure. Their findings have been compiled in a report that was presented today by ride Captain, Peter Murray to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
Peter also used the opportunity to launch the 'Golding Rule' in honour of, Francis Golding who was tragically killed in cycling accident in central London in November. The Golding Rule was inspired by the way in which USA road users are encouraged to 'yield' to the most vulnerable road user. A very simple sign shows the rule of the road - cars take care of cyclists - cyclists take care of pedestrians. It's a common sense approach that really works. Sadly it is lacking on UK roads. Hopefully with enough encouragement from cyclists, we will see these signs all over London. Encourage your local authority to adopt 'The Golding Rule'.
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| Peter Murray with The Golding Rule sign. Picture by Grant Smith |
Peter also used the opportunity to launch the 'Golding Rule' in honour of, Francis Golding who was tragically killed in cycling accident in central London in November. The Golding Rule was inspired by the way in which USA road users are encouraged to 'yield' to the most vulnerable road user. A very simple sign shows the rule of the road - cars take care of cyclists - cyclists take care of pedestrians. It's a common sense approach that really works. Sadly it is lacking on UK roads. Hopefully with enough encouragement from cyclists, we will see these signs all over London. Encourage your local authority to adopt 'The Golding Rule'.
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