In aus.bicycle on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:04:08 +1000
EuanB said:
http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk/digest/research.html and a lot more from
Haven't digested much, but this caught my eye:
"More than one-half of accidents to cyclists occur at junctions. 80%
are related to turning against or crossing the path of other vehicles.
Where cycle paths are present, the most common collision type involves
motor vehicle turning right and cyclist going ahead. Often the motor
vehicle fails to cede right of way, but at traffic lights cyclists in
most cases passed at red."
which is presumably related to "Cycle track users most likely to run
red lights or cycle on pavements. "
although by "cycle track" I'm not sure if they mean off-road, on-road,
or both.
Presumably the problem boils down to intersection design - cycle paths
are an afterthought and the bikes aren't properly integrated into the
traffic flow.
Be interesting to see any stats on red light runners who are in the
traffic flow.
Zebee