With reference to the article by Hollye Blades in the Guardian, October 26, (town chiefs want cyclists off), I think it is time to speak up for responsible cycling.
I cycle every week in Kingston, instead of using the car.
Every time, there is a conflict with pedestrians and danger from traffic.
This is due to non-continuous fragments of cycle lane - often unclear, or ambiguously marked e.g. at Richmond Road and Sopwith Way junction.
In several places there is shared usage and in others tracks are impossible to reach without danger, such as Eden Street.
The expensively refurbished Castle Street has wiped out any cycling right of way (contrary to previous statements).
If Graham McNally wants fines for cyclists on pavements, he should also want fines for pedestrians on cycle tracks!
Who is ignoring the most urgent problem for us all - the reduction of carbon emissions?
Michael Southgate
Shortlands Road
Kingston
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