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London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document

Representation ID: 32091

Received: 22/03/2013

Respondent: Mr Tom Clark

Representation Summary:

Due to high cyclist casualty rates in Southend, all routes should be segregated and independent of road network. Cycle routes should be given priority over roads at key intersections/Danger spots. At the moment, cycle routes are fragmented, not well integrated and involve much waiting in order to cross roads. In short, they always play second fiddle to requirements of the car, which is a dis-incentive for people to cycle because of perceived danger and difficulites in crossing roads.

Full text:

Due to high cyclist casualty rates in Southend, all routes should be segregated and independent of road network. Cycle routes should be given priority over roads at key intersections/Danger spots. At the moment, cycle routes are fragmented, not well integrated and involve much waiting in order to cross roads. In short, they always play second fiddle to requirements of the car, which is a dis-incentive for people to cycle because of perceived danger and difficulites in crossing roads.