Chris Boardman slams MPs supposed to be concerned about road cycling safety

[mattghg]

The MPs that sit on the transport select committee should be embarrassed by their performance yesterday in an inquiry that was meant to be about why six people died riding bicycles on London’s roads in the space of two weeks.

In front of them sat experts from campaigning bodies, transport research and the police – all ready to get into a proper discussion - and yet the MPs demonstrated that they didn’t even know the most basic of facts. Evidence and statistics were bypassed in favour of opinions and anecdotes on sideline topics.

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Politicians blathering on about helmets (which wouldn't have helped any of the victims), road tax (which doesn't exist) and cyclist registration(!)...

Sadly this doesn't even surprise me

 

[Arnout]

Considering the infrastructure in London, I'm inclined to say cycling there is at own risk at the moment. I wouldn't even try it.