A junction in Tooting is amongst the most dangerous places to cycle in London.
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An interactive map has identified London’s top 10 dangerous cyclist junctions.
The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) analysed the number of cyclist deaths and injuries at junctions across London over the past five years.
The data compiled highlighted that a total of seven fatalities, 37 severe injuries and 71 minor injuries occurred at these 10 junctions, with south London appearing four times.
In response, the LCC launched its ‘dangerous junctions’ campaign.
This initiative was prompted by the deaths of Dr Martha Krawiec and Shatha Ali, who both lost their lives while cycling through Holborn.
Holborn Station and Theobalds Road are respectively ranked sixth and seventh on the list of top 10 most dangerous cyclist junctions, listed below.
Credit: London Cycling Campaign
One of the riskiest spots for cyclists is in Tooting where Ansell Road, Derinton Road, Price Close, and Lessingham Avenue meet Upper Tooting Road and the Cycle SuperHighway CS7. The junction is currently protected by traffic wands.
Around 3,000 cyclists use this area daily, according to the LCC.
However, these side streets are commonly used by drivers as shortcuts, causing a lot of turning traffic.
In the past five years, this area has seen 11 serious cycling injuries, as well as 18 minor injuries.
‘Horrific data’
Tom Fyans, London Cycling Campaign Chief Executive said: “Behind this horrific data are hundreds of stories of families torn apart by tragedy and lives changed forever.”
He is calling for faster and bolder ways to make the streets safer for cyclists.
Jeremy Leach, Chair, London Living Streets, said: “This mapping shows the horrific impact, almost 4,000 people were killed or seriously injured on London’s roads last year and well over half of those were either walking or cycling.
“This is simply an unacceptable level of loss. The actions needed are well known.”
City News contacted Transport for London for a comment but they are yet to reply.
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StandfirstA new mapping website lets cyclists check out the major hazards on their daily routes and in their local areas.
An interactive map has identified London’s top 10 dangerous cyclist junctions.
The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) analysed the number of cyclist deaths and injuries at junctions across London over the past five years.
The data compiled highlighted that a total of seven fatalities, 37 severe injuries and 71 minor injuries occurred at these 10 junctions, with south London appearing four times.
In response, the LCC launched its ‘dangerous junctions’ campaign.
This initiative was prompted by the deaths of Dr Martha Krawiec and Shatha Ali, who both lost their lives while cycling through Holborn.
Holborn Station and Theobalds Road are respectively ranked sixth and seventh on the list of top 10 most dangerous cyclist junctions, listed below.
Credit: London Cycling Campaign
One of the riskiest spots for cyclists is in Tooting where Ansell Road, Derinton Road, Price Close, and Lessingham Avenue meet Upper Tooting Road and the Cycle SuperHighway CS7. The junction is currently protected by traffic wands.
Around 3,000 cyclists use this area daily, according to the LCC.
However, these side streets are commonly used by drivers as shortcuts, causing a lot of turning traffic.
In the past five years, this area has seen 11 serious cycling injuries, as well as 18 minor injuries.
‘Horrific data’
Tom Fyans, London Cycling Campaign Chief Executive said: “Behind this horrific data are hundreds of stories of families torn apart by tragedy and lives changed forever.”
He is calling for faster and bolder ways to make the streets safer for cyclists.
Jeremy Leach, Chair, London Living Streets, said: “This mapping shows the horrific impact, almost 4,000 people were killed or seriously injured on London’s roads last year and well over half of those were either walking or cycling.
“This is simply an unacceptable level of loss. The actions needed are well known.”
City News contacted Transport for London for a comment but they are yet to reply.
