Upper Tooting Road in Wandsworth (Photo: Pablo Edwards)
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Campaigners have accused local councils and Transport for London of dragging their feet to improve road safety.
1.3 million cycle journeys are estimated to take place in London per day, a 5% increase on from 2023.
New data from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has named a stretch of Upper Tooting Road in Wandsworth as the city’s most dangerous junction of cyclists.
Between 2019 and 2023, 11 serious and 20 minor cycling collisions were recorded at the this so-called “junction cluster”.
The LCC is calling for political action to help them deal with these infrastructural problems.
“We don’t see coherent action on climate, road danger, or active travel without politicians who are willing to lead”.
Electric hire bikes cause new problems
The data highlights a grim reality for cyclist across London. The LCC have highlighted five fatalities and 50 serious crashes that occurred in the ten most dangerous junctions identified by the LCC.
For regular cyclists, this poses a daily hazard.
Regular London cyclist, Francis Martin, highlighted problems with new electric bikes and lighting as major issues:
“Personally, my bug bear when it comes to cycling in London is actually the electric hire bikes. They can just jump on an electric bike and go at 1520 miles an hour”.
Cycling is being prioritised by the Transport for London
TfL says it has invested £150 million in its Safe Streets programme, with improvements made at 45 junctions.
Works are also underway to improve cyclist safety at other high-risk, including London Bridge and Battersea Bridge.
Speaking for Tfl, Penny Reeves Head of Network Sponsorship, has committed to making “life-saving changes” to the infrastructure.
“Cycling deaths have dropped by 30% compared to a decade ago, but we know there’s more to do.”
Penny Reeves, Head of Network Sponsorship
She also added that Tfl are “investing an additional £50million to help boroughs improve safety.”
Similarly, opting for more cyclist-focused provisions could improve the situation.
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StandfirstLondon Cycling Campaign has revealed the capital's most dangerous junction for cyclists.
Campaigners have accused local councils and Transport for London of dragging their feet to improve road safety.
1.3 million cycle journeys are estimated to take place in London per day, a 5% increase on from 2023.
New data from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has named a stretch of Upper Tooting Road in Wandsworth as the city’s most dangerous junction of cyclists.
Between 2019 and 2023, 11 serious and 20 minor cycling collisions were recorded at the this so-called “junction cluster”.
The LCC is calling for political action to help them deal with these infrastructural problems.
“We don’t see coherent action on climate, road danger, or active travel without politicians who are willing to lead”.
Electric hire bikes cause new problems
The data highlights a grim reality for cyclist across London. The LCC have highlighted five fatalities and 50 serious crashes that occurred in the ten most dangerous junctions identified by the LCC.
For regular cyclists, this poses a daily hazard.
Regular London cyclist, Francis Martin, highlighted problems with new electric bikes and lighting as major issues:
“Personally, my bug bear when it comes to cycling in London is actually the electric hire bikes. They can just jump on an electric bike and go at 1520 miles an hour”.
Cycling is being prioritised by the Transport for London
TfL says it has invested £150 million in its Safe Streets programme, with improvements made at 45 junctions.
Works are also underway to improve cyclist safety at other high-risk, including London Bridge and Battersea Bridge.
Speaking for Tfl, Penny Reeves Head of Network Sponsorship, has committed to making “life-saving changes” to the infrastructure.
“Cycling deaths have dropped by 30% compared to a decade ago, but we know there’s more to do.”
Penny Reeves, Head of Network Sponsorship
She also added that Tfl are “investing an additional £50million to help boroughs improve safety.”
Similarly, opting for more cyclist-focused provisions could improve the situation.
