How close is too close?
Who is this for : Cyclists, schools, parents, cycling agencies and anyone interested in making our streets safer.
Aims: Awareness for cyclists when cycling near pedestrians with impairments.
Keywords: Cyclists, Highway Code
Watch Lyn’s encounter with cyclists (20 seconds each)
Lyn’s Routine Journey
Lyn, a guide dog owner, wears a camera to document her journey in Glasgow, UK, as she navigates: pedestrain crossings; stairs; and building materials.
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Lyn’s Routine Journey
Lyn, a guide dog owner, wears a camera to document her journey in Glasgow, UK, as she navigates: pedestrain crossings; stairs; and building materials.
This video will start playing at 6m00s
Questions:
What did you think about how close the cyclists were to Lyn when she was walking?
Do you think the cyclists would change their behaviour?
Who else is responsible for the situation? Other pedestrians?
Listen to Bert’s story on the video below (20 seconds)
Cyclist Infrastructure and Behaviour
Covering issues of cyclist infrastructure, including: crossings; attitudes; and cycle lanes.
View Dutch version This video will start playing at 1m22s
Questions:
Who has the right of way a pedestrian or a cyclist?
What can we do?
When cycling, we can:
- Comply with The Highway Code.
- Avoid cycling on pavements.
- Be alert to pedestrians who might need to cross the cycle lane, particularly if they have a white cane, a guide dog, or a mobility device.
- Slow down and stop to let pedestrians cross.
- Be aware that pedestrians walking or wheeling in a cycle lane might have no choice but to do so.
- Be constantly mindful of pedestrians when cycling in shared space. Dismount and push the bike if that would make pedestrians safer.
- Make sure our bikes have working bells.
What does the law say?
Do you know the Highway Code for cyclists? You might be surprised!