Adventurer Mark Beaumont delivers Road Share research calling for the introduction of presumed liability for vulnerable road users
New research shows that government attempts to encourage active travel are being hampered by a lack of legislation that protects walkers and cyclists.Scotland is falling well behind its European neighbours in promoting walking and cycling. Some European cities have over 55 per cent of trips being made by walking and cycling but despite huge efforts even Edinburgh as Scotland’s walking and cycling capital has achieved only 30% of trips by active modes.
Analysis of road casualty statistics in the report reveals that walking and cycling are becoming relatively less safe when compared to car