Do cycle lanes increase safety of cyclists from overtaking vehicles?
Cycling is well known to improve individual health and fitness; it also benefits the wider population in terms of economy, road congestion and environmental impact. Governments and the EU promote cycling via many initiatives to achieve sustainable, clean and energy efficient transport systems. However, despite benefits outweighing the risks by 20:1, many consider the risk too great and fear of perceived danger on the road needs to be tackled. Cycle lanes have been used to improve cyclists’ safety and encourage more cyclists onto the road. This research