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Bike Polite in Edinburgh

Bike riders in Edinburgh are being urged to be more polite when riding.

Bike simulator training

Simulators have proved effective in the training of pilots, car drivers and motorcyclists. Do they have a future for bike education?

Conflict with motorcycles

Motorcyclists cheating traffic by sneaking up the bike lane are a risk to cyclists.

Inquiry into Violence Associated with Motor Vehicle Use

In April 2005 the Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee released the Inquiry into Violence Associated with Motor Vehicle Use

Mobile phone distraction evidence

There is strong evidence that it is inappropriate to use a mobile phone while driving.

Mobile phone penalties

Mobile phone use is implicated in many collisions. Penalties for using a hand held mobile phone while driving are strongly supported.

Pedestrians as hazards

With greatly increased rider numbers in the CBD, the casual indifference of pedestrians at red lights has created a new risk for bikes

Police enforcement

Now that more bike riders are on the road, Police will be paying more attention to our rights and welfare.

Road safety for cyclists

Cycle facilities should provide cyclists a safe and attractive place to ride

Share the Road campaign

Share the Road is a community road safety campaign to help drivers and cyclists use the road cooperatively

Tram and bus route improvements

We support changes that improve the world for both bike riders and public transport passengers

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