“Changing Places” event for Cyclists

Cyclists are being invited by City of London Police to “change places” with HGV drivers, and learn more about how they use the road. The event is being held at Finsbury Circus from 7.30am to 11.30am on Wednesday 20th May, and will allow cyclists to take the drivers seat in a heavy good vehicle and get a better understanding of a driver’s experience on the road, including learning about blind spots. It’s hope that the session will improve the safety of cyclists who share road space with HGVs.

‘Changing Places’ is a joint initiative between the City of London Police force’s Road Policing Unit and the Metropolitan Police Traffic Partnership Unit.

Contraflow Cycling in the City

Cyclists could be going the wrong way down one way streets this Summer in a pilot scheme to test contraflow cycling. The City of London Corporation is apparently keen to run the trial to encourage cycling in the square mile.

According to Bikeradar.com, the trial would run throughout this summer and be in operation in West Smithfield, Salisbury Court, Throgmorton Street, Cloth Fair, Finsbury Circus, Creechurch Lane and the east half of Fann Street.

The thinking is that it would allow cyclists to avoid busy roads and get an easier run down quieter one way streets. Find out more at Bike Radar.

Do you think this is a good idea? Would this encourage you to ride a bike in the City? Do you drive a car and think this could be dangerous? Leave your comments below.