Even in crowded conditions, cyclists are perfectly able to mix
harmoniously with pedestrians and, contrary to popular belief,
they are not a major danger to them. CTC View (formal statement
of CTC's policy): - Cyclists should behave responsibly and
within the law. - Cyclists do very little harm to other road
users, including pedestrians. - Unlike driving, most cycling
takes place in areas of high pedestrian activity, but it poses
far less risk to pedestrians than motor vehicles. This is the
case even for pavement cycling and red light jumping, neither of
which CTC condones. - Cyclists and pedestrians are able to
interact far more harmoniously, even in crowded conditions, than
is often thought. - People who are frail or who suffer sensory
or mobility impairments are often understandably reluctant to
share space with cyclists. Trials, however, usually prove that
cyclists very rarely put any pedestrian in a hazardous
situation. Codes of practice - backed up as required by policing
- are preferable solutions, rat