LETTER AS SUBMITTED TO THE INDEPENDENT

Dear Editor,

The recent tragic death of several cyclists on an outing in Wales is reported to have been caused by a car skidding on ice. But the more basic reason these people died is that 'soft' travellers like cyclists and pedestrians are so often forced to share the same road space as 'hard' things like cars, lorries and buses, travelling at much higher speeds.

We badly need a national network of traffic-free routes for cyclists and pedestrians. A small part of the current road budget could greatly accelerate the excellent work already being done by the Sustrans charity, building that network. Many more people could then, safely, enjoy the pleasure of travelling under their own 'steam', gaining fitness, fighting flab, and helping to combat the dangers of climate change.

Sincerely,

Gerry Wolff

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