'The dreadful events of the past weeks needs to mark a line in the sand' After three cyclists die in hit and run cases in three weeks in Birmingham, campaigners are calling for an 'end to road violence' cycling
In a letter signed by 15 campaign groups, the Birmingham City Council has been called upon to deliver road safety with the same mindset with which it delivered infrastructure for the Commonwealth Games, in order to bring an “end to road violence” as three cyclists, including a 12-year-old boy lost their lives to hit-and-run cases in three weeks.
But with even campaigners standing with placards asking motorists to drive safely, some drivers blatantly jumped red lights, switched lanes at the last minute or were speeding — all actions contributing to the horrific risks facing cyclists and pedestrians, Better Streets for Birmingham told road.cc.
"We need to see a commitment from West Midlands Police to better enforce driving offences, from Birmingham City Council to expedite safe walking, wheeling and scooting infrastructure schemes, and from drivers to drive more thoughtfully. Many of our members drive as well as walking, wheeling, scooting and using public transport. We want to see every Brummie getting home safely."
And a 12-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a car on the A45 Coventry Road near Kings Road on June 8. A motorist involved was arrested and bailed. Flowers and touching tributes have been left to the young victim.
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