However, Cambridgeshire County Council also noted that cycling levels have risen by almost 50 per cent and pedestrian use is up 30 per cent since 2017 cycling
show that there have been more reported collisions in the three years since it was installed than in the three years prior in its old layout.
Between 2012 and 2017, the previous layout saw 12 collisions between drivers and cyclists, with eight involving cyclists since July 2020 and two involving a pedestrian being hit by a driver. Three of the collisions were described as serious. "All of the traffic is watchful, everyone is on the lookout and stops for you," he said."As a cyclist, as long as you approach with caution yourself and are watchful it's fine. To me it is safe overall. I think it's an asset."
Its installation was welcomed by the Cambridge Cycle Campaign who said it is"a joy to ride" but added that"it may take a while for everyone to get used to the new design so take care as you travel through the area".
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