1.. Outside the school gates, the cars are speeding past at more than twice the speed limit. Mothers of school-aged children are also worried about their children cycling to school (even using the cycle lanes), for the roads are far too dangerous for students to be out on.
2. There is a certain opposition of the idea to ban cars among the local businessmen, whose businesses depend on getting large numbers of customers. If we ban cars completely, they will be forced to close down. …
This is a proposal on how to improve
safety for cyclists and pedestrians
in our area. It outlines the changes I
recommend, including some of the
comments I received while carrying
out my "research".