Tell the Mayor not to endanger the lives of cyclists and pedestrians! The LCC has written to London Mayor Boris Johnson asking him not to make a snap decision to allow motorbikes to use bus lanes. Even Transport for London has said the data the mayor is considering, is ‘not considered sufficiently reliable to inform a decision on such an important issue’.”
If taken, the decision would not only be against the advice of transport officials, but also without the input of cycling and pedestrian groups.
You can add your name to the letter by filling in the form on the LCC website .


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(Motor)Cycles in Bus Lanes
Cycles should not be in bus lanes as they cause more congestions when traffic has to slow down as buses pull out to overtake bicycles. Although I think motorcyles pose a minimal threat to cyclists I do think that cyclists need a dedicated cycle lane, which has priotity over other road users and which no other vehicle can use. Motorcyles should be allowed to use the bus lane as they do not hinder the progress of buses and it is far safer to be in the bus lane than filtering on the ‘wrong’ side of the road.
I agree with a previous comment that having motorbikes in the bus lane helps to educate car drivers not to swing left without looking. More traffic in the bus lane means cars/lorries need to pay more attention as the lane is less likely to be empty.
Cyclists should not worry so much about motorbikes: If a car/lorry hits a cycle they suffer a few dents to their bodywork and the driver has the incovenience of getting it fixed. If a motorbike hits a cycle the rider risks broken bones, gravel rash, a written off bike and has to replace a crash helmet. Which kind of driver is going to take more care around a bicycle?
Users of two wheeled transport should unite and push for road designs geared more towards them to make their travelling much safer.
Just let em stay
Cut the riders some slack!!
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Let the Motorcycles stay!
Motorcycle riders are the most alert and less distracted there. there are no cell phones, text massages or emails to send. we have to pay attention 100 percent to what is going on!!
I agree. Motorcycles are
I agree. Motorcycles are the only drivers that are actually out on the road and fully paying attention. They are there to enjoy the ride not to get somewhere.
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Motorbikes in Bus Lanes
Motorbike riders are among the safest motorists on the road. Much more responsible than bus drivers or taxis. Our lives are at stake on a daily basis, just like cyclists, and our road using habits are well honed and in the main, safe. Motorbike riders and cyclists should unite to educate other road users, not fight between each other. Don’t force motorbikes to use the wrong side of the road in traffic. Let’s share the bus lanes, and contain buses and cabs to make them aware of our presence collectively. Less congestion is a real bonus. Safety studies suggest that this measure improves collective safety as well – not the contrary.
Pedestrians do not 'jay-walk'
The Bristol experience is interesting, but it doesn’t necessarily translate to London, and the London Cycling Campaign petition was just asking that it’s looked at properly. I don’t agree that all bikers won’t cause a problem for cyclists, while London buses are usually considerately driven.
There is no such thing as ‘jay-walking’ in this country. Pedestrians have an equal right to the road . I do wonder if you can see motorbikes because they are closer to the pavement, it would be safer for pedestrians – my friend was hit by a motorbike in central London and took nearly a year to get back full mobility. But it’s something the experts need to look at.
Personally i think that
Personally i think that Cycles should be banned from Bus lanes as you consistently do not obey the rules of the road & cause obstruction for buses (primary use of bus lanes is?
Motorcycles were promised use of these bus lanes and he will deliver on this promise as a strong petition is already being signed to get motorcycle access to bus lanes
Agree
I agree and i think that Cycles should be banned from Bus lanes.
Its very dangerous
Keep motorbikes out of London bus lanes
I am suprised too...
I think London needs to adapt quickly and sort out its Bus Lanes and I am suprised we dont allow Motorcycles in those lanes. I do have issues over the M4 and its taxi lane… but thats a whole other story.
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