The Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association say they are opposed to creating “pop-up” cycleways for the use of key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
, that the “needs of logistics businesses are taken into account when developing active travel plans,” fearing not just loss of curbside access but also that journey times might be “adversely affected.”
In a May 20 letter to the Director-General of Roads, Places and Environment at the DfT, the RHA’s director of public affairs Rod McKenzie said his organization has “serious concerns” about emergency measures being put in place to protect cyclists and pedestrians during the lockdown. Given there’s only “limited available road space,” he added, “both passenger and freight transport needs must be considered together,” which can be considered code for “don’t take any space away from motorists.”
Heavy goods vehicle driver Clive Matthews disputes the RHA’s claim that creating cycleways will induce traffic congestion:
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