Don't think disabled people aren't interested in cycling – or in proper bike lanes | Isabelle Clement

Objectors to new bike routes in London and elsewhere often cite the needs of people with disabilities. They’ve missed the point

Whenever bike infrastructure is debated, it’s never very long before someone objects by saying: “But what happens to people with disabilities if you build cycle lanes?” They have forgotten one very important thing: a lot of disabled people cycle, and benefit even more than most from quick, safe cycle routes.

Such arguments are seen around the country, but are particularly prominent right now in London, with a new mayor being elected next week, and where objectors to proposed cycle superhighways say these will harm disabled people, “who are reliant on their cars”.

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