Road safety initiative launched by Transport for Buckinghamshire
'Share the Road' will focus on bikers, cyclists and e-scooter users
Transport for Buckinghamshire is reminded drivers and cyclists of other road users.
Throughout April, Transport for Buckinghamshire's road safety initiative, Travel Safe Bucks, will be focusing on the 'Share the Road' campaign.
This will support the Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary's ongoing 'Two Wheels' campaign, looking at biker, cyclist and e-scooter safety on the roads.
Travel Safe Bucks will share safety messages on their social media channels to encourage drivers and cyclists to share the road safely and to watch out for one another.
With long days, warmer weather and restrictions easing in the area, more people are getting on their bikes, but unfortunately not everyone is taking appropriate safety measures.
Service Director for Highways and Technical Services, Rob Smith, said:
"Buckinghamshire is a lovely county for cycling and its popularity seems to keep on growing, especially over lockdown when getting outside for exercise was so crucial to us all. It's important for us all to be aware that cyclists are vulnerable on the road, and some may be new to cycling.
"We would ask all drivers to be patient and to take extra care around cyclists at junctions and roundabouts. If you're a cyclist, please make sure you wear something bright so that you can be seen easily, make sure your lights are working - and use them!"
People travelling around the county are being asked to make sure they're sharing the road safely with other users.
Drivers are being reminded to allow plenty of space when overtaking bikes - at least 1.5 meters as advised in the Highway Code.