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I think they mean the perceived relative risk of cyclists versus other road traffic is disproportionate.
People are generally blind to the impact of motor vehicle traffic on their wellbeing and safety because it's been a mainstay for decades, while cyclists and their associate infrastructure are relatively novel.
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Hitting pedestrians while RLJ is a "perceived risk"? Didn't give a way to cars while RLJ is a just "visible" rule-breaking? Going 50kmh downhill in Greenwich park is not a big deal? Overtaking at full speed on CS in the wrong direction is just a minor annoying thing?
Also, feeling unsafe it's a reaction to danger - is it not obvious?
Anyway, I wouldn't blame cyclists only - it's a general lack of respect and kindness in society (the roads are just another public space), and of course, the plates and fines won't help here.