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@Pepperoni
HGV are not the evil. are just big and heavy vehicles as opposite to cyclists that are tiny and "naked" (in the sense of no protection at all in case of a collision). in the same way is clear that no road user or driver wants to kill somebody. distraction is one of the main reasons of dangerous situations on the roads.
at the same time lorries are necessary to keep this city running and as business seems to be the main concern of our society a ban is not an option, probably a regulation would not be "accepted" either or drivers would be pushed to move faster in the available windows to maximize productivity.
I think that the most productive thing we can do is make new or unexperienced cyclists aware of what are the dangerous situation on the roads.
we are a forum with over 5000 active members and most ride in london.
what about using all this people to distribute something like a leaflet, brochure or whatever where we explain basic points of cycling safely in a heavy traffic environment. give it away at traffic lights, put it on every single bike chained around...pass it on in some way.
I know it's a lot of paper and we would need to prepare it and some how find the money to print it but I'm convinced would be a good direct targeting.not a solution but would rise awareness.
what do you think?