How to make the roads safer?

the members of this forum are probably more likely to commit acts of randomness, jump red lights and cycle on the pavement than any other london based cycling demographic. I can't see a voluntary training scheme ever changing that.

precisely ^

at the same time comments like this from dj:-
"Last night a van pulled out on me on my way home. Another cyclist asked me how I stopped so quickly, to avoid being hit. In fact I was already aware the driver had not seen me so had started to slow down already, the driver did not make eye contact when I looked at him." prove how advanced most readers here on a bike.

Mentoring can be done informally, by members for people that they like, perhaps work mates, improving riders friends and family. Read cyclecraft cover to cover.

Until the time workplaces get Bike it officers (or some sort of role whatever its called), people who will go in get staff trained, talk about cycling to bosses, source bike parking, sort showers and facilities in offices etc etc, people should ride fast, ride well, (and be a good example to children and nice to old ladies and dogs).