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in addition to targeting MEPs i sent out letters to my local councillors, got this reply from cllr Mike Katz
Dear Almac68
Many thanks for your enquiry regarding the Cycling safety campaign relating to HGVs.
Camden supports any changes in legislation that would make it mandatory for HGVs to have sensors and cameras to remove blind spots. The conflict between cyclists and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) continues to be an issue. The Council is working with both cyclists and HGV drivers, in partnership with Metropolitan Police, to reduce collisions between these users. The Council has produced awareness raising videos, conducted cycle training for lorry drivers and worked with London-wide initiatives such as 'Exchanging Places' which invite cyclists to sit in a lorry driver seat.
Camden has been promoting the use of sensors to businesses in Camden and applied for funding from the Department for Transport to offer a grant to businesses to install sensors.
Unfortunately DfT did not allocate funding to Camden for this project; however some businesses in Camden have expressed an interest in getting sensors fitted.
Our current focus is to work with the Council's fleet providers and contractors and to undertake HGV driver cycle-awareness training. These projects are ongoing and Camden will continue to examine all options to reduce the conflict between cyclists and HGVs.
I hope this answers your enquiry - do let me know if you require any further information
regards
Mike
Cllr Mike Katz
Labour Councillor for Kilburn ward
London Borough of Camden
Town Hall
Judd Street
London WC1H 9JE
m: 07881 515260
e: mike.katz@camden.gov.uk