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Re: the overall subject, it's impractical to lobby for a complete ban at present as lorries are a key part of the logistics infrastructure of the construction and retail industries. Change on that level will take a long long time. Better to try to work with the existing structure and make things safer for all.
I find bus drivers in London to be extremely conscientious these days (and certainly 100 times safer and more considerate than the one's in Manchester) - which is a huge huge improvement over 5-6 years ago.
So, even though these things don't always happen quickly it* is* possible to see the improvement.I hope we can do the same for HGV drivers in general. Chapeau to all at LCC for making the road a safer place to be.
Please lobby for cab drivers to have to attend cycle training though - please. They may not cause as many fatalities but I find they are the most antagonistic, aggressive and unpredictable of all road users.