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I have just read this through & am still confused regarding non-cyclists using CSH's (Boris Blue Lanes - e.g CSH & or 8).
I have the odd chat with scooters/taxis, who after they have told me to piss off, usually ask me what part of the highway code they are contravening, I haven't a clue, I looked at a recent Q&A with Boris & am still unsure - does anyone have informed advise?
Motorcycles in Cycle Superhighways, Question No: 2576 / 2010, Valerie Shawcross
You did not answer my question No: 2548 / 2010. It was
Will motorcycles be allowed in the Cycle Superhighways? Your answer is ‘’The Barclays Cycle Superhighways are not designed for motorcycles.’’
This is not a reply to the question. The reply should be a yes or a no. I am concerned that motorbikes are not banned from using the blue cycle lanes where they do not over lap with bus lanes. There are also some areas on the network where motorbikes are allowed in cycle lanes. Can you please answer the question are motorbikes allowed into cycle lanes? And for the sake of clarity can you confirmed whether there are any enforcement action taken against motorbikes or other vehicles which drive in the superhighways?
Answer from the Mayor: Cycle Superhighways (CSHs) were developed using existing traffic orders and in accordance with DfT guidelines. Where CSHs are mandatory on-carriageway cycle lanes or physically segregated cycle lanes, no other traffic may use them. Where CSHs use bus lanes on borough roads, buses and taxis may use them, but motorcycles may not. Where CSHs use bus lanes on red routes, motorcyclists may use them, but cyclists are still protected from general traffic when the bus lane is in operation. Other parts of the Cycle Superhighways use advisory cycle lanes, blue surfacing or logos - other traffic may use these areas. Enforcement is undertaken through the established procedures.
In all cases the blue surfacing or logos are designed to help cyclists find their way, and will help make other road users aware they are likely to encounter high volumes of cyclists, advancing the proven ‘safety in numbers’ effect.