I don't think its an either/or situation. There will always be places where cyclists, even those using segregated routes, could benefit from training but universal training for all wouldn't make every road safe.
The two go hand in hand to improve safety, just like the driving test and a motorway central reservation. We need to make sure that if one of these things is successful that fact isn't used as an excuse to cancel the other.
I don't think its an either/or situation. There will always be places where cyclists, even those using segregated routes, could benefit from training but universal training for all wouldn't make every road safe.
The two go hand in hand to improve safety, just like the driving test and a motorway central reservation. We need to make sure that if one of these things is successful that fact isn't used as an excuse to cancel the other.