Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

The government should make more provision for cyclists and endeavour to minimise cycling on roads by ensuring provision of segregated cycle paths. Cyclists should be required to have third party insurance and be subject to all traffic laws.

Proper bike lanes are needed away from traffic. Not just token white lines down roads these are so dangerous.

Yes use of bicycles should be promoted but with proper infrastructure for cycling rather than bike lanes tagged onto the side of the road (see netherlands as example)

Electric bicycles should be subsidised and promoted as a commuting alternative to cars with provisions made for them to be safely stored/recharged at the workplace

There are other ways to encourage without adding more bike lanes such advertising but it should never be forced

Yes providing a licensing system is introduced as well as a proficiency test for all - not just primary schools

They should promote bicycle use by creating safer bike routes and subsidising the cost of bikes and weatherproof clothing for cyclists.

Yes if England was designed better for tgid but its not and the mindsets of people wont change and wont help disabled people so no

Yes, but only where there is enough space to separate the bike path safely from other traffic and the implementation of the bike lanes does not slow down other traffic.

Yes but as a secondary policy to the expansion of public transport and not where it damages high street economies

No, but investment in greener, more efficient and readily available public transport for all (Bicycles are only for a section of the population - not for disabled, elderly, frail and infirm, etc)

Yes, but start making rules that cyclists must use these lanes and also have safety equipment as standard as well as follow the rules of the road - including penalties is dangerously riding, not following highway code or mounting pavements.

There needs to be more cycle lanes/routes up and down the UK. I agree that cycling is a positive and healthy mode of travel, but they are priotised on roads that they don't pay tax towards. Perhaps if they paid cycling tax, there would be more funding available for bike facilities.

No! They’ve done this in my area and it has only increased traffic and pollution while cyclists don’t even use the lanes

We should create cycle lanes that will benefit cyclists and commuters but they shouldn’t take up lots of space on the roads and cause traffic issues.

Roads are not wide enough but safe cycle lanes would be good as long as it doesn’t impact cat drivers.

No Cyclists should be mandatory licensed and identifiable via a technology reader, as cause MANY accidents and behave abhorrently to other road users

Yes but these should work alongside motorised vehicles and not replace roadways with cycle lanes only.

Yes, the government should invest in cycling. However, bike sharing may not address the issue. Bike lanes that are already existing need to be maintained. Potholes that are not dangerous to cars are dangerous to cyclists.

Yes but only where it does not bottle neck and slow down existing traffic, The quality of roads need to be improved first, before any more bike lanes are made

Bicycles used on busy roads without cycle lanes cause delay and endanger all road users, I think before cycling is promoted, we need more cycle lanes, and cyclists should have insurance.

There should be more bike lanes and cyclists should be penalised if they do not use a cycle lane where one exists.

Promoting the use of bicycles is very useful but it needs good infrastructure and ensuring riders feel safe to leave their bikes in public places if securely locked. too much stealing of bikes currently so I do not feel safe leaving mine except at home.

Yes BUT it should be mandatory that Cyclists have 3rd party liability insurance and adhere to the rules of the road - I see cyclists flagrantly abusing road rules and expecting car drivers to accomodate.

The lycra brigade never, ever use cycle lanes or paths, they will always say it's their right to use the same roads as other vehicles. I used cycle lanes/paths when I was younger and was very much in a minority.

Ideally yes, but there isn’t always the space to be able to do this. New towns should be planned with this in place

I do not necessarily think there should be more bike-lanes, but greater measures must be taken to ensure the safety of those that use them (mostly related to taking responsibility for their own safety)

Only in areas where bicycle use can be shown to be viable.Locally bike lanes have been built at high cost but I have never seen a bicycle on them

No, they should incentives the use of bikes without having to waist resources on bike lanes, as the creation of them aids to pollution, instead they should put more funding towards tram lines, public transport and road safety regulations when it comes to people who use bikes on the roads or foot paths

No, There is a huge chunk of population that will never do this. This money is better spent on public transportation

Too many people cycle without protective gear, helmets should be law. Cyclists everywhere are creating dangerous situations on our roads this needs to be addressed. They must use the cycle lane provided and should be fined if riding next to it.

Yes, and the government should also make cycling proficiency mandatory, and enforce the Highway Code on cyclists to the same level as vehicle users

There are too many bike lanes recently added around here, and no one uses them. I would like to see cyclists having to pass a road test, instead of going on and off the pavement at will in dark clothing at night.

care should be taken to avoid dense pedestrian areas where cyclists can pose a risk to public safety

Road safety, and learning the Highway Code need to be a strong part of the national school curriculum if we want to increase the use of bicycles alongside other road users safely

Yes for bikes but not for these electric bikes that are littering every sidewalk in London. Those should be fitted with plates, people renting them should be held responsible for accidents and parking, just like any private motor vehicle. Same goes for privately owned e bikes. If there is an electric motor than it is a vehicle.

Yes but only if they enforce the use of the bike lanes, cycle paths and other infrastructure provided to remove cyclists from the roads where facilities are provided

This doesn't help in rural communities where public transport is minimal. Really only relevant to those in towns and cities

Yes, but must take into account the large numbers of people who cannot use a bike due to health reasons or age.

Not as a tick box exercise, it needs to be sensibly thought through with regards location.. local people need their say

Yes, but not impeding on the priority of highways. If highways have two pavements, make one bike priority and the other pedestrian priority, but allow pedestrian crossings on the bike “highways”

They should have lanes to keep the bikers safe but not big enough that cars can’t go through the same road as them, especially since barley anyone uses the bike lanes.

Yes, but only if there is real local demand for it. Where I live the bike lanes are practically never used, because they are too narrow and dangerous, and there just isn't the demand for them.

i think they should add more bike lanes because it would stop[ traffic on main roads and aslo more helpful for cyclise

Only if more essential services can be maintained first, and if done properly I.e. viable car alternatives in place first, and cycle lanes are not just painted on existing narrow roads, adding to congestion

Yes but not at the detriment to other users. Enforce Helmets, Identifiable sign e.g. reg plate and 3rd party insurance.

Yes, but they must ensure emergency services vehicles and people who need to drive can do so without mass congestion.

Yes, providing they are adequately sized and place so as to ensure rider safety from motor vehicles.

Bike riders absolutely should NOT be on the road both for their own safety and for the safety of drivers and the flow of traffic. Give them their own lanes and bike sharing options.

I encourage the use of bicycles to help the environment however I do not think roads should be impeded by larger bicycle lanes

Yes but make it compulsory for all cyclists to use them with speed restrictions. Also all bikes should have a bell with a minimum volume level.

There should be separated bike lanes. Protected from other vehicles with a physical barrier like a kerb. Also, many roads should be redesignated as cyclist/pedestrian only

Yes but Not to impact the current roads, we cannot do without motorised vehicles, bikes should be given lanes away from traffic

Yes - It's currently very unsafe to be cycling on a road with so many cars. There are so many benefits to cycling (exercise, low carbon emissions etc), so giving people the choice to cycle safely is incredibly important

In theory it sounds great, but unless there are proper lanes like London’s Cycle Superhighways, they are more dangerous, the narrow green cycle lanes.

Not the most important thing hapoeneing in our society currently but could be something to work towards

Yes, but make them safer and more reliable for bike users, so they don't have to skip on to ever more dangerous roads.

Only in major cities In Scotland our weather is so bad the majority of the year it would be unsafe to cycle most months of the year

It's not the bike lanes that's the issue, it's the amount of theft on bicycles why it's difficult to cycle in london

I believe cycle lanes should be installed in every town city and village as the road network is making cycling on roads and drivers passing safely harder

yes they should promote the use of bicycles but not by expanding bike lanes because they're ineffective

yes but not to impact on the roads we have in place now, also be stricter with cyclists and fine them for breaking the speed limit, jumping lights, no lights, wear helmet etc

Cycling should be promoted more, however, a lot of cyclists have no road sense, they are ignorant to the rules of the road and a serious lack of respect for other road users.

Yes but planning needs to be more efficient than it is. The bike lanes have made traffic worse than ever in London

Roads need maintenance and the Rd tax pays towards it, if it’s bikes then no Rd tax , most councils are skint so what would adds be like

In certain towns and cities but not to the detriment of companies that need to use vehicles ie. Construction, deliveries etc.

Yes, if criminal penalties are enforced for cyclists violation of road laws and especially harm or distruption of pedestrians.

Yes, but only if it does not encroach on car infrastructure and is physically distant for cyclists’ safety and drivers’ convenience

Not at the expense of pedestrians and other road users.

Desirable but unacheivable in areas like highlands of Scotland where main road from Aberdeen (oil capital of Europe) to Inverness (Capital of the Highlands ) is 2 lanes of potholed flooded disrepaired mess

yes, but cyclists should be more responsible and subject to legal action more frequently, should be break the law or offend the highway code

No, should invest in accessible public transport instead.

Yes but only when it is done properly. Just painting a line in the road is not sufficient. Cars and cyclists need to be completely separated.

Yes, but impose the same laws that apply to car users with regards to rules of the road

Cycle lanes should be a part of pavements and pedestrian walking areas with a dedicated cycling zone within the pavement area.

Only if it doesn't compromise existing routes for drivers and make driving more difficult

Not at the expense of creating traffic congestion which is what is happening.

Yes, but only with proper regulations around bicycle use.

Only if sufficient infrastructure for bicycles in place e.g. Netherlands

I support safer cycling routes but I do not want more private companies with hire-bikes.

No, reduce bike lanes as they are massively underused.

Improve public transport, reduce it's cost. Once people are using personal vehicles less, then improve the bike networks

No, there are councils like Devon County Council who are incompetent and block major arterial routes by converting them totally into cycleways.

Only where appropriate and not so it makes live difficult for everyone else (pedestrians, road users, public transport)

they should be them but I believe that they are making driving in cities extremely hard so they should reduce

Only where there are genuine advantages. Some barely used bike lanes have been added & are very cost ineffective.

Bike lanes should not be added as the problem is the accessibility of bikes, so the government should provide schemes to increase accessibility

Yes, however they need to construct it so that it does not interfere with people trying to commute on cars/public transport

Yes, and having lived in Kenya for a long time where bike lanes don't exist.. bike lanes promotes a fitter population and greatly decongests the road.

Cycling with a family of young children isn’t attractive as the structure isn’t there and our weather is awful.

It depends on where you live and where you to commute to, often in rural areas bikes are better and in wider areas a car is more convenient but both should be accessible.

Yes but only so long as the disabled are not excluded from public places (Looking at you York City Council)