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Rural roads more dangerous?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59477788
The report just gives statistics, it doesn't give any explanation as far as I can tell. As someone that chooses rural roads wherever possible, I'm a bit baffled by this.
Do drivers take more risks because they are "out of the way" or there are less witnesses? Why would quieter roads cause more accidents?
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ROSPA summed up the situation a few years ago:-
Most accidents happen on urban roads, because that is where most cycling takes place.
Accidents on rural roads are more serious because speeds are higher.
The balance may have changed during lockdowns, but I still think that is a basic truth
You can tell there has been significant input from the other organisations into the cycling, driving and horse riding ones, however I do feel sorry for runners. It seems someone has just whittled some of their head and tbh, half of those would have probably been on the cycling one until Cycling UK got involved.
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