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Researchers who analysed dozens of schemes across 11 boroughs say little evidence of traffic being displaced onto surrounding roads

Researchers, based at the University of Westminster, found that media reports tend to erase driver agency “in all but exceptional cases”

Guidelines urge media to use “crash” or “collision” instead of “accident” and to refer to “driver” rather than “car,” among other things

Journalists urged to avoid word “accident” and use “crash” or “collision” instead, and acknowledge role of drivers

New report analyses effect of people switching to cars – or to bikes and walking – for their commutes