21st of August 2014 - Safety First

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21st of August 2014

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

SAFETY FIRST

 

Continuing reports of pedal cyclists coming a cropper on Edinburgh's tram tracks beg the question: Why are the City Council's Health and Safety professionals doing nothing?

For their own safety, cyclists should be immediately banned from any routes in contact with the tram system which, in view of its slight extent, would impose but a minimal burden.

 

Alternatively, if they were compelled to be preceded by persons on foot in hi-viz apparel (the modern equivalent of the red flag) this might also benefit unwary pedestrians who already have the occasional tram with which to contend.

 And, if it saves one child...

John Eoin Douglas