Working with members of the Hull Cycle Forum, Hull City Council launched a campaign to encourage motorists, people cycling, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly.
The ‘Share the Road’ campaign covers several themes, including -
- safe passing distances for vehicles overtaking people cycling, which is 1.5m at 30mph
- educating people about why people cycling take certain positions when riding on the road, such as when cycling in the centre of the lane when approaching junctions and roundabouts for safety or when passing parked vehicles
- the need for motorists to check before opening their doors when parked up, so as not to hit a passing pedestrian or people cycling
- a reminder about changes to the Highway Code that give priority to people cycling straight on and pedestrians crossing at junctions
The campaign will include regular messages displayed on the variable message sign (VMS) network across the city, as well as a digital campaign with animations shared by the council and other partners across social media.
The council will also link up with businesses in Hull, as well as its own fleet, to promote the campaign and encourage safe driving.
