Enough with the endless car lanes, let's build proper cycle tracks now.

We need to mandate the creation of genuinely segregated cycle infrastructure on all new and major road-renewal projects. This isn't about painting a white line and calling it a cycle lane; it's about physical separation from motor traffic, like they do so well in the Netherlands. Think protected lanes, not just suggestions.

The current situation is frankly a disgrace. We’re spending billions on infrastructure that prioritises cars, then expecting people to cycle past lorries on busy roads. It’s dangerous and puts off the vast majority of potential cyclists who aren’t looking for an extreme sport. Proper infrastructure would unlock cycling for families, older people, and anyone who values not being flattened.

This would involve reallocating road space, which inevitably means fewer car lanes or narrower ones in some places.