Caroline Pidgeon AM, Liberal Democrat London Assembly transport spokesperson, commenting on the publication today of 2013 figures measuring the number of cyclists killed and seriously injured in London, said:
“Of course this fall in serious injuries in 2013 compared to 2012 is welcome, but in reality these figures provide absolutely no grounds for complacency.
“It is absolutely clear that huge amount of further work is necessary to make London’s roads safer for all cyclists, whether young or old, male or female.
“Sadly 14 cyclists died on London’s roads last year and the fall in serious injuries in 2013 reflects more than anything on the upsurge in serious accidents that took place in both 2011 and 2012.
“Any analysis of cycle accidents should also not overlook slight injuries, which actually increased last year.”