A controversial cycling ban on Maidenhead's High Street, which was enforced with fines and spot checks, is set to be amended to allow cycling between 10am and 5pm. This change, proposed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council, aims to reduce congestion and encourage active travel.
Controversial cycling ban to be eased to “cut congestion” – less than a year after council claimed restrictions had “wide support”
The council said last year that limiting the times in which the PSPO is in place “has the potential to help promote active travel while continuing to promote safer cycling”.And next Wednesday, councillors will vote on whether to amend the order to allow cyclists to use Maidenhead’s High Street before 10am and after 5pm, which officials say could help cut congestion in the town and encourage residents to cycle to and from work.
Despite their apparent aim to deter anti-social or nuisance behaviour in town and city centres, several local authorities who have implemented the measures have been criticised for instead imposing sometimes hefty fines on people riding their bikes safely in pedestrian zones.
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