Research commissioned by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association found that service animals avoid floating bus stops because they think they're unsafe.
Guide dogs avoid Sadiq Khan 's floating bus stop because they think they are unsafe, according to research.
In the clip shared by blind charity NFBUK, cyclists are even seen swerving onto the pavement where the crossing is flush with the cycle lane Cycle Lane on York Way, North London which runs between where the 390 Bus stops in the road and where the Pavement where people wait for the bus stand A Guide Dogs spokesperson, commented: 'Guide Dogs has commissioned UCL PEARL to conduct research into the impact of design trends that are on the increase within the world we live in, such as bus stop boarders and bypasses.
'Guide dogs respond best to cues that are consistent and predictable. Bus stop bypasses and other designs of this nature make life unnecessarily difficult and hazardous for people with sight loss and must be designed in a way that is inclusive and safe. 'We continue to work with disabled people and accessibility groups to reflect on the findings of our review, including looking at design improvements and upgrades where necessary, and measures to increase awareness among cyclists.
It was forced to apologise to disability charities which were opposed to the roll-out of such bus stops. Bus stops that have been designed to board and exit passengers directly onto a cycle lane are like 'polished turds', transport officials have told the Mayor of London
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