City centre e-bike ban will penalise responsible cyclists
Adam Tranter believes the plans to tackle “reckless” and anti-social behaviour by banning e-bikes in Coventry’s pedestrianised areas “will bring unintended consequences for active travel”A proposed blanket ban on the use of e-bikes in Coventry’s pedestrianised city centre will “bring unintended consequences” for active travel, discourage cycling, and “penalise responsible cyclists”, the West Midlands’ walking and cycling commissioner has claimed.
“The council wants to ensure that people feel safe when visiting the city centre and to mitigate against any potential accidents whilst also recognising the importance of enabling cyclists to travel around the city.” Nicholas Mansell, the police’s anti-social behaviour co-ordinator in Coventry, said that city centre officers have noticed a shift in public opinion towards cyclists, claiming that more people are now asking how the police are handling “certain aspects” of cycling behaviour and are calling for “decisive” action against “dangerous” cyclists.
Following the response to the consultation, the council is now recommending that its cabinet approve an amendment to the city centre PSPO which would require e-bike and e-scooter riders to dismount when within the designated pedestrian zone.
“The police have powers to deal with any person riding illegal vehicles, such as e-scooters or powerful e-bikes which do not conform to the Electrically assisted pedal cycle regulations 1983, and which are likely to be the cause of much of the public’s concern.” > Campaigners call for clearer signage to reduce “risk of confrontation” with pedestrians, after council insists disabled cyclists won’t be fined under controversial town centre cycling ban
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