London findings in full
10 September 2024
Road safety in London:
Q1. How safe do you feel in traffic in the city in which you live?
80% feel safe or very safe
Q2. In terms of road safety, I would recommend people to come and live in my city
75% agree or strongly agree
Q3. I am afraid to use the roads in my city because of the danger of accidents
34% agree or strongly agree
Q4. Road safety in my city is getting worse because it is not equipped for new forms ofurban transportation (e-bikes, e-scooters, cargo bikes, shared mobility, self-driving mobility)
51% agree or strongly agree
Q5. The authorities of the city in which I live do enough to improve road safety in the city
72% agree or strongly agree
Q6. My city council prefers improving the infrastructure of motorists over the safety of other road users
53% agree or strongly agree
Traffic rules and behaviour:
Q7. If a helmet requirement is introduced in the city for cyclists over 18, I expect I will use my bicycle less often
59% disagree or strongly disagree
Q8. I think lowering the speed limit to 20 miles per hour in inner cities is good for roadsafety
72% agree or strongly agree
Q9. In the city centre, I always stick to the speed limit
87% agree or strongly agree
Q10. I do not use my smartphone hands-free in traffic
82% agree or strongly agree
Q11. A total ban on alcohol in traffic is a good idea as far as I am concerned
88% agree or strongly agree
Q12. What can the authorities in your city do to improve road safety?
54% said better separation
33% said reducing speed limits
28% said better cycle paths
27% said clearer intersections
26% said better road markings22% said clearer road signs
19% said more road lighting
15% said more speed bumps
13% said ban cars in city centre
5% said safer rail crossings
Infrastructure:
Q13. I sometimes worry about collapse of a bridge or viaduct while driving, cycling or walking over or under it
39% agree or strongly agree
Q14. The roads in my city are well equipped for heavy rainfall
68% agree or strongly agree
Q15. Enough is done during road works to guarantee the safety of road users
71% agree or strongly agree
Q16. I think the cycle paths in my city are safe
72% agree or strongly agree
Q17. I think the quality of the roads in my city create dangerous traffic situations
53% agree or strongly agree
London only questions:
Q18. There should be more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London
70% agree or strongly agree
Q19. All roads in London boroughs should be 20mph
60% agree or strongly agree
Q20. E-bikes should be treated the same as mopeds/motorbikes i.e. riders should have insurance, number plate and pay road tax
76% agree or strongly agree
Q21. Cycle lane use should be compulsory when one is available
88% agree or strongly agree
Q22. When planning a trip, I value convenience over sustainability
74% agree or strongly agree
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