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Forceful bike campaigners can undermine UK cycle lane planning, report finds
(www.theguardian.com)
The study, by Dr Alexander Nurse, a reader in urban planning at the University of Liverpool, found multiple concerns about a “very toxic” and “often abusive” debate about cycling, although this was primarily down to opponents, and often those posting anonymously on social media.
This occasionally went beyond virtual targeting, with one councillor describing having details of their address and family published as a threat, while another respondent said they were followed in the street and their family was abused.
Yeah I don't think this kind of behaviour is very productive to their aims. People in online spaces can get really unhinged.
It's hardly surprising that they prefer face to face discussions.
We do need significantly better cycling infrastructure though.