Another petition for u.

If you haven't done so yet, please look at this petition and sign it:

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/roadsafety9/

From the petition's creator:

"Youngsters are being asked to walk or cycle to school to be green and
reduce jams.

Walking and cycling are generally safe but parents will worry - if they
are brave enough to let youngsters be independent.

The perception of safety has to be improved.

Lower speeds and extra road education will play a part but this petition
is calling for a change to strict liability laws on drivers’ insurance
policies.

At present, in a car - bike/pedestrian collision, the cyclist or
pedestrian (probably the worst injured) has to prove the motorist was
reckless.

We want that burden of proof switched so the motorist – choosing to use
a ton of metal at speed – has to prove the cyclist or pedestrian was at
fault.

This only applies to insurance claims. In criminal law, drivers in
collisions remain innocent until proven guilty.

This rule exists in many EU countries with more walking and cycling, and
a better child road safety record, Let’s raise driving standards and
create better road user attitudes."

Tony didn't listen - will Gordon do better?

==posted by simon==

Just the Tikit

Pedal Pushers were nearly treated to a demo of the new Bike Friday Tikit recently - unfrtuinately the bike itself got lost by the airline on the way from Oregon, but you can read all about it at http://www.bikefriday.com/tikit. The main claim is that the bike folds very quickly, giving you the convenience of a Brompton with the excellent ride capabilities of a Friday.

==posted by simon==