>Would you actively pursue policies that would enable utility cycling to
>develop along the lines that have made it the transportation mode of choice
>for so many in Copenhagen?
Yes, probably.
>
>Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists to wear helmets in
>order to make it discretionary on the rider?
>
No, that would not make sense, my sister would be dead if it wasn't for her
bicycle helment. I would have a scar the size of an orange where my eye ball
is, when I had an accident. Neither accident was caused by myself or sister.
Helmets save lives.
>Would you give preference to establishing a comprehensive network of cycle
>lanes over retaining curbside parking for cars?
It would be expensive and not that many people would use it. The problem
that i see is that the city is probably the same physical size with many of
these cities but with much less population to support it.
>
>Would you lobby to rescind the law which prohibits cyclists from using
>pavements
>( at least as an interim measure for the years it will otherwise take to
>establish real separation from motorized vehicles)
>to enable 'slow' cyclists ( e.g.the elderly )to take up utility cycling.
Possibly
>
>Would you actively work to set up a campaign to educate the pubic about and
>promote the types of bicycles and technologies appropriate to utility
>cycling?
I would want to see the benefits of going down this road, will it make
economic viable sense?
>
>Would you lobby for the installation of bike racks on ALL public transport
>vehicles ?
If there was a recognisable need for it, sure.
>
>Do you cycle yourself? - And if not at this stage in your life, what would
>it take to get you to take up 'utility' cycling in the future ?
Not really at this stage in my life. I have 2 small kids. In Japan where i
lived for 5 years, (Matsuyama, in Shikoku and I made damm sure that I wore a
helmet) all we had was bicycles. BUT it was easy to get around and no where
was very far. i didn't have kids as well.
>
>Would you recommend that other people (children/ the elderly) cycle?
>Why? / Why not?
yes, its good exercise.
Hope that these answers help.
Cheers
Matthew
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