Hull campaign urges people to ‘Share the Road’ safely this…

The initiative encourages road users to be mindful of each other and ‘isn’t about lecturing people or catching people out’ Councillor Mark Ieronimo, centre, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council, with members of Hull’s Cycle Forum (Image: Hull City Council) People across the city are being urged to look out for one another over the busy summer months as part of a safety campaign to encourage motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly. The “Share the Road” campaign will cover several themes. These include: Safe passing distances for vehicles overtaking people cycling, which is 1.5m at 30mph Educating people about why people cycling take certain positions when riding on the road, such as when cycling in the centre of the lane when approaching junctions and roundabouts for safety or when passing parked vehicles The need for motorists to check before opening their doors when parked up, so as not to hit a passing pedestrian or people cycling A reminder about changes to the Highway Code that give priority to people cycling straight on and pedestrians crossing at junctions. The campaign will include regular messages displayed on the variable message sign (VMS) network across the city. This is as well as a digital campaign, with animations, that will be shared by the council and other partners across social media. The council will also link up with businesses in Hull, as well as its own fleet, to promote the campaign and encourage safe driving. Cllr Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: “At Hull City Council, i…
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