oscaralpers

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

> Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists

> to wear helmets in order to make it discretionary on the

> rider? No

> Would you give preference to establishing a comprehensive

> network of cycle lanes over retaining curbside parking for

> cars? Yes.

> 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. Don't know.

> 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? Yes, good

idea!

> Would you lobby for the installation of bike racks on ALL

> public transport vehicles ? Yes.

> 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 ?

I am entirely in sympathy with

your cause, I cycled to work on a daily basis from the time

I finished University until about 7 years ago when my

workplace moved from the central city to the other side of

town. Although I still occasionally cycle to work in fair

weather, and occasionally cycle on a recreational basis, I

am now over 60 and I suffered a serious foot injury last

year and it's not so practical now.

> Would you recommend that other people (children/ the

> elderly) cycle? Yes Why? Great way to get about and keep

fit at the same time.

Oscar Alpers

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