'It's alarming that longer and more hazardous lorries could now be allowed to share the road with people cycling and walking'
The DfT has claimed that the same volume of goods can be transported with fewer journeys with the longer lorries
However, the decision has received some criticism from cycling groups, who have called it"alarming" and have argued it will bring an increased risk to life for cyclists and pedestrians,Keir Gallagher, campaigns manager at Cycling UK, discussed the new laws and said:"At a time when funding for infrastructure to keep people cycling and walking safer has been cut, it's alarming that longer and more hazardous lorries could now be allowed to share the road with people"Before...
Meanwhile, Roads Minister Richard Holden said: “A strong, resilient supply chain is key to the Government’s efforts to grow the economy. “That’s why we’re introducing longer semi-trailers to carry more goods in fewer journeys and ensure our shops, supermarkets and hospitals are always well stocked. “These new vehicles will provide an almost £1.4 billion boost to the haulage industry, reduce congestion, lower emissions and enhance the safety of UK roads.”
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