Del Brenner of the Regents Network had a few things to say about the BW/TfL planned works that are due to begin in February and March (depending on location) having been deferred from a start this month. He claims that the towpath works are nothing more than a publicity gimmick, and adds that "British Waterways is glad to grab the money. It's more of a money-making scheme than to ensure safety."
I feel that the problem of towpath cycling havent really been examined in sufficient depth, despite the Regents canal Cycle Safety Audit which was released last September. The issue is not one of control but one of cyclists continuing to ignore any measure of safety or slowing down for walkers. I do think that safety needs to be stressed far more strongly and welcome Del's words in which he says "We would welcome safety issues being highlighted in a sensible and sustained way."
