MR Patterson of Copmanthorpe complained that cyclists do not contribute towards road improvement costs, but that some, nevertheless, use the roads in preference to the city's many cycle lanes (Letters, March 18).
Many cyclists are also car owners, but prefer to pedal for short trips to reduce commuter journey times and cut their petrol bills.
Sadly, the income from all motorists' road tax is not ring-fenced for highway maintenance.
It goes straight into HM Treasury's coffers and pays for anything from third world aid to nuclear missiles.
Most highway funding money is raised from general taxation, to which all citizens contribute, whether they be motorists, cyclists or housebound invalids. Unfortunately your correspondent does not mention specific locations where use of cycle lanes seems unpopular.
If he will convey this information to the City Council's Cycling Officer, I am sure that she will investigate and see if further engineering is required.Paul F. Hepworth,
Press Officer,
Cyclists Touring Club (North Yorkshire),
Windmill Rise,
York.
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