YORK Central MP Hugh Bayley MP got on his bike to join keen cyclist Simon Palmour and Coun Dave Merrett to discuss the cities to be made fit for cycling campaign.

Mr Bayley chaired a debate in the House of Commons on the campaign which had cross- party support for a range of measures aimed at improving the safety of cyclists on Britain’s roads.

The campaign calls for lorries entering a city centre to be required by law to fit sensors, audible turning alarms, extra mirrors and safety bars to stop cyclists being thrown under the wheels.

It also wants the 500 most dangerous road junctions to be identified, redesigned or fitted with priority traffic lights for cyclists and Trixi mirrors to allow lorry drivers to see cyclists on their near side.

Mr Bayley said: “We are calling on the government to make cycling safer. They need to invest more money in cycle lanes and other infrastructure.

“York has done a lot to promote cycling and is an example to other cities. Cycling has many benefits, it is healthy, it cuts down on congestion, and it is relatively cheap. However, it also needs to be safe and the campaign has looked at some of the ways in which Britain’s roads can be made even safer.”