CYCLE TRACKS. (Hansard, 3 July 1935)

§ 31. Mr. WEST
asked the Minister of Transport whether he has decided to make cycle-tracks compulsory on all newly-constructed arterial roads?

§ Mr. HORE-BELISHA
No, Sir. Where it appears that the proportion of cyclists to other traffic is likely to be appreciable, I shall use my best endeavours to secure that separate tracks are provided as circumstances permit for the use of cyclists.

§ Mr. WEST
Has the hon. Gentleman considered, as an alternative to cycle tracks, constructing special motor tracks?

§ Mr. HORE-BELISHA
One arises to some extent out of the other. If cyclists are segregated, motorists are more segregated than at present.

§ Mr. PALING
If cycle tracks are provided, is the use of the main road prohibited to cyclists?

§ Mr. HORE-BELISHA
No, not yet.

§ Sir W. BRASS
Where cycle tracks are provided, are they being used by cyclists?

§ Mr. HORE-BELISHA
By the overwhelming majority. They are most popular.