§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what recent surveys the Government have undertaken concerning intimidation of walkers, cyclists and horse-riders by fast-moving traffic. [108207]
§ Mr. HillThe Government commission a wide range of research into traffic speed and road safety. Some of the studies include surveys of road users on the problems they experience, including seeking their views about fast moving traffic. As part of the monitoring of the Quiet Lanes project promoted by the Countryside Agency, my Department has commissioned the Transport Research Laboratory to conduct telephone and roadside surveys of equestrians, pedestrians and cyclists. One of the questions to be asked is how much they are bothered by fast moving traffic. The surveys are due to take place in the Norfolk Quiet Lane area at the end of February and in the Kent Quiet Lane area in March.