That's lane stupid: cycles have more room than cars

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One resident said: "It was put there to keep cyclists safe but it is creating more of a risk. I've seen drivers crossing the centre lines and ending up perilously close to cars coming the other way.

"It's a busy street, and used by lots of cyclists, but I'm sure most would agree they don' not need that much space to ride safely." A spokeswoman for Harrow council said the lane is "advisory" and drivers are not legally obliged to avoid it in a dangerous situation.

"It is 1.5metres wide which is the standard size for a road of this width. Where the road is too narrow we have omitted the cycle lane." She said the council would check the lane to ensure it does not reduce safety.

This comes after Boris Johnson pledged to create £163million of cycle routes and improvements in the capital by 2010. Plans include a a 559-mile network of radial and orbital routes for cyclists across the capital, called London Cycle Network Plus. This follows the Evening Standard's safer Cycling Campaign, fighting for cycle lanes with proper segregation, and compulsory cyclist awareness training for all bus drivers and new HGV drivers.

A spokesman for the Mayor said he is committed to making London a safer place for cyclists.

"Transport for London and the Mayor are investing a record £55million in cycling this year - £19million more than last year," he said.