Problems on Bristol & Bath Railway Path

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Problems on Bristol & Bath Railway Path

« on: November 13, 2024, 16:39:47 »

Some cases of bikejackings have worried people https://road.cc/content/news/violent-bikejackings-have-turned-railway-path-wild-west-311229

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with cyclists suggesting that they have been forced to avoid the route for the “foreseeable future”, amidst concerns that an “epidemic of joyriding” has turned the beloved cycling path into the “wild west”, with one even claiming that they feel “safer between buses and cars”.

Wish I felt confident that the police will do much. Usual claims of higher priorities.


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Re: Problems on Bristol & Bath Railway Path

« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2024, 10:00:22 »

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£1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV^▸ cameras to tackle "wild west" bikejackings that saw cyclists ditch route and feel "safer between buses and cars"

from https://road.cc/content/news/ps1-million-upgrade-touted-popular-cycling-path-311769

All very well having CCTV, but who will be monitoring it? Bodies cost money or will they hope to do something with AI.


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