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UCL Study Reveals 94 Near Misses for Cyclists in London

10/28/2025

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A University College London (UCL) study recorded 94 cycling near misses among 60 cyclists over two weeks in London, using helmet-mounted cameras and GPS.
Most near misses occurred during peak commuting hours on roads lacking cycling infrastructure.
The incidents were mainly close passes and vehicles turning across cyclists' paths.
Quieter residential streets led to fewer near misses.
Higher cycling speeds correlated with reduced incidents.

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Story summary

A University College London (UCL) study recorded 94 cycling near misses among 60 cyclists over two weeks in London, using helmet-mounted cameras and GPS.
Most near misses occurred during peak commuting hours on roads lacking cycling infrastructure.
The incidents were mainly close passes and vehicles turning across cyclists' paths.
Quieter residential streets led to fewer near misses.
Higher cycling speeds correlated with reduced incidents.