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Detector loops

Detector loops - entirely common at road junctions - should also be the norm at cycle crossings in the city, to help making cycling more effortless

Detector loops should be the norm at cycle crossings in the city. They should be used in the same way that they are used on the road, except where there is a risk that they will be frequently triggered by accident.

If the system detects cyclists on approach and changes the lights accordingly instead of requiring cyclists to stop and press a button then there will be less delay to the rider, cycling will become more convenient and this will have the knock-on effect of encouraging cycle use. Minimising waiting times will also deter cyclists from jumping the lights.