Lone ranger will bring peace to the canals

Evening Standard13 April 2012

The capital's first canal towpath ranger has been appointed amid tension between cyclists and walkers. Joseph Young will patrol the waterside to help avert conflict.

The number of towpath users has boomed, with more than 34 million visits made to London's canals and rivers last year. But since January, 10 incidents have been reported involving cyclists crashing into pedestrians.

Mr Young, appointed by British Waterways and Transport for London, said: "Speeding cyclists are giving other riders a bad name so part of my role will be to educate these few." He will also ensure canals and paths are well kept.

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