Expert commenting on blind people getting hit by pavement cyclists: “Blind and partially sighted people are not very confident as a rule. They tend to move slowly and cautiously. There are many collisions.”
Cyclist’s response (after reading the above): “ I don't think [pavement cycling] represents a significant problem.”
Says it all, really.
My proposal would take care of the licensing, insurance and training problems together. I think it would work fine, but I’m not wedded to it. There must be a number of ways you could organize it. But the principle is the same: to give cyclists equal, accountable, adult status with car drivers and motorcyclists. I know how frightening that is to some of you.