A HUDDERSFIELD-based road safety charity has launched a campaign for improvements to roads for cyclists.

A survey carried out by national charity Brake revealed two in three commuters said most roads were unfit for cycling.

The survey of 1,550 commuters revealed many would be persuaded to cycle if roads were safer.

Julie Townsend, Brake deputy chief executive, said: “It’s positive the government is working to encourage cycling to improve health and reduce pollution, but it must also ensure roads are safe for cyclists.

“Widespread 20mph limits and cycle paths where people live and work would encourage more people to cycle, without their lives being threatened by fast traffic.”

Some 35% said they would switch to cycling their commute if the route was less dangerous and 46% would be persuaded to make other local journeys by bike given safer roads.