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Lowther Terrace cycle path, York Station

Key cycle route reopens – a month after being closed for two years due to construction work and cyclists diverted onto “accident black spot”

Last month LNER announced that the gates to the cycle path would be shut until 2025, forcing local cyclists to use a lengthy diversion on an “unsafe” road – but the railway company has now relented following pressure from the council

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 15:59

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Deliveroo riders’ union in call for city centre cycle lane as part of “much-needed change” to support bicycle journeys

"By backing this cycle lane, we are securing a new deal for cyclists in York, safety, efficiency, convenience, and quality of life"

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 10:57

Church considers safety works amid concerns cyclists could be impaled on railing spikes next to cycle path

The church previously had a planning application denied by the council who said the wall and railings, next to a popular shared-use path for local schools, have "historic" and "aesthetic" value and "no evidence of additional public benefit" was provided

Tue, Jan 30, 2024 11:30

Campaigners slam “shocking” decision to backtrack on cycle path improvements due to risk of “unacceptable damage” to roots of mature trees

"Multiple collisions" have been reported at the narrow corner of a cycle path which was due to be widened to improve visibility, a local cycle campaign group saying the U-turn "makes a mockery of the whole scheme as a measure to boost cycling"

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 13:04

Residents’ anger at plans to scrap car parking for cycle lane, but council transport director says walking and cycling should be “prioritised” as “there’s just not room for everything”

Despite the council announcing mitigation for blue badge holders, tradespeople and emergency service workers, the news that parking spaces will be removed to make way for the cycling infrastructure has not gone down well

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 11:03

Café owners oppose car parking ban on riverside path – because of “dangerous” cyclists

The owners say the introduction of double yellow lines on York’s West Esplanade would “increase the danger to pedestrians, rowers, and café customers”

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 16:00