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Lorries

Radio 2/Jeremy Vine Cycling in Cities

Discussion on the idea of banning lorries from London/city centres during the day. 1/2 hour segment, listen from 12:30,

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rz533

New satnav system warns lorry drivers in London that they are approaching cyclist 'hotspots'

Device uses TfL data to identify where popular cycling routes and common lorry itineraries converge

London Cycling Campaign designs Safer Urban Lorry (+ video)

Group urges construction industry to adopt similar designs to reduce risk of death and injury among cyclists and pedestrians

London Cycling Campaign Safer Urban Lorry designs

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London Cycling Campaign's designs for a Safer Urban Lorry.

New system uses sensors on bikes to warn lorry drivers when cyclists are present

System to be launched at Commercial Vehicle Show at NEC next month

Thousands using GPS jammers to disguise over-long hours or stolen cars

Devices also stop navigation devices from working

Freight Transport Association says responsibility for cyclist safety around HGVs shouldn't rest solely with lorry operators

Responded to TRL report by saying 'all road users need to share roads safely'

RoadPeace to hold City of London vigil tomorrow to commemorate victims of lorries

Victims remembered at site where Alex Barlow lost her life and takes place on fourth anniversary of Eilidh Cairns' death

London construction firms lack awareness of danger lorries pose to cyclists, says TRL report

Industry also criticised for not applying same emphasis to health & safety on the road as they do on-site

LCC: Only 2 of 33 London councils are fully committing to its safety standards for lorries around cyclists

A third of councils have done nothing to improve the safety of cyclists

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