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Hackney bike and pedestrian crossing. pic by Laura Laker

Safer cycle infrastructure possible after signage rule changes

Changes to signs regulations - six years in the making - mean councils can legally introduce dual zebra crossings. This crossing was technically installed illegally by one frustrated council.

Mon, Apr 18, 2016 13:38
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driving using mobile phone

Government wants YOUR views on use of mobile phones while driving

Consultation and survey launched over proposals to increase penalties

Thu, Jan 28, 2016 14:38
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Robert Goodwill (L) and Chris Boardman (R) in Copehagen (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Chris Boardman tells Transport Secretary to end ‘stop/start’ approach to funding cycling

British Cycling's Policy Advisor asks department to spend just 3% of budget to save cycling from repeating failed stop start funding errors

Sat, Nov 28, 2015 12:07
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Patrick McLoughlin

Transport secretary McLoughlin to attend first-ever European cycling summit

But minister for cycling Robert Goodwill won't be at next month's meeting in Luxembourg

Sat, Sep 05, 2015 09:17
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Robert Goodwill (CC licensed by Department for Transport)

Robert Goodwill reappointed minister for cycling

Scarborough MP back at Department for Transport following Conservatives general election win

Wed, May 13, 2015 09:55
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Transport Secretary “has embarrassed” David Cameron over cycling, says Chris Boardman

British Cycling policy advisor hit out as government publishes response to Cycling and Walking Strategy consultation

Thu, Mar 26, 2015 16:24
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3ft Please jersey UK

Transport secretary says £100 million set aside for “cycle-proofing”

200 sections of road in England to benefit from investment over next six years to improve cyclist safety

Fri, Jan 23, 2015 12:43
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Gurt pothole (CC BY 2.0 licensed image by Brett Jordan:Flickr)

£6 billion for pothole repairs not enough, say councils

No consideration of cycling either, say campaigners as Government announces how money will be allocated

Tue, Dec 23, 2014 14:33
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driving using mobile phone

Need to change culture of phone use by drivers says Transport Secretary

Has commissioned a report into the issue which will be out next year

Sun, Nov 23, 2014 12:27
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Government to consider doubling penalty points for drivers caught on phone

Move could see drivers banned after two offences - but police urged to step up enforcement too

Wed, Jul 16, 2014 21:27
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