Government

Mandatory cycling helmet law dropped in Seattle as it unfairly targets black people and the homeless, say officials

The King County Board of Health voted to end its long-standing mandatory helmet law, with one member saying they were concerned about "disproportional enforcement"

Former Downing Street chief of staff denies buying £1,000 cycling kit with taxpayer money

Dan Rosenfield said it was "total nonsense" after the political advisor was accused of billing the taxpayer for his new kit

Cyclists’ safety at risk as government considers using Brexit “freedoms” to ditch EU car safety measures

The regulations under threat include Direct Vision Standard – a requirement for buses and lorries to be built with better visibility for drivers looking for cyclists and pedestrians

Transport for London funding cuts will make the city’s roads more dangerous for cyclists, admits Sadiq Khan

TfL’s current financial deal with the government was due to run out on Friday, but negotiations were given a two-week grace period

Transport for London urged to prioritise cyclist and pedestrian safety as £500 million Healthy Streets scheme faces axe

£1.5-billion annual budget shortfall looms for capital if no new government bailout agreed

Active Travel group disbanded after councillor accuses it of being a “sleeper cell” for cyclists

Mat Feakins said the group, which was part of Monmouth Town Council, was “hell-bent on doing everything for cyclists and nothing for anyone else”

Highway Code changes: Cycling UK calls for long-term public awareness campaign to help produce a “mindset shift” on British roads

Charity says it will take years, not months, to fully enforce the revisions and change “entrenched driving behaviour”

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham under fire after calling for Highway Code changes to be paused

Active travel campaigners brand comments “ill-judged & sadly ill-informed”

“The bicycle is the answer”: Chris Boardman talks about Active Travel England, Highway Code changes + more on episode 17 of the road.cc Podcast

Champion cyclist who is now the country’s first Active Travel Commissioner talks about his new role and what he hopes to achieve

Test and Race – Dido Harding sprints away on Boris Bike as she’s quizzed over COVID-19 spend

Tory peer puts in a start worthy of Victoria Pendleton after Steve ‘Mr Stop Brexit’ Bray spots her on Whitehall

Highway Code changes: Department for Transport finally announces publicity campaign to increase awareness

In an online quiz on the new Highway Code revisions, a quarter of the respondents failed to answer half of the questions correctly

Grant Shapps calls for new ‘death by dangerous cycling’ law

The Secretary of State for Transport said that the proposed changes form part of a “balanced package” which includes the impending Highway Code revisions

Chris Boardman heads newly-launched government body Active Travel England

“It’s time for a quiet revolution,” says champion cyclist turned campaigner who will lead body tasked with implementing goverment‘s Gear Change strategy

Cyclists angered by Canadian politician’s road safety interview…while driving through snowstorm

"We're just making sure people are safe in their cars," Ontario's head of government Doug Ford told CP24 from behind the wheel of his vehicle

Cyclists now outnumber drivers on many A-roads, Department for Transport figures reveal

Analysis of 2020 figures shows there were more bicycles than cars at 43 A-road locations

French Senate debates mandatory helmets — €135 fine proposed for rule breakers

Cycling associations hit back at the proposals, saying the debate is a waste of time

Va Va Vélo! Car adverts in France will have to promote cycling and walking under new law

Macron Government wants to encourage people to ditch their cars for everyday journeys

Department for Transport commissions report on Active Travel Fund schemes – but you’ll have to wait three years to read it

Cycling UK urges government to spell out to councils what it expects from them on cycling and walking initiatives

Adam Tranter appointed first West Midlands Cycling & Walking Commissioner

Cycling PR pro and campaigner will push forward plans for active travel in England’s largest city-region outside London

Scotland’s active travel minister criticised again for lack of helmet

Critics say Patrick Harvie should “set an example” after he was pictured at school Bikeability session

Canadian minister criticised for ‘using bike as prop’ while attending parliament virtually

“Only a Conservative could see a bicycle as a partisan symbol,” said one “dumbfounded” MP

Are world leaders “delusional” when it comes to active travel? COP26 discussed, plus how to layer up for winter riding on episode 12 of the road.cc Podcast

On the dozenth road.cc Podcast... why was cycling and walking not even on the main agenda at COP26? Carlton Reid talks to Simon about the recent UN climate summit

Tory councillor apologises for comparing LTNs to South Africa’s apartheid era pass laws

The leader of the Conservative group on Hounslow Council has apologised for the comments, while a Labour councillor says Tory opponents “are using language that is disgracing themselves” on active travel

Andy Burnham urges residents to not chuck hire bikes in canals

Burnham said he hoped the city's latest fleet of hire bikes would not end up in the canal

Billionaire Tory peer calls for removal of temporary cycle lanes in London

“Keen cyclist” Lord Cruddas, controversially appointed by Boris Johnson, appears not to share PM’s enthusiasm for bike lanes

MPs to debate killer hit-and-run drivers after petitions hit 100,000 signatures

House of Commons debate will take place on Monday 15 November

Budget reaction: £2 billion for active travel not enough for government to meet its own targets, warn campaigners

Chancellor Rishi Sunak sets out spending plans to 2025 – but planned investment in cycling and walking is well below what is needed

Cycle lane ‘a bit crap’ because cars can still park in it, says councillor

"It will be helpful in future if cycle lanes are not shared with parking.”

Glasgow to build 270km cross-city active travel network

No home in Scotland’s largest city to be more than 400 metres from a segregated cycleway

Tory chairman: Get off your Peloton and back to your desk

Civil service union says Oliver Dowden’s comments to Conservative Party Conference are “insulting”

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