Government

Britain’s pothole problem worsening with more than half a million reported in 2017

Figures obtained by RAC show a 44 per cent jump over two years ago

Sadiq Khan launches Action Plan to double levels of cycling in London

New design standards and infrastructure database, Cycle Superhighways and Quietways to be renamed under single unified brand

Tory candidate for London mayor ridiculed over Cycle Superhighway 3 comments

Shaun Bailey claimed that cycle route along Embankment left riders "pinned up against the river"

Cambridge leads for percentage of population cycling – but Hackney gets more people on bikes

Findings of Cycle Republic's analysis of official stats are unsurprising given difference in population - but still illuminating

Cabbies cause gridlock by blocking London Bridge for fourth night running in protest at TfL pro-cycling, bus and pedestrian plans – but cyclists breeze through

meanwhile, Will Norman insists East-West Cycle Superhighway here to stay despite black cab trade-backed campaign against it

Work finally starts to make London’s Old Street roundabout safer for cyclists and pedestrians

Project now due to be completed in 2020 - two years later than originally envisaged

Where is the promised review of road traffic offences?

Government recognises that dangerous drivers are ‘driving a weapon’ but still hasn’t reviewed penalties despite failings

Cheaper insurance for drivers who get cycle training, crackdown on parking in cycle lanes, and a new walking and cycling “champion”

Government announces raft of plans in response to its cycle safety review

“Grinch” Guernsey politician wants fuel duty frozen – and cyclists taxed

“I wasn’t talking about £10 or £20, I was talking about one or two hundred," says Peter Ferbrache

£12,000 digital signs warn Bournemouth promenade cyclists to cut their speed

Cycling UK says money would be better spent targeting "troublemakers," not "vilifying all cyclists"

Sustrans review highlights serious flaws in National Cycle Network (+ video)

Lack of accessibility and too many on-road routes among issues flagged up as charity announces major action plan

Greenwich roundabout where two cyclists killed “not built for human beings” says council’s deputy leader

Safety works on Woolwich Road roundabout being brought forward, TfL to consult on extending Cycle Superhighway 4 to Woolwich

Threefold rise in cycling in Cheltenham town centre after car ban

Pedestrian footfall also nearly doubled during first fortnight of five-month trial

Transport for London and Hackney Council unveil Stoke Newington gyratory plans

Intimidating one way system to be turned into a space for people, not motor vehicles - consultation opens today

Plans (but no funding) for cycleway alongside HS2

Feasibility study was completed in 2016 but cover note suggests it is down to local authorities whether anything actually gets built

Planned revisions to Highway Code will highlight danger of close passes and encourage ‘Dutch Reach’ to prevent cyclists from being doored

Campaigners hail move that will protect vulnerable road users

Hundreds stage die-in outside Parliament calling for safer streets for cyclists

Stop Killing Cyclists organised National Funeral for the Unknown Cyclist and First Pedal on UK Parliament

Cars to be banned from half the streets in City of London

Draft Transport Strategy puts pedestrians and cyclists centre stage as City plans for next quarter century

Copenhagen to mentor Manchester on cycling in programme fully-funded by EU

Amsterdam and Munich join Danish capital in helping 10 other cities across continent become truly bike-friendly

Safety work at Greenwich junction where two cyclists have died won’t be complete until 2023 says Sadiq Khan

Mayor updates on Safer Junctions programme and highlights need for TfL to engage with boroughs

Hundreds ride on Welsh Assembly to call for doubling of spend on active travel

Cycle on the Senedd took place in Cardiff today with support across political spectrum

Three in four Swiss voters back enshrining cycling in constitution

Government keen to promote cycling to help tackle overcrowding on public transport and improve air quality

French prime minister pledges to treble levels of everyday cycling by 2024

"France is a great cycling nation," says Edouard Philippe. "But in France, cycling is still a sport"

62% say cycling on roads is “too dangerous” – Cycling UK calls on Government to take immediate action

National cycling charity says more needs to be done to improve infrastructure and road traffic laws

New Zealand government minister cycles to hospital to give birth

Co-leader of Green Party says Julie-Anne Genter’s choice of transport to hospital is "very on brand."

Edinburgh plans monthly car-free Sundays

Proposal forms part of wider plan to restrict motor traffic and improve city for future generations

Department for Transport to review Highway Code with aim of providing clearer guidance on how to safely overtake cyclists

Cycling UK welcomes move aimed at reducing number of close passes

Government opens dangerous and careless cycling law consultation

Cycling UK says proposed reforms are just "tinkering round the edges" of promised wider road safety review

Government set to open consultation on new causing death by dangerous cycling offence

Offence would carry same penalty as causing death by dangerous driving - but campaigners say government should focus on motorists who kill

Bournemouth Borough Council rules out promenade cycle lanes as ‘Prom Wars’ continue

Council says that issue of how cyclists and pedestrians can safely share space on seafront is the most "divisive challenge we have"