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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

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Threefold rise in cycling in Cheltenham town centre after car ban

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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."

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Edinburgh plans monthly car-free Sundays

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

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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Kids in London’s first Mini Holland borough to live longer, say researchers

Better air quality since scheme came in during 2013 will see kids born that year have six weeks' extra life expectancy

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DfT seeks ideas for using e-cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries

Call for evidence published yesterday aims to explore opportunities and barriers for using them in towns and cities

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Same number of cycle trips but people are riding further finds National Travel Survey

Regular cyclists in particular riding more often and further

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Sadiq Khan to push 20mph roads as part of his Vision Zero for London

All roads in Congestion Charge Zone to have lower speed limit under plans revealed today

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HS2 offering “pathetic” commitment to cycle proof high speed rail line

Cycling UK says HS2 is “penny pinching” on costs of tunnels and bridges

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In 2014 Boris Johnson blamed the UK for blocking EU rules on safer lorries – now he blames the EU

Yesterday's letter of resignation as foreign secretary pointed finger at Brussels - but that's not how he saw it four years ago

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Campaigners slam government for ignoring e-bikes in Road to Zero emissions strategy

Not providing subsidies to buy electric bikes described as a “missed opportunity” in plan aimed at eliminating vehicle emissions

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£500,000 in funding for cycle safety training for driving instructors

DfT also launches initiative to help police crack down on close passes

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Greater Manchester unveils ambitious plans for UK’s biggest network of cycling and walking routes

Beelines network will cover 1,000 miles and include 75 miles of segregated cycle lanes

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Westminster Council seeks judicial review of Cycle Superhighway 11

Campaigners accuse council of putting political motivations ahead of people's safety

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Council tells cyclist who complained about potholes on cycle route to fix them himself

An Oxfordshire county councillor even offered to provide £10,000 worth of gravel so Chris Waites could carry out the work

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