Transport

Update: Bristol to remove parking bays that replaced National Cycle Network bike lane

Deputy mayor concedes "we got this wrong"

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Cambridge police ‘caught’ on video stealing bikes

Thefts staged to show just how easy it is to lose a badly-locked bike

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Cambridgeshire cyclist ignores warnings… and just manages to brake before train speeds through

Near-miss train cyclist contacts police after video goes viral

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Indian city Calcutta bans bicycles from 175 major roads

Cyclists, many of whom rely on bicycles for their livelihood, protest action

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Greater Anglia trains plans bike ban

"Rising concerns about conflicts" & "understandable concerns about safety" lead to 'consultation' with predetermined outcome

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Active Travel Bill in Wales to become law after being passed by Welsh Assembly

Legislation has been hailed as a "world first" and an example for the rest of the UK to follow

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Derek Hatton says Liverpool plan to scrap bus lanes will make cyclists less safe

Still militant, but former bête noire of Tories now runs cycle to work business

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Oxford police set to toughen enforcement of 20mph limits

New ACPO guidelines set drop enforcement limit from 32mph to 24mph

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Study says cyclists should make themselves seen – but reflective clothing, not hi-vis, is the answer

Research from Australia backs up earlier findings - but does it give SMIDSY drivers an excuse?

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Manchester cyclists urged to attend Space for Cycling ride this evening

Ride in city where Transport Secretary made only passing reference to cycling in conference speech today

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Surrey County Council to hold public meeting on how to make county a cycling destination

Issues covered will range from sportives to everyday riding - but opponents of closed road events plan to be there too

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Scottish activists welcome increased cycling funding

Extra £10m per year found for next two years.

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Census data used to draw up detailed map of where London’s bike commuters are

Law firm Bolt Burden Kemp's map highlights hot and cold spots

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Unchain The Brighton Motorist: influential businesses launch lobby group to rail against 20mph speed limits

Group claim the measures represent a “declaration of war” on motorists

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Primary school claims health and safety in pupil bike ban, plans to replace bike shed with staff parking

Parents angry over 'eco-school' decision

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Londoner to challenge red light fixed penalty notice after appeal raises £2300 for legal fees

Alex Paxton issued fine after moving ahead of occupied advanced stop box

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Bikes faster than public transport for most London journeys under 8 miles

Nifty web mash-up gives you yet another reason to ride bike to work

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Sir Chis Hoy wants job of UK cycling ‘champion’

“If we don’t do it now, when can we do it?”

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Video: Handle Like Eggs – but is City of London’s new cycle safety film a yolk?

You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs - nor a cycle safety film, apparently

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Cycle To Work Day events

Free breakfasts, bike checks and more

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British Cycling appoints its first infrastructure expert

Adrian Lord will consult with governing body on cycle-proofing road layouts, junctions and route design

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National Cycle to Work Day next Thursday

Dame Sarah Storey backs day of bike commuting

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DfT and Boris Johnson announce measures to improve safety of London cyclists around HGVs

Proposals unveiled on same day cyclist lost her life to lorry in South London

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Eight outer London boroughs in shortlist for share of £100 million ‘Mini-Holland’ funding

TfL & Mayor aim to create cycling super suburbs

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Get Britain Cycling: All Party Cycling Group calls for implementation of report

"Far more still to do" for cycling, says Julian Huppert

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Labour launches pro-cycling campaign as 5,000 riders surround Parliament during Get Britain Cycling debate

LCC calls for Space for Cycling as MPs debate report

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Ahead of tonight’s London ride, Birmingham cyclists demand Space for Cycling

London cyclists ride on Parliament to support Get Britain Cycling

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“It’s not always the car’s fault” – Laura Trott says reckless cyclists to blame if they get hurt & helmets should be compulsory

Double Olympic champion says riders breaking law shouldn't be surprised if they get hit

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Eric Pickles: Cambridge motorists (and shops) suffer due to council’s focus on cycling “elite”

Council says Communities Secretary wrong and its policies are supported by retailers; evidence from elsewhere suggests cycling positive for shops

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TfL animated videos highlight new Barclays Cycle Superhighway safety features

Two-stage right turn, bus stop bypass, and early start traffic lights feature in short films

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