Urban

London’s cars the most polluting in the country – but should cyclists be worried?

Pollution is a far bigger killer than traffic accidents according to new report

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Edinburgh looks set to introduce 20mph zone across city

Trial last year found jump in kids cycling to school and residents in favour of lower limits

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Long-awaited upgrade of London’s Cycle Superhighway 2 announced as businesses back new superhighways

But two proposed routes dropped as others delayed

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Swiss city Basel says trial allowing cyclists to turn right at red lights a success

Pilot running since mid-2013 found no conflict with cyclists and cars, and pedestrians in favour

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Oxford shared space plan slammed by cycle campaigners

"Plainly bad design, needlessly putting people walking and cycling into conflict"

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Toronto cyclists sticker cars illegally parked in bike lanes

Opinion divided on whether initiative will make drivers think twice - or deepen divisions

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Global shift to cycling, walking and public transport could save $100 trillion and 1.4 million early deaths by 2050

China, USA and India among the worst CO2 and spending culprits: new report models a complete turnaround

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London’s £4 billion ‘Super Sewer’ could disrupt east-west segregated cycle route

Massive construction project could see years of diversions for riders, and may also cause delays in its completion

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Transport for London unveils new HGV warning stickers

Goodbye 'Stay back', hello 'Take care'

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TfL paints over part of Cycle Superhighway CS2 in Stratford less than year after installation

Local cycle campaigners say strip of blue paint was better than nothing in protecting riders

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Cyclists dismount? No thanks, says rider who persuaded contractor to change signs

Only gentle prodding needed when you have the rules on your side

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Video: Policeman stops London pavement cyclist… but it’s not the pavement it’s a cycle path

Embarrassed officer confesses he didn't realise it was a bike path - though the markings might give it away

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David Millar takes on BMX star Liam Phillips and others at Parkour Ride in London next month

Soon to be ex-pro signs up to spearhead roadie challenge against BMX and MTB riders at multi-disciplinary event

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Video: New York City cyclist doored by passenger exiting cab – and everyone has an opinion

Dan Connor says this is why he doesn't ride in bike lane - and in London, Green politician Jenny Jones gets doored too

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Video: British Transport Police show how NOT to pass a cyclist

Police vehicle swerves to left of rider to undertake before pulling back in front of him

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Academics and businesses back planned new London Cycle Superhighways

Support growing for segregated cycle routes across city

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Portsmouth Council keen to tackle cycle accident ‘hot spots’

Asks local campaign group for ideas

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Councillor says Birmingham’s Cycle Revolution is “discriminatory” and only benefits “young, white men”

£24.3 million Cycle City Ambition scheme attacked – but other councillors express support

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Video: Some drivers “genuinely apologetic” says Manchester helmet cam rider

But he's staying anonymous to ward off those who aren't

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Is “research” bill a Trojan Horse for compulsory bike helmets?

MP explains reasoning for proposing Protective Headgear for Cyclists Aged Fourteen Years and Under (Research) Bill

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Cycle campaigners give thumbs up to new London superhighway plans – but not everyone’s happy

Has Transport for London got it right this time?

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1 in 4 guide dogs in London have been struck by a cyclist, says charity

Guide Dogs says cyclists should dismount on pavement and warn pedestrians of approach

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Reading Cycle Campaign slams ‘door zone’ cycle lanes

Group says new infrastructure in Caversham puts bike riders at risk

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Cool reception for “hugely complicated” London segregated roundabout plan

"Confusing" design not up to Dutch standards and "like a traffic light engineer's dream"

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Free-to-use prison-refurbished bikes for Derby workers

Social mobility scheme Bike Back Derby are providing refreshed bikes for local employers in a UK first

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Top Gear’s James May hits out at “complete bollocks” bike lanes and the myth of ‘road tax’

Top motoring journo supports segregated bike paths, calls for tolerance on roads

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Video round-up: Pro punch-up, Tour de France madness + bad burglary

Bumper edition: Crazy pro racing videos, Copenhagenisation, a world record attempt & some hillbillys racing their bikes

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To get cyclists off the pavement, build better bike lanes, Washington DC finds

More cycling overall, fewer on the pavement in US capital

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Cyclist detectors to be trialled on London buses

Six-week test in bid to cut casualties among vulnerable road users

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Video round-up: Bad driving, bad cycling & a great brother

An 8-year old carries his disabled brother on a triathlon, a flasher in Hull + more

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