Urban

VIDEO: Vigilante bike lanes created in New York

New York cyclists attempt to reclaim the streets from cars

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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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‘Deathtrap’ fears over new York contraflow bike lane

Daily delivery lorries force drivers into cycle lane, says local businessman

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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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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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20 mph should be national default speed limit in residential areas, says Sustrans

Charity convinced cyclists in the capital would feel safer with traffic at lower speeds

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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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Canadian study suggests road cyclists should wear body armour as well as helmets

"Cyclists were often injured after being struck by a motor vehicle," says researcher

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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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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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Eurobike 2013 Day 0: Urban bikes & wheelbarrows

Despite the attention shiny carbon gets, urban bikes dominate

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Branson vs Pickles – Virgin boss wants towns for people, minister wants them for cars

Meanwhile, Sustrans says drivers can save money by switching to bike or foot for shorter trips

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Cyclist has £2,000 bike stolen moments after being hit by car

Essex Police seeking information to help recover bike following theft from dazed and bloodied cyclist in Chelmsford earlier this month

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“Politcal correctness gone mad” – £50 fines issued to anti-social cyclists in Bolton

Two-day operation last week part of wider campaign aimed at improving safety among all road users

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VIDEO: ‘It Can Wait’ documentary highlights dangers of texting while driving

Werner Herzog commissioned to make heart-rending short film

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London bike thief jailed for 12 weeks after being caught red-handed in police operation

Second man fined for handling stolen goods – both were being watched by police targeting cycle thieves

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Fancy an aperitif in Paris? Smartphone app will see one – or cheese, or condoms – delivered by bike

App for Android and iOS devices means you never have to traipse round to find that elusive table on the cafe terrace

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Police in London step up enforcement of Advanced Stop Lines – fines & points for drivers ignoring them

Cycling Commissioner Andrew Gilligan also says cyclists who ignore red lights will be fined

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Police write to Bristol cyclists telling them not to ride on pavements or jump red lights

Cycle campaigners agree with approach on anti-social cycling, but say better infrastructure needed

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Almost half of Londoners would ride more if road safety improved

Survey by London boroughs finds perception of danger biggest obstacle to cycling

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Survey: Eight in ten cyclists fear for their safety on Britain’s roads

Research from CTC's solicitors Slater & Gordon highlight that 'two tribes' mentaility still prevails on the roads

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Dutch rental bike scheme to come to 50 British railway stations + video

£3.80/day for a round-town bike

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