Campaigning

Hundreds to join horse-drawn hearse in road deaths protest on Oxford Street this Saturday

Direct action group Stop Killing Cyclists to commemorate 'unknown victim'

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Boris Johnson must “get on with” building Cycle Superhighways following“tidal wave of support”

80 per cent of consultation responses back plans, though coach industry joins opponents

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Tighten tests to ensure older motorists fit to drive, says lawyer

Eyesight should be tested and fitness to drive certified by responsible person, Fatal Accident Inquiry told

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Oxfordshire cycle path campaigners hopeful of bike path cash (+ video)

Bike Safe hopes DfT can help finance route from Eynsham into Oxford

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Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust becomes Cycle-Smart

Cycle helmet charity rebrands and also expands its scope

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Chris Boardman: get kids on bikes to solve childhood obesity

Make cycle training compulsory in schools, says British Cycling policy czar

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TfL’s latest Cycle Safety Action Plan details cycleways, junctions, bus & lorry improvements

Acknowledges "much more needs to be done" to make city safe

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Benefit of building space for cycling far outweighs cost, says DfT

Grants to cities and national parks return five times spend

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Nine in ten people back headphone ban for cyclists, says BBC survey

One in six riders admit listening to music - but academic says doing so impairs concentration by 10 per cent

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Video tells driving instructors why cyclists ride in primary position

Film aims to help instructors understand cyclists' behaviour - so they can pass knowledge onto learner drivers

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TfL to address safety concerns over drivers ignoring red lights at Bow Roundabout

Luke Redpath had initially been told by TfL nothing could be done, but it is now considering his suggestions

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Complaints over bare-headed Chris Boardman’s helmetless BBC Breakfast bike ride

British Cycling policy advisor responds to criticism, saying it "obscures real issues"

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Lords debate Infrastructure Bill amendment seeking funding for cycling and walking

Campaigners call for funding to be brought into line with that for road and rail networks

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Bicycle documentary DVD and posters now on sale (+ videos)

Documentary still on limited cinematic release, including at Bath Film Festival - screening licence also available

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CTC and Sustrans critical of government response to Cycling Safety report

Organisations welcome changes but say that far more needs to be done

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Peterborough ignores consultation responses as shopping street cycling ban extended to Sundays

Vast majority of responses were against the proposals - only one in ten in favour

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Almost 900 cyclists were victims of hit-and-runs in London last year

Greens call for action over "lawless roads"

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Microsoft latest of 120+ businesses to back London Cycle Superhighways

Organisations employing tens of thousands in capital call for cycle infrastructure

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Transport and safety experts demand EU go-ahead for safer lorry designs

France and Sweden looking to delay legislation to protect manufacturers

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Bereaved families call on Scottish Parliament to bring in presumed liability

Current system said to place emotional and financial strain on relatives of cyclists killed in road traffic collisions

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Video: Special edit of Bicycle film highlights calls for dedicated funding

Chris Boardman says he'd trade Olympic gold medal to see cycling become everyday means of getting around

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Cambridgeshire’s ‘cycling champion’ calls for compulsory helmets for children

But admits Dutch-style cycleways would make it unnecessary

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Get people cycling for better health, says Public Health England

"Epidemic of inactivity" costs £7.6billion per year

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Protest ride today at Bristol’s dangerous M5/A38 junction

South Glos Council accused of ignoring DfT & own policies in roundabout redesign

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Cars to be banned from roads near 11 Edinburgh primary schools in pilot scheme

“School Streets” initiative to be trialled from August next year – but will motorists buy into it?

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Advanced stop lines the focus as Greater Manchester Police launch Operation Considerate

Many motorists don’t appreciate what they’re for, say police

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Petition demands fixes to Bristol’s dangerously slippery Cheesegrater bridge

Holey metal surface putting cyclists in hospital say cycling groups

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Alex Dowsett backs Collideosco.pe cycle incident tracking website

London data to be used by Barts and the London Charity project

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New Forest National Park Authority member responds to concerns over spending of £3.75m DfT cash

District councillor broadly supportive of points raised by local campaigner - but seems in minority on authority

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Biggin Hill resident rails against ‘lycra louts’

Puts up homemade sign protesting cycling club's use of signs

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