Commuting

Greater Anglia trains plans bike ban

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

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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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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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Steven Nzonzi has done nothing wrong says Stoke City boss

Mark Hughes backs player over "good luck in finding me on foreign plates" allegations

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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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Sussex bike thieves: can you help catch these rogues?

Gallery of images released by the British Transport Police of thieves targeting Sussex stations

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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 debate sees issues take centre stage at House of Commons

Selection of some of the points raised, plus reaction from the cycling community

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Cycle commuters at an all-time high in Edinburgh, but across Scotland, car ownership is on the up

Could the confirmation of widespread 20mph zones in Edinburgh (and possibly across Scotland) help at all?

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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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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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Government responds to Get Britain Cycling report – no targets, no minimum spend, no cycling champion

Official statement ignores some issues, puts responsibility for others onto local authorities

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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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Dame Kelly Holmes urges MPs to get on their bikes ahead of Get Britain Cycling debate

Double Olympic champion currently taking part in Sustrans' Pedal On UK says MPs can't debate cycle safety until you have experienced conditions

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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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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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After woman injured in hit & run, petition calls for speed limits on Bristol-Bath path

Call for 20mph limit and lollipop ladies on crossings

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Where are the London bike commuters? Infographic reveals: Hackney, mostly

London cycling hotspots visualised

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Transport chiefs pledge to fix Holborn junction in wake of Alan Neve death

Camden Council: "We have to change the streets. We support the cycling revolution."

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Sustrans: Cyclists should slow down

Sustrans' man in Bristol reiterates his message that go-faster cyclists intimidating pedestrians & all cyclists a bad name

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Holborn death cyclist named as Alan Neve

54-year-old was riding to work when hit by lorry on Monday

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