Infrastructure

Joe Lycett’s Channel 4 show criticised for promoting anti-LTN ‘conspiracy theory’

The show also claimed that punishing motorists for breaking the new rules was like 'fining people for doing what they have done for years'

Vehicle/cycle conflict halves in Glasgow trial of bike-activated traffic signs

Flashing signs linked to sensors to warn drivers of cyclists approaching to be deployed at 16 key junctions

Camden cycle lane voted through despite Conservative claim road was “Too steep” for it

Councillors had claimed schoolkids won’t use protected bike lane due to gradient averaging 3.5% – but local schools back the infrastructure

Lego lands in cycle lanes as “ideological statements” row

Danish brick maker responds to criticism by Urban Cycling Institute by pointing out that its Lego City range has a cycle lane – though it’s a bit narrow

Potential collision blackspots identified to help improve cycling safety

Over a six-month period 200 riders covered over 26,000 miles as part of the in-depth research

A “slap in the face” – council promotes cycle commuting … while ripping out bike lane

Southampton City Council promises “some simple things which can help you feel more confident and comfortable cycling on the road”

Cardiff City Council to spray-paint cycle lane wands so pedestrians can see them

Action taken after several reports of people tripping over infrastructure, with one man breaking his wrist

Pedestrians injured after ‘dozens’ trip over new cycle lane

Cardiff Council are now going to use spray paint to increase the visibility of the bollards...

Conservative councillors say people going for brunch are ‘ruining cycle lane experiment’

“Driving through it or having brunch here is not knowing how Chiswick works, you have to know it as a resident or a worker”...

Parish council calls in police to oversee bike rack installation amid protest fears

Residents accused the council of being a 'dictatorship'...

‘Traffic is not a force of nature’ Boris Johnson praises success of Low Traffic Neighbourhood and cycle schemes

"For decades we mourned that children no longer played in the street. Now once again, in some places, they do"

Department for Transport say councils must give walking and cycling schemes time

Three councils are currently facing court action for removing cycle lanes

LTNs halve number of road traffic casualties, new study shows

"To put it in context, that is twice as large as the 23 per cent reduction in injuries following the introduction of 20mph speed zones"

West London council votes to make temporary cycleway permanent – for next 18 months at least

Hounslow Council keeps segregated route along Chiswick High Road

Residents complain about ‘motorway’ style cycle path

"If only one percent of cyclists use the lanes as an excuse to go faster... then the promenade will lose most of its value as a destination for holidays'

New global ranking shows UK cities have a lot of catching up to do on cycling

London in 43rd place according to campaign group US People For Bikes – but American cities could learn from its Streetspace COVID-19 response

Huge growth in number of people including families riding bikes on West London protected cycleway

Chiswick High Road has also seen fewer collisions and improved air quality

North London school head blocks new cycleway with cones, claiming cyclists endanger pupils

London Cycling Campaign points out that teacher's actions endanger cyclists – including parents and children who ride to the school

Pop-up protected cycle lane outside Celtic FC stadium removed… to stop fans from tripping over ‘Armadillo’ lane separators

Glasgow City Council makes move on safety grounds as crowds expected to be allowed back to Celtic Park

High Court judge rejects challenge to Lambeth’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Council acted in line with regulations and did not discriminate against disabled people who rely on cars for transport

New public bike parking standards launched for UK

45-page document is aimed at all procurers of public bike parking and aims to reduce risk of theft

Government to roll out Mini Holland schemes beyond London

Around a dozen local authorities outside the capital will share £239 million to boost cycling and walking

Transport for London wins appeal over Streetspace active travel programme

Court of Appeal reverses decision from earlier this year that City Hall initiatives to promote cycling and walking were unlawful

Edinburgh Transport Chief defends scheme helping ’45 per cent of residents’ without a car

"45 per cent of the people in this city do not have access to a car - so when we only have policies that support car use, what we’re essentially saying is that 45 per cent don’t matter - well, they matter to me."

Transport for London seeks public feedback on trial changes to major cycle route

Responses will influence whether CS8 improvements between Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth should be made permanent.

Canal and River Trust urge cyclists to stay below 8mph on towpaths

Automated signs will give anyone cycling below 8mph a 'Thank You' message while faster cyclists will be told to '#StayKindSlowDown'.

London voters back LTNs and cycle lanes, analysis of mayoral election results reveals

Conservative opposition to Kensington and Chiswick cycleways results in share of vote plummeting in those wards

Majority of people support building more segregated cycle lanes, new research finds

The study looked at what would get more people riding bikes, and what they felt the biggest barriers were...

Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Ealing ripped out ‘during school run’

"It’s truly embarrassing to live in Ealing right now."

Traffic monitoring group slammed after telling cyclists not to ride at night

The hastily deleted post was called 'obscene' with people pointing out commuters can't always choose when they ride; SWT now say the tweet was sent in error