Infrastructure

Jeremy Vine accused of ‘bullying’ Anti Low Traffic Neighbourhood group

The group complained to the BBC alleging the radio presenter had made 'libellous and defamatory' statements

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Humber Bridge walkways to reopen to pedestrians and cyclists tomorrow

People on foot and bikes, including commuters, will be able to use bridge from 0500-2100 daily

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‘Lethal’ cycle lane covered in ‘slippery gravel’

The council said it was trying to compact the surface as far as possible

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“Stairway to Hell” – temporary bridge on Nottingham canal path is impossible for cyclists to use (+ video)

Footage shows rider struggling to carry her Brompton up the steep stairs – but can’t get it down the 40-degree slope once at the top

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Cyclists and pedestrians “still in the dark” on Humber Bridge closure says Cycling UK

Charity repeats call for clarification on process behind closure and when footways may reopen

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Residents say they are ‘prisoners in their own homes’ after School Street scheme introduced

Locals claimed it wasn't the safe travel scheme they opposed, just how it was being implemented

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BBC corrects Nick Robinson’s comment that “you cannot use your car” in a low traffic neighbourhood

“We agree that LTNs do not prevent cars from being used,” says broadcaster in response to complaints

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Residents complain about plans to demolish house to make room for new cycle path

Families say they do not want the cycle path to run through their quiet suburban street

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Cycling UK questions Humber Bridge Board on closure of footways to cyclists and pedestrians

National Cycling Charity seeks clarification on issues ncluding when footways may reopen and what alternative arrangements are planned for commuters

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Humber Bridge staff tell cyclist he can ride across it on main carriageway … police at other end tell him he can’t

Bridge owners explain why footways were closed since weekend and say they hope to restore access to commuters soon

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New 1km long tunnel on disused railway line opens for cyclists in Wye Valley

The 143-year-old tunnel is open from April - September and is also home to a colony of bats

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MP complains to BBC over claim that people in low traffic neighbourhoods cannot use their cars

“The least we can expect from a national broadcaster is a basic grasp of the facts,” says Lillian Greenwood in response to Nick Robinson’s comment on Today programme

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Replacement ferry service confirmed for Hammersmith Bridge – but it won’t start operation until late summer

Service will be operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and is expected to have similar fares to buses

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London Fire Brigade says low traffic neighbourhoods have had no impact on response times

Opponents of schemes have claimed (incorrectly) that they hold up emergency services

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Labour MP says low-traffic neighbourhoods “have left women feeling unsafe”

Whether it’s falling trees, law-breaking drivers being fined or a woman’s abduction and murder, Rupa Huq finds an angle to oppose blocking roads to rat-running drivers

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Spend on active travel in Wales to hit £20 per head this year

Announcement of £70 million-plus for cycling and walking follows publication of Welsh Government’s new transport strategy

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Backers of London LTNs outnumber opponents by three to one

Survey finds that support for closing rat-runs on residential roads is slightly higher among motorists than non-drivers

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A £9 million cycling bridge has been branded ‘not a necessity’ by cyclists

Bike Worcester argue the money would be better spent on safer cycling throughout the city

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Bitter Bath burger bar boss bashes bike lane

The takeaway owner said 'recessions come to an end but this won't'

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A 44cm wide ‘token’ cycle lane has been slammed by a cycling club

The council said it was 'unfortunate' that the recommended 2m width had not been achieved

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“Shameful”: BBC “perpetuated falsehoods” in divisive low traffic neighbourhood report

Lord Berkeley says broadcaster “embarked on its own journey to stir up a manufactured culture war”, while a councillor branded the piece "shameful"

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Dramatic increase in speeding after pop-up cycle lane removed

The number of drivers speeding on Upper Shoreham Road has risen significantly since wands were removed by West Sussex County Council

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Low traffic neighbourhoods in London are not mainly introduced in more affluent areas, researchers find

New paper disproves one of the key argiuments employed by opponents of such schemes

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Major Edinburgh street to be given over to people, not cars

Scottish capital unveils bold plans for New Town's George Street including two-way cycle track

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Near Miss of the Day 546: A series of close passes in Richmond Park

Our regular series featuring close passes from across the country - today it's London.

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Cyclist films vehicles including a bus coming towards him on Paris pop-up cycle lane

Council of 20th Arrondisement brings in further safety measures after footage goes viral

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Councillor slams “malicious attempt” to skew consultation into bridge closures via bogus online accounts

Fake accounts registered opposition to closure of five bridges to motor traffic in the city as part of coronavirus response

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Hackney anti-LTN group fails to secure judicial review of emergency active travel measures

High Court judge says company opposing measures had six weeks to bring case, but failed to do so

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London Cycle Routes YouTube channel showcases safe routes round city

Videos Jon Stone has uploaded so far include Camden to Westminster and Pimlico to Rotherhithe on protedcted cycle lanes and quiet back streets

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Grant Shapps dismissed advice to review environmental impact of £27bn road building plan

Campaigners are mounting a High Court challenge to government plans to build more roads in England

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