Infrastructure

Transport for London and Hackney Council unveil Stoke Newington gyratory plans

Intimidating one way system to be turned into a space for people, not motor vehicles - consultation opens today

Quietways a “substandard distraction” says London Cycling Campaign

‘Where are the segregated lanes?’ asks campaign group

road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

Some of the top stories from another busy week on two wheels...

Safety work at Greenwich junction where two cyclists have died won’t be complete until 2023 says Sadiq Khan

Mayor updates on Safer Junctions programme and highlights need for TfL to engage with boroughs

Cyclists complain that cycle route has been severed as Aberdeen festival celebrates new bypass

One local describes Go North East Road Festival cycling event as “a kick in the teeth for cyclists”

CS11 blocked by High Court judge who says TfL needs consent for whole route before work can begin

TfL considering appealing the decision

Video: Alarmingly close call with HGV – London cyclist says footage highlights issues with long-term temporary layout of CS3

Poor visibility and as soon as road lights go red, cycle lane lights go red and amber

It’s finally here … Probably the worst cycling event ever hits Aberdeen this weekend

Local cyclists avoid official event – and organise protest in centre of the Granite City calling for safe infrastructure

Dockless bike share firm Mobike shuts up shop in Manchester, blames thieves and vandals

Number of bikes damaged or stolen makes operation unsustainable; Chris Boardman says alternative schemes being considered

London’s Quietway 2 from Walthamstow to Bloomsbury opens

Route will eventually run for 23km to Acton in the west - but campaigners have highlighted some shortcomings

Did the ‘worst cycling event EVER’ just get slightly better?

Now you CAN bring your own bike to ride 18km loop of Aberdeen bypass from which cyclists will be banned once it opens

Bridge over new Aberdeen bypass – home to forthcoming “worst cycling event ever” – described as “lethal” for cyclists and walkers

People using popular Deeside Way now have to ride 30 metres into oncoming traffic after changes to road layout

Deputy mayor for transport attacks Westminster council opposition to CS11

Campaigners confident scheme will be approved but express frustration at delay

First 15 projects announced as Greater Manchester gets to work on cycling and walking network

Chris Boardman says region ‘won’t compromise on quality’ when it comes to infrastructure

HS2 offering “pathetic” commitment to cycle proof high speed rail line

Cycling UK says HS2 is “penny pinching” on costs of tunnels and bridges

London cyclist was killed at city’s first “segregated” roundabout – which critics had said was “hugely complicated”

Design of Queens Circus in Battersea was criticised for not meeting Dutch standards and prioritising motor vehicles over cyclists

Denver’s bicycle police ride on the sidewalk- because they see the city’s roads as being too dangerous for cyclists

Campaigners say pavement cycling isn't a pedestrian vs cyclist issue - it's due to too much space being given to cars

London’s Victoria Embankment could be closed to motor traffic for six months – but Cycle Superhighway will remain open

Complications with capital's Super Sewer project could force road to be closed to motor vehicles

Greater Manchester unveils ambitious plans for UK’s biggest network of cycling and walking routes

Beelines network will cover 1,000 miles and include 75 miles of segregated cycle lanes

Study finds London’s Mini-Hollands are encouraging more cycling – and especially, walking

Research reveals that £90 million programme is encouraging more active travel

Jeremy Vine calls out Jeremy Clarkson over criticism of cycling school run mum

It's drivers not cyclists responsible for "extremely dangerous" roads in London says Vine

Cyclist who broke six ribs on CS6 says it is not obvious white line is a raised kerb

New stretch of CS6 opened last month with vertical kerbs separating cyclists from vehicular traffic

Work to improve Highbury Corner for cyclists starts next week

Locals braced for another 18 months of roadworks

New website to help Bristol cyclists report drivers who park in cycle lanes

Bike Lane Uprising builds database to identify repeat offenders

Near Miss of the Day 146: The ‘Normal for London’ edition

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s London

Sustrans announces major review of National Cycle Network

Issues to be addressed include identifying new routes as well as missing links in existing network

Flexible kerb space idea could result in pop-up cycle lanes

Idea shortlisted for National Infrastructure Commission's Roads for the Future competition

Cyclist killed at Woolwich junction that has been removed from cycle safety improvement programmes

Local MP says he will be asking Sadiq Khan to reconsider

Cyclists in Glasgow bring workers a cuppa and cake to thank them for building cycle path

'Thank ypu' gesture accomanies serious message to City Council to consider cyclists when planning infrastructure

London Cycling Campaign urges Sadiq Khan to push through Regents Park Cycle Superhighway

Campaigners are still wondering whether four gates of the park will be closed to cars as originally promised