Campaigning

Government urged to end “human cost” of “dangerously lenient” driving bans for repeat offenders

The failure of some courts to take a motorist’s driving history into account when issuing sentences has created “a loophole within a loophole”, says Cycling UK

Protected bike lanes on school routes must be urgent government priority, says Sustrans

The active travel charity has called for “long-term safety barriers” to be removed, after a recent survey found that just 14 percent of parents feel very confident teaching their children to cycle on the road

Megaphone-wielding cyclist stands guard at dangerous “sharp blocks” crash site to warn others

Despite there being a cycle lane, the council claims: "Theoretically, there should be no reason for a cyclist to enter this area"

Car-Free Day: London cyclists make people-protected bike lane on Old Street, part of key commuting route

Three years on from previous protest, campaigners are still waiting for safe infrastructure on busy Clerkenwell corridior

Council blasted for cycle to school ‘contract’ for children

Cheshire East Council’s cycle permit scheme encourages schools to introduce contracts making children agree to follow certain rules when cycling to school

Mail’s cycling number plates poll story “misleading and unreliable”, says Cycling UK

The charity has raised a complaint with press watchdog IPSO after the Mail claimed that there is wide public support for tougher cycling rules – by citing the results of a Fair Fuel UK survey

Amazon and eBay among sites selling “highly dangerous” e-bike chargers that don’t meet UK safety standards

59 online listings featured substandard plugs – many without a fuse

“I am still allowed to praise cycle lanes”: Jeremy Vine responds to BBC impartiality ruling

The Radio 2 presenter was deemed to have breached the corporation’s guidelines after publicly voicing his support for LTNs, but says he is “grateful” that the investigation exposed the “one-way” abuse aimed at him by anti-cycling activists

Jeremy Vine breached BBC’s impartiality rules by publicly supporting LTNs

The BBC did acknowledge, however, that the presenter was subject to “personal abuse” by the One Chiswick Facebook group, which opposes cycling infrastructure and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

“Protect those most at risk”: Highway Code changes promoted as government launches ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign

One of the major criticisms of January's updated Highway Code was the lack of publicity to inform the public

Chris Boardman confirmed as permanent National Active Travel Commissioner

The Olympic champion will be joined at Active Travel England by longstanding safer streets advocate Danny Williams and Louise Wilkinson

“It seems cycling is a typical backup story for slow news days”: Cyclists react after media reignites cycling licence ‘debate’

Yep, they're talking about those cycling licences (that the government said won't happen) again...

Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

The LTNs are removed sometimes without any local consultation

Chancellor urged to open up Cycle to Work Scheme to lower-paid and self-employed workers

People earning at or near the National Minimum Wage, as well as those who work for themselves, cannot currently enjoy scheme’s benefits

Tyre Extinguishers target SUVs on home turf of the ‘Chelsea Tractor’

Campaign to have 4x4s banned from cities undertakes latest direct action in London’s affluent Cheyne Walk

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Campaigners use Highway Code changes to protest waste plant

Opponents of the controversial biogas plant in Norfolk say lorries will not be able to pass cyclists safely on the narrow surrounding roads

“This is not policing, this is intimidation”: Alliance of British Drivers takes on Sheffield police over close pass conviction

The pro-motoring pressure group described the court’s decision as “pathetic sucking up to the cycling lobby”

Riding near Stonehenge this weekend? Video evidence of rubbernecking drivers sought

Environmental campaigner is building case against planned A303 Expressway, where cycling will be banned

Highway Code: Alliance of British Drivers claims changes have “created a false sense of winners and losers”

The revisions, introduced in January, have given cyclists “the impression that provocative, obstructive and challenging behaviour has merit”, says the organisation’s director Duncan White

Petition to move cycle lane because cyclists will ride too fast

Work will begin on the Poole waterside later this month, however concerned locals have expressed concern at children and pedestrians being put in danger

Cycling UK says government’s Spring Statement is a “sticking plaster for the problems we face today”

The charity’s head of campaigns Duncan Dollimore said the statement “demonstrates little vision on how to solve our transport problems”

Snake Pass trespassers are ‘organised gangs up to no good’, says former councillor

Trespass organiser Harry Gray hit back at the claims, and said the rides were a ‘celebration of each individual’s love for the outdoors and cycling’

More than 250 cyclists attend protest ride calling for safe cycle route

The Great Big Safety Ride participants hoped it would show support for a safe cycle route on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington

Cycling UK urges council to publish evidence justifying Snake Pass cycling ban

The charity says that if no evidence exists, Derbyshire County Council should reopen the road to active travel users

MP urges the government to help make Oxford’s roads safer for cyclists

Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said government money was “desperately needed” to “avoid any more senseless deaths”, after two cyclists were killed in Oxford less than a month apart

It’s not just cyclists loving the Snake Pass closure – local residents do too thanks to the peace and quiet

Cyclists set to take to iconic Peak District road again this week despite Derbyshire County Council insisting they are banned too

Petition to amend road traffic legislation to refer to ‘collisions’ and not ‘accidents’

Campaigners have called on the Government to change the default language in the Road Traffic Act and other legislation to refer to collisions, not accidents

Snake Pass protest: Cyclists reclaim car-free route

Around 50-60 cyclists, including children, cycle hire users and cargo bike riders, enjoyed the traffic-free climb — one participant reported the "workers at the barrier were really nice and friendly"

“One month, two dead cyclists”: Oxford’s cycling city sign defaced after second death

Last week, campaigners demanded urgent action following the second cyclist death on the city's roads in three weeks

Footballer-turned-driving instructor Ashley Neal divides opinion with use of horn in overtaking video

Some viewers criticised Neal’s “unnecessary” horn use as he passed two cyclists, but the instructor said that “the horn in this situation is a simple ‘excuse me’… no different than a signal with an indicator if I was passing a car”

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