Government

London cyclists better off shouting than using bell, says transport minister

Baroness Vere tells House of Lords debate: “The government are not about to mandate bells on bicycles”

Complaint rejected that councillor insulted COVID victims by saying losing bike lanes would be a “tragedy”

Green Party politician had been speaking in favour of keeping temporary facility in Brighton & Hove

London council set to remove emergency cycle lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods

Report for Harrow Council recommends scrapping active travel measures following six-month review

Gammons roasted on Twitter over anti-LTN video

UKIP candidate for Mayor of London unaware that power to remove them lies with boroughs, not mayor

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

Kensington & Chelsea Council refuses to reinstate High Street cycle lane

Labour councillors condemn “completely bonkers” decision as London Cycling Campaign calls on Grant Shapps and Sadiq Khan to intervene

Councils across England ignoring government advice to roll out School Streets

As children return to classrooms, research shows only a quarter of councils outside London have School Streets

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

Sadiq Khan urges council to put back Kensington High Street cycle lane after survey reveals huge local backing

Nearly twice as many residents of borough back protected cycle lane on the road as those who oppose it

“World-first for lorry safety” as Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard comes into effect

Operators of HGVs being driven on capital's streets without safety permit now face fines

Cycle campaign group urge people not to cycle over safety fears

The 'unusual' plea was made after flood defence works caused a popular cycling route to close without a 'viable safe alternative'

The ‘Roadmap out of lockdown’ – what does it mean for cycling?

Boris Johnson sets out timeline to fully ease restrictions in England – but it could be subject to change

British riders may be unable to race in Europe under new Brexit rules

The visa rules mean that non EU citizens can only spend 90 days in Europe.

Scottish Government stumps up £223,000 for e-bikes for key workers

E-bikes will be loaned to key and essential workers during Covid-19 crisis to provide an alternative mode of travel

Cycling UK asks government how “local” is “local” – and the answer is, use your “common sense”

We’re glad that one’s been cleared up

Cycling UK urges next Scottish Government to commit 10 per cent of transport budget to active travel

Currently only 2.5 per cent of central transport spending in Scotland goes on walking and cycling

“It’s not a sports venue” – MP urges Richmond Park cyclists to slow down

Sarah Olney says some park users “need to think about the impact of their behaviour on others”

Government wants half of urban trips to be walked or cycled by 2030

But transport secretary Grant Shapps wouldn't be drawn on how much funding might be available beyond 2025

Boris Johnson urges councils to “crack on” with cycle lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods

Prime Minister says government’s research highlights majority support for active travel initiatives

£1,000 e-bike grants and also e-cargo bike incentives ahead of Scotland’s low emission zones

Polluting vehicles will face penalties when LEZs are introduced in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Outer London leads cycling boom in capital during pandemic, says TfL

Trips up almost a quarter in outlying boroughs as people switch to two wheels for essential local journeys and exercise

More checks needed before Hammersmith Bridge can reopen for cyclists and pedestrians

Engineers say extent of damage to structure's pedestals still isn't fully clear

Cycle to Work scheme bikes (temporarily) don’t have to be used for commuting

Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, HMRC have relaxed the “qualifying journeys” rule for bikes supplied under scheme on or before 20 December last year

Boris Johnson accused of breaking lockdown with Olympic Park bike ride – even though he did not appear to break law

Prime Minister was spotted seven miles from Downing Street, but regulations place no limit on how far you can travel for exercise

Campaign launched for government to provide discounts on bikes and e-bikes for over-65s

Pure Electric urges Chancellor to provide £50 million a year for state pension-linked Cycle in Retirement initiative

UK officially confirms it is keeping EU anti-dumping measures on bikes from China … for now at least

Department for International Trade adds however that it plans to review measures at some point to assess whether to keep them

Birmingham launches e-cargo bikes in time for food deliveries to the vulnerable over Christmas

“Another step towards achieving net zero carbon in Birmingham,” says councillor

Cycling and walking now make up more than 1 in 3 trips in London in wake of coronavirus

New report from Transport for London highlights how travel patterns have changed as a result of the pandemic

Oxfordshire ‘cycling champion’ role binned after previous holder complained she was powerless to effect change

Suzanne Bartington said it was 'seemingly impossible to enact positive change' without a budget or cabinet position

“National disaster” may have been averted by closing Hammersmith Bridge in August says council as government urges reopening it to cyclists and pedestrians

Minister accuses Hammersmith & Fulham of overreacting to safety concerns as row over Thames crossing rumbles on