Government

Police investigate threat to “execute” council staff over cycleway

Message left on Post-It note following heated drop-in session regarding scheme in Bearsden

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Is chancellor George Osborne set to axe the Cycle to Work scheme?

Rumours that Comprehensive Spending Review will end salary sacrifice schemes; Chris Boardman puts case for cycling

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Transport minister says that cyclists are more dangerous to “commuters” than drivers

Fellow peer says problem ‘seems to be getting worse’

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Bikeability cycle training scheme for children likely to be hit by government cuts

Sustrans reiterates demand that 25 per cent of transport spending be dedicated to the Local Sustainable Transport Fund

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LBC reporter branded “liar” by London Cycling Commissioner maintains most riders shun new Cycle Superhigway

Theo Usherwood insists only 4 in 10 riders he saw this morning used segregated infrastructure

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London Cycling Commissioner brands rush hour lorry ban debate a ‘distraction’

Andrew Gilligan says more protected bike routes, better lorry design and crackdowns on dangerous operators would be more effective

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Radio spat between London’s cycling commissioner and ‘lying’ reporter over cycle superhighway use

Spat rumbles on as both sides accuse the other of fabricating figures

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“Dysfunctional, dangerous, dirty, congested, and polluting” – City unveils radical plan for Bank Junction

Damning verdict issued as plans unveiled for radical overhaul of junction at heart of Square Mile

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Boris Johnson’s commitment to cycling wins him an unlikely fan – Green Party’s Jenny Jones

Pair have clashed on cycle safety, but Green Assembly Member admires mayor for overcoming opposition

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Boris Johnson: I won’t “bully or coerce” people into cycling, or commit to £10 per head per year

While 93 MPs surveyed want on average cycling spend of £26 per person per year, one contender for Tory leadership wouldn't be drawn on a figure

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13,000-signature End Lorry Danger petition delivered to London’s City Hall

Organised by LCC, petition calls for rush hour lorry ban among other things

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Seven-figure settlement for Mary Bowers, who inspired Times cycle safety campaign

31-year-old remains "minimally conscious" four years after horrific crash

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Influential MPs call on Chancellor to save cycle funding

The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group writes to George Osborne urging him to save cycle funding from budget cuts

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Mini Holland opponents boast of wasting taxpayers’ money with legal challenge

E17 Streets For All say Waltham Forest's defence costs will reduce money available for cycling scheme

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Department for Transport agrees 30 per cent spending cut – to what extent will cycling suffer?

Ministers under pressure to prioritise road building and rail upgrade projects

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“Silent majority” back Enfield’s Mini Holland as Chris Boardman visits borough

Meanwhile Andrew Gilligan says schemes should highlight benefits for all, not just cyclists

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Opponents of Waltham Forest Mini Holland scheme have case thrown out of court

Judge rejects all claims and awards costs of £12,000 to council

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Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway will help make cycling less white and middle class

Around 50% of work on the 23km route, running through some of the country's most deprived areas, is now completed

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Government to ensure all driving instructors watch Chris Boardman SPACE for cycling film (+ video)

Shorter version of video first released in August will be made into public information film

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Video: Chris Boardman’s 3 cycling lessons UK can take from Denmark

British Cycling advisor was in Copenhagen last month with transport minister Robert Goodwill

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London Assembly votes unanimously for rush hour lorry ban

Motion also puts pressure on Mayor of London to crack down on dangerous lorries in the capital

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Study finds no link between cycling helmet laws and head injury rates

Major Canadian study concludes protected bike infrastructure does more for safety of cyclists

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#ChooseCycling Network calls for George Osborne to invest in cycling

Cycling tipped to lose out to road building and rail upgrades when budgets are announced

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Boost to Garden Bridge plans as Lambeth resumes talks after TfL reduces funding

Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan also withdraws opposition to controversial project

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It’s official: Donald Trump hates cyclists

US Republican Presidential candidate takes umbrage at Secretary John Kelly cycling in his 70s

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Cycling likely to suffer in government spending review

Major roads and rail are likely to be given priority

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Government considering making doping a criminal offence

Minister's comments come as UK Anti-Doping braces itself for huge funding cut

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Iain Duncan Smith calls for rethink on Walthamstow Mini Holland scheme

Hundreds protest against scheme following road closure trial

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Motor traffic other than buses to be banned from London’s Bank junction

Public consultation launches next month ahead of 12-month trial

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Bristol bike lane bollards to be replaced within weeks

Damage caused by drivers crashing into and mounting bollards means heavier-duty solution needed

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