Government

“Is it April First?” Councillor criticises lorry cycle safety measures

Hyndburn Council in Lancashire says TurnAlarm system fitted to bin lorries will improve rider safety

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Transport Secretary “has embarrassed” David Cameron over cycling, says Chris Boardman

British Cycling policy advisor hit out as government publishes response to Cycling and Walking Strategy consultation

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Portsmouth unveils plans to bring Tour de France back to South Coast

Hampshire city in discussions for joint bid with Caen in Normandy plus Brittany Ferries

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Kingston overhauls Mini Holland plans after criticism

London borough's new proposals include segregation absent from previous version

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Major businesses urge party leaders to Choose Cycling ahead of general election

Companies including GSK, National Grid, Orange and Sky tell politicians what they want to see in manifestoes

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Reading council to review ‘door zone’ cycle lanes

Puts a ‘pause’ on any future advisory cycle lanes until after the review

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Cyclists should be registered, insured and be made to wear helmets say Cambridgeshire councillors

Argue that legislation is needed now that cyclists are having ‘large amounts money from the taxpayer poured onto them’

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CTC teams up with DfT in £1m drive to get bikes out of sheds and onto the road

Big Bike Revival takes place in May and June; DfT also announces £15m to improve station cycling facilities

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TfL unveils 20mph speed limit pilot for major roads in London

Eight 'red routes' across capital to trial lower limits in bid to improve road safety

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Labour will put cyclists and pedestrians “at top table of transport policy”

Shadow transport secretary Michael Dugher outlines his party's plans for cycling

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Danger to cyclists is built into roads, says West Yorks councillor

"How do these things pass a risk assessment?" says Martyn Bolt

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PM calls for “in-depth” review of sentences for causing death by dangerous driving

Families of cyclists killed in two high-profile cases "spoke powerfully" of their loss, says David Cameron

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Cyclists to be allowed on Croydon’s pedestrianised main shopping street

London borough authorises 18-month trial to allow riders to legally avoid dangerous detour

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Dundee City Council wants cyclists to help shape strategy

Views on future of cycling in Scotland's fourth largest city sought at public meeting next Monday evening

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HGV blind spot safety systems require independent assessment says Lord Attlee

Proposes mandatory sensor system to protect cyclists

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Cycling up by a third in Scotland but still not a main mode of transport for many people

A long way off government target of 10 per cent of journeys being made by bike by 2020

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Report highlights CPS failings in tracking justice for cyclist deaths

"Gap in data collection" makes finding out how cyclist deaths are handled "impracticable"

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A bridge too far? Oxford campaigners say Cycle City Ambition cash being “misspent”

Meanwhile, Cambridge Cycling Campaign welcomes funding - but says more needed

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Lord calls for ban on cyclists using earphones

In response, transport minister emphasises importance of adopting a broad range of safety measures

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Manchester plans protected lanes and more with extra Cycle City funding

Advocates cautiously welcome plans for improvements to major cycle route

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Boris Johnson tells cyclists to wave arms like music conductor to help lorry drivers see them (+ video)

Mayor says acting like Sir Simon Rattle can help bike riders stay safe

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THINK! Cycling campaign extended to seven more cities despite failure to change driver behaviour

Campaign reminds drivers to be careful around cyclists, but do they drive better?

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Big Cycling Debate sees parties go head-to-head over post-election plans

Transport minister Robert Goodwill, Labour's Lilian Greenwood and Lib Dem Julian Huppert put their parties' cases

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Chris Boardman says only Lib Dems making firm commitment on cycling (but like Tories and Labour they lack top down leadership on issue)

British Cycling policy advisor says Tories & Labour need to follow through on "nice positive noises"

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£114m boost as winners of second wave of Cycle City Ambition funding announced

Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Norwich, Oxford & Cambridge to get more cash for cycling

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“Shameful” – London Lib Dem leader’s verdict as Boris Johnson admits huge cycling underspend

TfL insists money will be carried over - but only £29 million spent in 2014/15, against budget of £82 million

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Santander confirmed as new sponsor of London’s cycle hire scheme

Boris Bikes to turn red and white, scheme to be renamed Santander Cycles

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National cycling debate scheduled ahead of the General Election

Event will allow politicians to state their commitments and ambitions for cycling

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Edinburgh to chase £60 milion cycling tourism market

Scottish capital missing out on booming market, says council report

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Consultation opens on TfL’s “A10 bypass” Cycle Superhighway

Route will mainly run on quiet back roads alongside major highway - and on pavement alonsgide it

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