Infrastructure

“Such derogatory remarks have no place in a civilised society”: Councillor slammed for branding cycling campaigners “the Active Travel Taliban” and for “spreading unwarranted misinformation” about bike lane scheme

The local Conservative leader also claimed the project was a “monumental waste of taxes” and opposed by residents – but the Labour-run local authority says the scheme “encompasses more than just a cycle lane”

British cyclists feel less safe and more dissatisfied with their cycle lanes compared to European riders, research finds

New survey finds British cyclists are less satisfied with cycle lane design and maintenance, feel less safe, and feel they face more barriers to making bicycle journeys than riders in the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Germany

“Who the hell is going up there on a daily basis, unless they happen to be Chris Froome?”: Councillor slams hilly cycle path plan and claims those who do use it will be “flying up and down” using it as “racetrack”

The new route has been approved by the council who stressed it will provide "a safe, comfortable and attractive alternative" to a busy, narrow road nearby — however one outspoken local claimed "security" and "anti-social behaviour" are a "major concern"

Furious former Ferndown fish fryer fumes at fietsers — chippy owner blames bike lane for takeaway’s demise, despite roadworks ending last year and several negative reviews for “dreadful” food online

While some locals weren't convinced — one reviewer calling the food "the worst fish and chips I have ever had" — the shop's owner claims its demise is all down to bike lane construction stopping people coming in, works the council said ended last year

Anti-cycling campaigners “spreading misinformation” say councillors, after “factually incorrect and negative” rumours that trees are set to be cut down for new cycle lane quashed

The local authority says all trees will be retained, and an additional tree planted, during the bike lane’s construction

Tesco tells cyclist who complained about broken and blocked bike racks outside shop that “working racks are never full” and “not considered high priority”

UPDATE: Tesco has told road.cc that the cycle rack outside the supermarket giant’s Stalham branch will now be repaired, after first being reported as cracked and broken in March 2023

“Bicycles are very narrow and they’re not going to get wider”: Councillors slam plans to widen “dangerous” cycle lane, asking “why are we spending money on things they don’t use?”

The local authority says the redesigned scheme will help eradicate the “all-too-often toxic cyclists versus motorists polemic”, that it claims has been fuelled by “poor design and hurriedly installed cycleways”

“Ham-fisted” cycle lane cones to be replaced with protected cycling infrastructure — as councillor resists urge to “individually remove each traffic cone by drop-kicking”

Investment of £2m to build a permanent, protected cycle route — as well as improving walking and wheeling infrastructure — has been approved

“Ridiculous” bike hangar “will cause more accidents” on street where “there have been more than five car crashes”, resident claims — but council defends “popular” bicycle storage

The local authority emphasised that there were "no objections" prior to its installation and there had been "hundreds of requests from across the city" asking for more secure on-street bike storage

UK’s cycling infrastructure “seriously lagging behind” bike-friendly European cities, according to new safe cycling ranking

Cambridge topped the UK list of best cycling cities but sits 11th in Europe, while Greater Manchester and the West Midlands scored almost half the points of their European equivalents, People for Bikes’ global survey revealed this week

Air quality improved both inside and on boundary roads of low traffic neighbourhoods, but Labour MP claims more LTNs will worsen congestion

A report has shown that low traffic neighbourhoods had an impact in reducing NO2 pollution by 14%, however incumbent Labour MP expressed her concerns about “LTNs’ ability to displace traffic onto arterial roads”

Cyclists “incredibly disappointed” as councillors vote to reopen formerly notorious junction to taxis – despite casualties dropping to “virtually nil” seven years since restrictions introduced after cyclist’s death

“There’ll be increased road danger for those walking and cycling, and we’ll see fewer people ambling, sitting, snacking and a wall of cabs instead,” Simon Munk from the London Cycling Campaign said in response to the proposed trial at Bank Junction

“Trams should replace cars, rather than people cycling”: Fears new tram route will be built on popular active travel path

There has been disagreement over the most suitable site for the new transport link amid concerns "a fantastic green space and active travel corridor" might be impacted

Cycling levels up and “positive” reaction to new cycle lane celebrated by council, one month on from outspoken critics claiming it was “accident waiting to happen for pedestrians” and would “cause carnage on the roads”

The infrastructure, built in the same city where a cyclist was recently incorrectly fined £100 for riding on a shared-use path, could "revolutionise people's journeys" according to a local cycling group

“It will be like living next to a motorway!”: Residents oppose school’s BMX cycle track project out of fears that they’d lose their “peace” and “privacy”

The school insisted that it wants to encourage healthy lifestyles and active travel for its pupils, but the £150,000 project hasn’t gone down well with the nearby residents

“Do they ever tell drivers to get out and push?” Locals slam ‘Cyclists Dismount and Use Footway’ signs as cycle lane closed due to roadworks, leading to “horrifying” close passes – but council insists signs “comply to required legal standards”

“It’s so easy to sort out. But instead of telling drivers not to overtake cyclists because there isn’t room, they’ve told the cyclists to get out of the way and get on the pavement”

Irish politician compares cycle lanes to Berlin Wall in “jaw dropping” attack on bike lanes branded “the worst reactionary anti-cycle rant”

Regina Doherty claimed cycling infrastructure has turned Dublin into a "spaghetti junction of cycle lanes that have divided the city like East and West Berlin", comments that caused disbelief among her rivals

Council rubbishes concerned residents’ claims new cycle route will attract crime and increase insurance premiums

"A formalised route is unlikely to cause an increase in antisocial behaviour or have an impact on insurance premiums"

Cyclists urge councillors to “take control” and stand by their active travel commitments after report recommends scrapping of divisive low traffic neighbourhood “as soon as possible”

“The inconvenience of some drivers should not override the benefits available from building active lives and reducing road danger and carbon pollution”

MPs should be punished for spreading disinformation, think tank says, after “crackpot conspiracy theory” prompted government to slash active travel funding in “dangerous dereliction of responsibility”

The Demos report also found that a “democratic chasm” and lack of information has pushed people towards toxic social media debate on issues such as low traffic neighbourhoods

“The message seems to be as a motorist there is nothing you can’t do”: Politicians are “cowards kowtowing to drivers” in area “too dangerous” for children to cycle thanks to illegal parking rendering bike lanes “useless”, claim campaigners

The council, however, says it has “invested millions of pounds into new cycle lanes and safe routes to school” – a month after also being accused of watering down an active travel scheme to prioritise bus times

“My children are not part of any cycling lobby”: Residents hit out at council after emails show officials disregarding locals’ opposition to removal of LTN as “concerted response from cyclists”

A Freedom of Information request has shown emails from council officials who believe that the backlash to its decision to remove an LTN is due to the “cycling lobby”, despite positive responses from residents in prior surveys

“The UK is travelling in the wrong direction”: Cycling miles travelled down and car journeys up according to latest government stats

Responding to the Road Traffic Estimates in Great Britain report released by the Department for Transport today, the IPPR says the government needs a new transport strategy that "reflects the public’s desire to travel differently"

Removal of safety wands and dividers from cycle lane will “make it safer for all road users”, claims council – but cyclists say plan is “vindictive and insane”

The light segregation was branded a “death trap” by one cyclist who broke his wrist last year after crashing into a cycle lane divider that he claimed was “totally invisible in the dark”, but campaigners say its removal “may well cost life and limb”

Magistrates Court says “no bikes are allowed on court premises”, allegedly telling visitors to park bikes in town centre nearby

A defence lawyer who works at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court says no explanation has been given for an apparent ban on parking or bringing cycles on the premises, adding that the court has a large car park

New Aldi shop plans will “undermine only safe cycle route” in city and leave cyclists “filled with horror” – but supermarket chain says proposals “will promote cycling”

Plans for the site, which will house drive-through food outlets as well as Aldi, involve replacing a protected cycleway with a slip road, reducing space for cyclists to a shared footway

Germany is trialling a high speed traffic-free cycle route where 28mph e-bikes will be allowed

Speed pedelec trial will study the effects of faster e-bikes in bike path conditions

Cafe owner blames closure on Brexit and cost of living crisis, but mainly bike lane for “nightmare” 50% loss of sales

Transport for London says the major north London cycle route could "have huge benefits" and there were serious safety concerns about the previous road layout where 31 cyclists and 54 pedestrians were injured in collisions between 2017 and 2020

“They would never leave a pole in the middle of the road, so why is it acceptable to do so on a cycleway?” Cyclists slam “poor planning” as new bike lane built right into path of zebra crossing pole

“They need to get cycling infrastructure correct and fit for purpose and that is certainly not fit for purpose,” one local cyclist said

“Waste of money” cycle lane slammed, as some locals call for more space for drivers – “because that’s the majority”

The protected lanes, which are expected to cost £7.9m once completed, were funded by Active Travel England – but residents claim “there are not enough cyclists using them”