Infrastructure

Government falsely claimed it blocked low-traffic schemes, documents suggest

Papers obtained by a campaign group taking legal action over cuts to active travel budget show Active Travel England deemed council applications to be insufficiently ambitious to receive funding, and transport secretary Mark Harper had no role in decision

Spectacular new cycling and walking bridge across River Trent in Nottingham planned

Work on crossing will start in coming months, bridge opens next year

Council that rubbished “completely untrue” claims about controversial cycle lane being too wide set to begin work on next section

The local authority blamed "unfounded social media speculation" for rumours the route might need to be dug up again to make the road wider, with works on the next section of the ambitious project now set to begin

Deliveroo riders’ union in call for city centre cycle lane as part of “much-needed change” to support bicycle journeys

"By backing this cycle lane, we are securing a new deal for cyclists in York, safety, efficiency, convenience, and quality of life"

“It’s absolutely ridiculous”: Residents blame cycle path works as flat complex infested with rats because bin lorries could not collect rubbish for three months

The works on the active travel route meant refuse workers' vehicles had not been to empty the bins since October

Cyclists bemoan missing bollards and poor layout as footage shows motorist driving down a cycle lane

“You want a design that keeps everyone separate to prevent the worst driver from doing harm and allows the most vulnerable person to cycle safely”

“Travesty” if tram extension plan leads to loss of “much-loved” cycle path, says councillor

“We should be protecting our green spaces, not removing them,” the Liberal Democrat politician said, after plans to replace a section of a popular cycle route with a new tram line were announced

Campaigners slam “shocking” decision to backtrack on cycle path improvements due to risk of “unacceptable damage” to roots of mature trees

"Multiple collisions" have been reported at the narrow corner of a cycle path which was due to be widened to improve visibility, a local cycle campaign group saying the U-turn "makes a mockery of the whole scheme as a measure to boost cycling"

How to save a Low Traffic Neighbourhood: Overcoming hecklers, “dodgy” data, and political intrigue as councillors prevent early scrapping of active streets trial

At a meeting disrupted by anti-LTN activists, councillors voted in favour of retaining the Exeter trial, after cycling and walking campaigners criticised a “flawed” and “biased” report suggesting the scheme could be abandoned

“Cars are last in the list,” says council officer defending plan to build five new cycle lanes amid concerns from motorists about road quality

The council is working with Sustrans on the project, with plans for five new bike lanes to be announced soon — council officer Gordon Leitch telling concerned drivers "the new hierarchy is pedestrians first, cyclists, buses and everything else"

Residents oppose cycle lane plans that would make cyclists “sitting ducks” for motorists accessing driveways

One local claimed that motorists reversing into the driveway across the cycle path couldn’t help avoid collisions if cyclists were “aiming at you at 30”

“If you want more groups to cycle, you can’t just build more cycle paths”: Researcher behind study into attitudes towards cycling suggests “range of needs and preferences” must be considered

"Those who need assistance to go out should perhaps be offered help. You may be able to afford to buy an electric bike, but you also need to feel that it's safe to cycle. There is a range of needs and preferences to consider."

Why don’t cyclists use the cycle lane? Because a farmer has dumped hundreds of tonnes of sugar beet in it

A farmer later apologised for the beet blockage believed to weigh up to 700 tonnes and said they "certainly didn't go out of our way to cause havoc" but "it's kicked off big time"

“It’s Balamory in road form”: Confused motorists brand proposed cycle lane layout a “dangerously chaotic mess”

The planned year-long revamp includes the installation of “more resilient” bollards to better protect a bike lane local cyclists say has been rendered “pointless” by motorists constantly parking in it

Britain’s crappest cycle path? Water company slammed after “absolutely vile” sewage spill on popular bike path used by schoolchildren

United Utilities says the issue, caused by a sewer blockage and subsequent flooding, has now been resolved, after one politician branded the sewage-strewn path as “unacceptable”

YouTube driving instructor Ashley Neal visits new CYCLOPS cycling junction… and calls it an “absolutely awful waste of time and money”

Part of a £15 million active travel project, the junction separates cyclists from traffic with an outer ring of bike path, however Neal criticised the long wait times at traffic lights and called it "utterly pointless" and "just a big PR stunt"

Safety works confirmed for “optical illusion” cycle lane behind more than 100 injuries, as infrastructure branded an “utter pantomime”

Last week more people came forward with tales of trips and falls caused by the confusing kerb height at the side of the cycling infrastructure, with more than 100 people believed to have been injured in 22 months

“More resilient” bollards planned for cycle lane made “completely pointless” by drivers parking in it

Despite a multi-storey car park being as close as 20 metres away from the cycle lane at one section, local riders reported the infrastructure is blocked by parked vehicles "all day, every day"

Villagers claim planned cycleway will have a “detrimental aesthetic impact” as local authority sides with majority and moves forward with proposal

At consultation, 73 per cent of village residents opposed the Haslingfield Greenway, consisting of off-road paths and active travel infrastructure, in contrast to the 64 per cent who supported the scheme overall

Leaked documents suggest “low risk” of cyclist collisions at “floating bus stops”, as blindness campaigners urge safety action on design

The infrastructure, which forces bus users to cross a cycle lane when boarding or alighting, has been criticised by some, leaked TfL meeting slides suggesting that floating bus stops might "feel dangerous" but there is a "low risk" of a collision

“The church is under threat”: Vicar fears cycle lane outside church car park will drive away the congregation

“Our bells have been ringing out since the mid-1800s… Now we face extinction simply because of a crazy traffic system”

More pedestrian injuries reported on “optical illusion” cycle lane, with one casualty claiming it must have been “designed by toddlers”

Several new reports were made over the Christmas period, multiple pedestrians suffering minor injuries and one asking if it is the council's intention "to attract tourists to the UK's most dangerous cycle path?"

Secure cycle parking hub coming to Windsor Leisure Centre

Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead hopes 36-space facility will encourage people to travel by bike not car

“A pointless waste of time and taxpayers’ money”: Bike shop owner slams cycle lane claiming it forced him to shut down business

Sondec Cycles owner told council the “general public won’t be convinced to give up their cars” in a hilly place like Rotherham

Christmas is RUINED… by a cycle lane: Traders blame the “most disappointing” Christmas Market on a key cycling route

The new organisers claimed that Oxford deserved a better Christmas Market — one without a cycle lane splitting it into two

Cycling group slams “embarrassing” halting of “best bang for buck investment in transport” as New Zealand minister orders pause on cycling schemes

Simeon Brown has claimed the projects, which involve investing in cycling and walking infrastructure, are "unnecessary" and "wasting taxpayers' money"

“F*** cars forever”: Comedians unite in demanding safer cycling conditions after peer killed while riding a bike

The death of stand-up comedian Kenny DeForest took the number of cyclists killed in New York City this year to 28, the second-most deadliest year for cyclist deaths ever recorded

“Cyclists deserve far greater priority”: Former council leader calls on local authority to fix broken roads after pothole crash put him in hospital

The former Labour leader and cyclist spent four nights in hospital after his crash and noted that the pothole had been known to the council for months

Care company turns to bikes to beat railway station roadwork congestion – and gets a pleasant surprise

Turning to two wheels makes it easier for Oxford-based Bellevie Care’s staff to reach patients – and also provides boost to staff recruitment

Council set to scrap £100k leisure cycling route – after bike riders branded it a “waste of money”

Campaigners said plan for route in west Harrogate was “not sensible because it would not make a meaningful difference to the cycle network”