Infrastructure

Cycling group insists much-criticised “glaring mistake” bike lane is actually a “non-issue”

Confused locals shared pictures of the new infrastructure, which features a pedestrian crossing post and a bench in the middle of the shared-use route

“Hare-brained” segregated bike path will “prioritise a small handful of cyclists over thousands of commuters” and increase collisions, councillors claim

The local authority and residents, however, say the seafront active travel route will increase safety, improve air quality, and boost tourism

“Going back is not realistic”: Councillor stresses “need to change” as Oxford LTNs made permanent – but angry residents say “we can’t get on bikes”

“We have all got too used to the idea that road space is something we can help ourselves to, as much as we like, whenever we like”

Camera to fine rule-breaking drivers as safety measure introduced after cyclist’s death still being ignored

The notoriously dangerous roundabout underwent a series of safety measures following the death of a university academic last year, however a councillor has now warned the "extra measure" of a number plate recognition camera is required

Business owners blast “totally crazy, ridiculous” plans to remove two car parking spaces – to make way for eight hire bikes

“We are not against cycling. We need them somewhere around here but not on our business parking spaces”

New cycle path branded “waste of taxpayers’ money” as cyclist counts 233 “huge” cracks in surface – six months after it was built

“At this rate the new path will not be safe to use in the next few months,” the cyclist said, after noticing the surface crumble and deteriorate over the summer

Locals sign petition asking council to slow down traffic at “dangerous” roundabout where “cyclists nearly die every day”

“I always dream that one day I'm going to have a bus or big lorry go straight [through] here because they’re crazy,” said one resident

“Cycling infrastructure by people who’ve never used a bicycle”: Cyclist slams “utter shambles and non-inclusive” kissing gates obstructing a shared-use path

“I was astonished by the contraption I saw in front of me... This is an unnecessary obstruction and needs to be removed”

Safety work approved to improve “most dangerous junction in London” for cyclists

In 2015, a cyclist who had worked with the Queen in her role as a designer was killed in a collision at the junction, which will now get protected cycle lanes and early release traffic lights to better protect cyclists

MP calls out “criminal behaviour” after local councillors receive faeces in their mailbox for implementing LTNs

Death threats were also sent to an MP and his loved ones by the anti-LTN protestors, who is asking people to “calm down”

Council blames Tory Government’s slashed active travel budget after only one in three cycling and walking projects receives funding

The opposition leader, however, said that the council was “wasting time” bidding for money to duplicate existing cycle lanes instead of improving the city’s disjointed cycling network

Protected cycle lane on busy city road could “unintentionally deliver a more dangerous environment” by creating rat runs, councillor warns

Leeds City Council says the new infrastructure, set to be installed on a “busy, narrow” road used by schoolchildren, will “keep people safe”

Councillor under fire as another cyclist hit on route where two were killed after cycle lane ripped out

Cllr Andy Morgan questioned whether the infrastructure could have protected anyone from a collision and said it was "overwhelming rejected" by local residents in an act of "democracy"

New £24 million road upgrade to be altered over fears cyclists might hit pedestrians on “too narrow and dangerous” footpath

The route features a segregated cycle lane and other upgrades, but leaves the pavement as narrow as 90cm wide in some places

“Proper cyclists don’t need cycle lanes”: Locals blast “woke” bike lane works, as rugby club claims fans can’t get to matches during “chaos”

“What they are trying to do is make a Holland of us. It’s one of those woke agenda schemes,” one business owner said

Council calms critics’ concerns contraflow cycling could cause confusion and chaos

Drivers have reported being "confused and worried" by the new road layout, allowing cyclists to travel against traffic on the one-way street

“Optical illusion” cycle lane to stay despite causing 59 injuries in a year

Jacob Rees-Mogg called the infrastructure a "failed experiment", the changes in kerb height causing many people problems

“Huge step backwards for road safety”: Reopening rat-run will put cyclists and pedestrians in danger, critics say

One councillor said he wants the closure reversed despite being a former cyclist who got knocked off his bike twice by drivers who were not looking where they were going

Council warned about danger of drivers ‘dooring’ cyclists before installing “accident waiting to happen” contraflow cycle lane

A safety audit noted that the cycle lane’s design “may increase the risk of collisions”, prompting the council to install a narrow painted “buffer zone”

New cycle path an “invasion of privacy” that will lead to “noise pollution” and anti-social behaviour, say residents

The council says that scooters and mopeds will be banned from the waterside path, which will create “one of the few pleasant” active travel routes in the area and encourage “novice and nervous” cyclists

“Extreme, undemocratic, and dangerous”: Council scraps majority of low traffic neighbourhoods – despite “overwhelming” public support for cycling and walking schemes

Tower Hamlets Council has voted to axe the traffic-calming schemes, after consultations showed that the majority of residents wanted to keep the measures

“A valuable part of the city will be lost” if cycle lane plans remove car parking spaces, artists claim

Proposals to replace 33 parking spaces with a protected bike lane have been criticised by artists who display and sell their work in the area on Sundays – though the council has noted that there are 650 spaces located within 500 metres of the exhibit

Cyclists blast plans to upgrade “already safe” cycle route as “outrageous waste of money” after major active travel schemes axed

Campaigners say the new proposals will “not make a meaningful difference to the cycle network” and that cyclists “need safe routes, not more signposts”

Council shuts down complaints about plan for new cycle lane segregation as councillor claims “nuisance” lane will be a “trip hazard”

A council spokesperson has defended the project as growing a "network of safe and attractive routes for walkers, wheelers and cyclists"

Cycling campaigners slam “outrageous” council plan to hold road scheme meetings in secret, arguing it will “erode trust”

The controversial decision to discuss travel projects behind closed doors comes in the same month activists called for segregated bike lanes and 20mph limits after three cyclists were killed in one week

Council coughs up £36 for puncture repairs after local waged year-long campaign over poorly maintained cycle path

The local authority initially refused to clear the path, claiming that the hedge cuttings and debris are the responsibility of the landowner

Tory MP who touted 15-minute city conspiracy in Parliament claims cycling routes have turned city into a “ghost town”

Nick Fletcher MP has previously attacked 15-minute cities with conspiracy theories and claimed cycling infrastructure is “rarely used” and “takes away from drivers”

Councillors slam “ludicrous” and “cockamamie” idea of cycling path next to elderly people’s club and children’s park

The council leader said that he “couldn’t think of anything worse”, but one councillor accused members of being “anti-cycling” and called the decision disappointing

Council hails “excellent” solution to “long and dangerous” diversion as cyclists can wheel bikes through university land during route closure

Local riders had questioned why a "safe" diversion has not been directed through University Parks, with it instead visiting a notoriously dangerous roundabout

Campaigners blast “hugely disappointing” decision to abandon “failed” cycling schemes, four years on from hosting world championships

Harrogate District Cycle Action claims that “almost all the cycling elements have been removed” from two active travel schemes in the North Yorkshire town