Infrastructure

CS11 protester says group she heads not behind Regent’s Park tacks

Claims campaigners ‘are not anti-cyclist’

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London’s deputy mayor confirms 2017 consultations on long awaited Cycle Superhighways

Val Shawcross tells LCC AGM that plans for routes from Woolwich and Hounslow will be unveiled in New Year

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National Trust: cycle route won’t “ruin” famous gardens

Following a Telegraph article claiming a proposed multi-use trail will create a race track, the National Trust offers some facts

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Daily Mail stages race to highlight “cycle lane lunacy” – and proves bikes are quicker than cars in cities

Pedal-powered people have been beating cars in commuter challenges for years

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Westminster City Council “ignoring cycle safety concerns”

In a recent consultation on a major cycle link Westminster Council separated out cycling responses and discounted them, while ignoring 'critical' safety failures raised

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Intimidation of cyclists in UK ‘unacceptable’ says MP

Ruth Cadbury, MP for Brentford and Isleworth & co-chair of the APPCG slams driving culture in UK and says "not enough is being done to protect cyclists"

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Tacks spread at Regent’s Park on planned Cycle Superhighway 11 route

Cyclists suffered punctures on Outer Circle in Friday following previous incident elsewhere in royal park

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LTDA claims “gross misrepresentation” on cycling opposition

However, the taxi drivers' association, which has protested every major cycle route proposed in London, won't clarify what its "better balance for all road users" means

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Motorcycle group echoes unsubstantiated bike lane congestion claims

Motorcycle Action Group reiterates incorrect interpretation of INRIX report which actually states cycle lanes will help cut congestion by 20%

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UK’s first city-wide e-bike hire scheme comes to Exeter

Local co-operative social enterprise Co-bikes launches scheme in Devon city

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Business group suggests “dramatic rethink” of bike lanes

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry suggests Cycle Superhighways, which carry thousands at peak times, should not be "permanent part of the infrastructure"

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UK’s first complete cycle route map series published

Northern Ireland maps, produced by Sustrans, have completed the series, covering 14,000 miles of the National Cycle Network

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Petition to save Bears Way nudges 2,000 signatures

A "Complete the Bears Way" petition is edging closer to the 2,400 signatures achieved by an earlier petition to rip the cycle route out

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Quentin Willson asks “Where are the cyclists?” – on unfinished Cycle Superhighway that’s blocked

Britain’s Worst Cycling Infrastructure Critic? Cyclists set ex-Top Gear host straight after he tweeted picture taken near Parliament Square

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Cycle safety concerns over landmark Poole bridge ignored, says councillor

Three cyclists reportedly suing council over injuries sustained on Twin Sails bridge

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New report estimates subterranean cycle route cost at £2.8m

An earlier report, which condemned the Queensbury Tunnel to abandonment, overestimated repair costs by more than £30 million, a new report by campaigners claims

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Video: Poland gets solar-powered, glow-in-the-dark cycle path

Can emit light for around 10 hours

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Local councils accused of undermining Scottish Government cycling targets as cycle lanes scrapped

A number of projects have been halted as a result of local pressure

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Cyclists fined for not dismounting at Tower Bridge

Carriageway of iconic structure closed for repairs - though cyclists can push their bikes along the walkway

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Ayrshire bike lane to be ripped out…for £95,000

Anger that local people weren't consulted over the route, which protected cyclists without removing any motor traffic capacity, means the council must now spend £95k removing it

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Leicester exploring parking protected cycle lanes, says city’s mayor

Infrastructure used in N America and Europe reduces risk of cyclists getting doored and separates them from motor vehicles

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London’s new cycle highways will be better than before

Deputy Mayor for Transport, Val Shawcross, told road.cc the next generation of cycle infrastructure will benefit everyone, not just cyclists

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Sadiq Khan calls for Canary Wharf-Rotherhithe cycling bridge to be brought forward

Mayor outlines proposals for river crossings in east of capital

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Road width and parking unaffected by cycle lane protested by Ayr rower

First segregated cycleway in Ayr branded ‘a white elephant’ by man in sailor’s hat

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MSP: Small shift to cycling would help cut transport emissions

In a Holyrood debate Scottish MPs called for default 20mph limits in residential areas and around schools, saying it would allow more children to play outside

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Family of cyclist killed in HGV crash: tackle dangerous roads

The family of Esther Hartsilver, who was killed when a lorry driver turned left in Southwark, say too little is being done to improve London's roads

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Man protests bike lane…by rowing on it

Andrew Russell protests a new protected bike track in Ayr by setting up a rowing machine, and inadvertently proves why safe roads are a good thing

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Central government weighs in to ban cycling on Eastbourne sea front

Local government wanted to allow shared use of the promenade - but Westminster disagrees

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British Cycling announces £900,000 of funding for three cycle training facilities

Projects in Leicester, Hull and Reading

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Leeds bike path barriers too narrow for bikes to use

Several of Leeds' bike routes, including parts of the National Cycle Network have A frames barriers that are too narrow for many bikes' handlebars to get through

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