Infrastructure

“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”

No compensation for pedestrians injured after tripping on “optical illusion” cycle lane – with 30 claims already dismissed

The controversial bike lane, which has been criticised by Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg among others, is believed to have tripped up over 100 pedestrians due to its confusing kerb heights and colours, with 40 of those locals seeking compensation

“Unacceptable” last-minute changes to active travel scheme on “priority” cycling route do “nothing at all” for cyclists and focus on car parking ticket machines and a bus stop instead, say campaigners

“They’ve been making promises of ‘jam tomorrow’ for cycling for 10 years,” the local cycling group said, after plans to install protected bike lanes were scrapped by the council due to “budgetary constraints”

New protected cycle lane – in city where cyclist was fined for riding on bike path – slammed as “accident waiting to happen for pedestrians” that will “cause carnage on the roads”

However, a local cycling group says the new bike lane will “revolutionise people’s journeys”, coaxing them out of their cars, and giving “thousands” of children the “choice” to cycle to school everyday

Bike shed row erupts as “ugly” cycle shelter “ruins” sea view, according to some furious locals… although others tell critics to get their “priorities straight” as “it’s hardly the end of the world”

The "absolute carbuncle of a shed" has attracted the ire of some seaside residents, a councillor claiming the installation of seven bike parking shelters "boggles the mind" — even if some more relaxed locals have told the ranting critics to "chill out"

Cyclists slam report by “notorious anti-cycling group” claiming proposed bike lane on “one of the most dangerous junctions” will lead to more collisions and 800% increase in congestion

The scheme’s opponents also questioned Transport for London’s findings that 14 cyclists and pedestrians were injured at the roundabout in the past three years – but cyclists have dismissed the opposition as “faux outrage”

“Are there so many cyclists to warrant such disruption?” Locals blame new cycle lane for “horrendous” congestion and motorists driving on wrong side of the road – despite “being all in for vulnerable road users and a green planet”

“This is going to cause more congestion and more toxic fumes in the atmosphere, all for one or two cyclists,” one local lorry driver said – but the council have responded by pointing out that once the bike lane is completed, traffic “won’t be as bad”

“They would never block a whole road without permission”: London Marathon organisers slammed for blocking cycle lane, forcing cyclists “into oncoming traffic”

“Cycle infrastructure is still considered second class. It’s obvious they didn’t care,” the cyclist said

“A car parking permit is cheaper!” Cyclists slam “shameful” council for cutting bike hangar subsidy – as prices set to rise six-fold

“For all the cycle lanes and LTNs to encourage people like me to cycle, and then raise the price, I can’t afford it frankly,” one cyclist said, after Cyclehoop announced that the price of storing a bike in its hangars will rise from £12 to £72 a year

Delays to new bike lane spark safety fears family cycle event could lead to “conflict with pedestrians” – but council ensures ride can go ahead

The Kidical Mass ride will now take place on its originally planned route, “using a combination of the brand-new cycleway and safe on-road sections” which will be coned off to motor traffic

Cyclists accuse council of missing “golden opportunity to encourage people out of their cars” during Tyne Bridge repairs

An FOI revealed that the council instead of using £125,000 out of the current funding to put in place any physical improvements right now, it chose to spend that on developing plans for future funding bids

‘Cycling rat-run’ proposals divide residents amid claims cut-throughs in new development could “worsen already dangerous cycling patterns”

Locals say access points through a new science and research campus would help create safer cycling and walking routes, especially for schoolchildren, enabling residents to avoid “dangerous areas”

Former health minister Thérèse Coffey claims plan to boost cycling and walking is “anti-driver”

The Tory politician who briefly served as deputy prime minister to Liz Truss opposed the £5m active travel scheme in her constituency, claiming it "fails to deliver and antagonises", and the "woefully bad" consultation "would be deemed unlawful" in court

Aldi apologises after bike racks blocked with compost left customer asking “why do you hate cyclists so much?”

The supermarket brand said it would speak to the relevant store to ensure that bicycle parking is clear for use at all times

Contraflow cycling confusion as council paints bike markings on “narrow one-way” streets, raising fears over “accident waiting to happen” layout

Opening up the route to cyclists travelling in both directions has been criticised by residents and an active travel group, some asking "why on earth would anybody want to cycle down a narrow one-way street with no segregation against the traffic?"

Motorists furious at width of £1.2m cycle lane project claim “utterly absurd” scheme an “attack on your right to drive a car”

The council has taken a calmer attitude to the infrastructure, pointing out there is "a real desire from local residents" to "make it more convenient for people in the area to be able to walk and cycle safely"

“It’s there to protect children going to school”: Parents raise alarm about “aggressive drivers” putting kids in danger by ignoring School Street

Volunteers reported being driven at and having abuse yelled at them while trying to enforce the traffic scheme that aims to help children walk or cycle to school safely

Restaurant owner goes on hunger strike to protest cycle lane in San Francisco

Other business owners have claimed the cycling infrastructure has robbed the street of its "soul" and "culture" and is "killing business"

Key cycle route reopens – a month after being closed for two years due to construction work and cyclists diverted onto “accident black spot”

Last month LNER announced that the gates to the cycle path would be shut until 2025, forcing local cyclists to use a lengthy diversion on an “unsafe” road – but the railway company has now relented following pressure from the council

“Watered down” cycling and walking scheme “putting bus times before cyclists’ lives”, claim road safety campaigners

Changes to a Liveable Neighbourhood design appear to have scrapped a previous plan to install a protected cycle lane on a busy road, and have been described as “radically scaled back” and “simply dangerous” by local cyclists

“Optical illusion” cycle lane behind three trip injuries a month to close tonight for long-awaited works

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has been an outspoken critic of the cycling infrastructure, which is believed to have tripped up more than 100 pedestrians due to confusing kerb heights and colours