Infrastructure

“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

New barriers on infamous ‘car park’ cycle lane vandalised, as councillor calls for “robust” protection “before someone gets seriously hurt”

Plastic bolt down barriers were introduced as a trial two weeks ago on the much-maligned city centre bike lane, which the government claimed would now be “inaccessible to cars”

Shocking video shows multiple cyclists getting hit by “unaware” drivers on a contraflow cycle lane

"How did this junction remain unchanged?", asked cyclists as footage makes campaigners renew calls to ban cars in Brighton city centre

“One of the only safe road cycling routes”: Cyclists object to complete closure of “key part” of National Cycling Network

Cycling UK has urged people to oppose the proposed closure, which would force vulnerable road users to use a busy A-road "hemmed in by walls with fast flowing traffic and heavy goods vehicles" as the "only alternative"

“Cyclists are entitled to use the road as much as anyone else”: Councillors and locals blast “discriminatory” ‘Cyclists Dismount and Proceed with Caution’ signs at temporary traffic lights

“Cyclists are legitimate road users. Maybe all road users should proceed with caution”

Newly installed ‘no cycling’ signs on popular route “send out the wrong message”

The council insists cycling was always prohibited on the path, with signage simply updated

Manchester Velodrome, the home of British Cycling, reopens after 2 years and a £27m refurbishment

The National Cycling Centre, dubbed the ‘Medal Factory’, was the training ground for champions such as Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Dame Laura Kenny

Councillors and campaigners unite in calling for 20mph speed limits and segregated cycle lanes after three cyclists die in a week in Norfolk

"There must be serious action," said a Green councillor, however a senior Conservative defended the council's road safety strategy

Jeremy Vine calls for drivers to be banned from overtaking cyclists in cities

"I want cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster"

“Desperately disappointing”: Cycling group urges council to stand firm after legal challenge puts active travel project “in jeopardy”

The local authority has paused the project after a property firm claimed it would damage businesses in the town, while a Conservative MP called it a “dead scheme”

“There’s a fear of being bullied”: Cyclists don’t feel “recognised” by other road users, says transport expert

Lack of connected infrastructure and "disregard" for dedicated cycling spaces key factors to Dublin becoming less cyclist-friendly, said the engineer and researcher

“Eyesore” cycling junction works leaving homes and cars “permanently covered in dirt and dust”, claim residents

“I’ve had to have the car valeted twice now because it’s driving me mad,” said one local, who argued there was “nothing wrong” with the original roundabout and that the new layout has led to “near misses”

Bike hangars look like “pigsties” and are “discriminatory to the disabled”, disgruntled residents claim

The council project, backed by the police who hope it will help protect against bike theft, has not gone down well with some locals

Cyclists left baffled as “pointless” new bike route sends them straight towards locked gates

Newcastle City Council said that “additional safety works and inspections” had to be carried out before the gates could be safely left open

Get your rocks off (by bike): Researchers encourage gig-goers to cycle by creating active travel and music map of Glasgow

By linking the bike lane to the mosh pit, the University of Glasgow’s Professor Matt Brennan hopes the Glasgow Music City map can inform conversations about how the city’s cultural life can align with its sustainable transport planning

Councillor slams “dreadful, dangerous” potholes, as decision to host Tour of Britain stage on nearby roads branded “ironic”

“It’s ironic that some other roads not being used by the bikes are in a dreadful state. Cyclists would be seriously at risk if they used them,” said the councillor from Gloucestershire, which is set to host stage seven of this year’s race

Cyclists concerned by “too long and too dangerous” diversion as cycle path closed

Oxfordshire County Council says it had "no choice" but to close the route for bridge repairs, but some have questioned why a "safe" diversion has not been directed through University Parks, with it instead visiting a notoriously dangerous roundabout

“They are supposed to keep bikes safe”: Councillor disappointed at “extremely light” cycle racks leading to bike thefts

Despite the council’s insistence that the cycle parking “meets design requirements”, Edinburgh councillor Susan Rae has joined cyclists to warn about the racks which can be “easily unscrewed” and pulled out

Oxfordshire cyclist calls for urgent safety improvements after crash on shared-use path along busy road

Safer cycling infrastructure along A40 from Witney to Oxford has been planned for nearly two years – but project delayed by funding issues

Masked youths rip out new LTN bollards in Exeter – then flee by bicycle

Devon & Cornwall Police warn vandals that removing or damaging road closures is a criminal offence – and say they are monitoring anti-LTN groups on social media

“The kid can cycle, but can the driver drive?”: Parents demand safer cycling infrastructure as video shows 5-year-old having to navigate traffic and blocked bike lane

The mother cited safety as one of the key reasons why most parents are put off by letting their children ride bicycles, and demanded proper, segregated infrastructure