Infrastructure

Controversial cycle lane roadworks blamed for “killing Christmas trade”

Work on the seafront bike lane in Clevedon, which was opposed earlier this year by former cabinet minister Liam Fox, began in October

“We’re splashing along”: Flooded new cycle lane dismissed as “awful job” by councillor

The contraflow bike lane, currently under construction in Hereford, has been criticised for its design, lack of drainage, and trip hazards

“It’s all just to make room for cyclists”: Locals blast removal of bus stops on new cycleway route

“It’s not fair that the elderly must walk much further to a bus stop,” said one resident

Campaigners welcome council’s U-turn on installing “discriminatory” barriers on cycling and walking routes

The barriers, which Stockport Council hoped would combat anti-social behaviour, were criticised for restricting access for disabled people

Pedestrian safety fears raised over floating bus stops on new cycle lane in Bath

Similar infrastructure elsewhere has faced opposition – but councillor says people just need to get used to it

“Why on earth would I want to cycle on a waterlogged path?” Cyclist blasts new harbourside bike path

The cyclist claimed that the recently installed cycleway in Poole is “covered in debris” and that people on bikes would “be better off” on the adjacent pedestrian path

“Moronic” much-ridiculed zig-zag cycle lane now blamed as cyclist injured by shallow kerb crash

The bizarre zig-zag infrastructure was on the receiving end of much social media mockery when pictures first emerged online in the spring

“We’re just talking about human beings”: Adam Tranter and MPs discuss cycling “culture war” on BBC Politics

What's going on? Sensible discussion, no culture warring and even a Tory MP making the case for a Land's End to John O'Groats cycle lane

“Are we practising what we preach?” MPs call for more “secure and accessible” cycle parking on parliamentary estate

“Imagine if people became used to politicians sweeping through the gates of Parliament on a bicycle rather than hidden away in vehicles,” the MPs said

Piers Corbyn tells councillors “man-made climate change does not exist”… then drives home in beat-up ‘90s Vauxhall Cavalier

The controversial climate change denier was speaking at a council meeting in Oxford on plans for a traffic filter scheme designed to “make walking and cycling safer”

Labour councillor slams “arrogant” cycling group, claims cyclists are “biggest threat” to pedestrians

Bristol councillor Fabian Breckels has since somewhat backtracked on his comments, saying he has "no issue with responsible cyclists" but "inconsiderate cyclists can pose a real threat to pedestrians"

Plans for ‘mini-Holland’ cycling infrastructure scheme met with… positivity from locals

We normally fear the worst when the local paper hears from residents about plans for new cycle lanes...

Bike path campaigners slam “vehicle friendly” feasibility report which “prioritises cars and lorries rather than the safety of pedestrians and cyclists”

A much-anticipated off-road cycle route in East Lothian has been kiboshed after a consultancy firm reported that it would lead to ‘queues of traffic’

Active travel campaigners release footage of anti-LTN vandals setting bollards alight

The night-time arson attack took place on Oxford’s Howard Street in July, leaving the road impassable due to the melted wreckage

“I don’t want to see someone die on my doorstep”: Council urged to sort out notorious zebra crossing where near misses “happen every day”

Road safety campaigner Tahir Zeb’s CCTV cameras captured the now-viral footage of motorists hitting cyclists and pedestrians at Britain’s “most dangerous zebra crossing”

Improvements to notorious roundabout will benefit both cyclists and motorists, campaigners say

Work on The Plain roundabout in Oxford, where cyclist Dr Ling Felce was killed by a lorry driver in March, is scheduled to be completed this week

London cyclist films bike lane motorist driving straight at oncoming riders

Other riders can be seen moving out the lane to avoid a head-on collision

How much?! It’s now revealed council spent £10,000 on “embarrassing” obstacle-packed cycle lane

Images of the infrastructure blocked by dangerous obstacles... including trees, lampposts and a speed camera attracted ridicule online

Cycle lane branded a “s*** show” by local politician furious at reduced width of road

The width of the infrastructure is, Cllr Slattery claims, causing "chaos" and the road should be widened to ease "traffic delays"

Hove woman persuades council not to locate “unattractive” cycle hangar outside her home

One councillor said opponents do not seem to have a problem with “Range Rovers that are half parked on the pavement”

Calls for safe infrastructure after Bristol cyclist killed in lorry crash

Fatal collision yesterday happened just one week after council debated safer cycle routes

Locals approve permanent closure of “vitally important” road… to make way for cycling route

Despite plans being described as "controversial" by the local press the public consultation saw residents approve new cycle routes and an extended 30mph speed limit

“It demonstrates the reality of cycling on UK roads”: Panorama Car v Bikes host responds to accusation that he jumped red light during programme

YouTube driving instructor Ashley Neal claimed that the presenter’s manoeuvre “makes a mockery” of the question “are UK roads too dangerous to cycle on?”

Council “investigating” after driver outrage at cycle hangar “deliberately” blocking car parking spaces

Cries of council "incompetence" or even the "continuing war against motorists" have spread across local news reports and social media since the parking facility with space for six bikes was photographed taking up two car parking spaces

Council blames “design error” as new 30m-long cycle lane blocked by lamppost causes ridicule

"There are good examples of cycling infrastructure around the country, sadly this isn’t one of them"

“Own your mess”: Cyclists and campaign group criticise council over second fatality on road where bike lane segregation was removed

Bolton Council insists safety is their "top priority" and argues both fatal collisions happened at junctions where orca wands were never in place

Oxford roundabout where cyclist was killed to be made safer, works to be completed this month

Previous remodelling of The Plain roundabout, where Dr Ling Felce was killed in March, was criticised for not going far enough to fully protect people on bikes

Cycling UK slams Northern Ireland’s “baffling” Tour de France bid when active travel strategy puts cyclists “at risk”

"It's baffling Northern Ireland will put so much care, attention and likely funding into hosting the Tour de France for a couple of days while failing to make everyday cycling safer"

Cycling group slams “nonsense” proposal that suggests 1.3m ‘murder strip’ cycle lane against flow of traffic in Harrogate

Despite the Government outlining that unsegregated infrastructure and contraflow lanes on busy streets would not be funded, North Yorkshire County Council has fallen very short with some of its proposals

Local authorities reject plans to turn Monsal cycling and walking trail back into railway line

“We believe that any benefits from reopening the line would be far outweighed by the significant adverse economic and environmental impacts it would create,” says Derbyshire County Council