Infrastructure

North London school head blocks new cycleway with cones, claiming cyclists endanger pupils

London Cycling Campaign points out that teacher's actions endanger cyclists – including parents and children who ride to the school

Pop-up protected cycle lane outside Celtic FC stadium removed… to stop fans from tripping over ‘Armadillo’ lane separators

Glasgow City Council makes move on safety grounds as crowds expected to be allowed back to Celtic Park

High Court judge rejects challenge to Lambeth’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Council acted in line with regulations and did not discriminate against disabled people who rely on cars for transport

New public bike parking standards launched for UK

45-page document is aimed at all procurers of public bike parking and aims to reduce risk of theft

Government to roll out Mini Holland schemes beyond London

Around a dozen local authorities outside the capital will share £239 million to boost cycling and walking

Transport for London wins appeal over Streetspace active travel programme

Court of Appeal reverses decision from earlier this year that City Hall initiatives to promote cycling and walking were unlawful

Edinburgh Transport Chief defends scheme helping ’45 per cent of residents’ without a car

"45 per cent of the people in this city do not have access to a car - so when we only have policies that support car use, what we’re essentially saying is that 45 per cent don’t matter - well, they matter to me."

Transport for London seeks public feedback on trial changes to major cycle route

Responses will influence whether CS8 improvements between Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth should be made permanent.

Canal and River Trust urge cyclists to stay below 8mph on towpaths

Automated signs will give anyone cycling below 8mph a 'Thank You' message while faster cyclists will be told to '#StayKindSlowDown'.

London voters back LTNs and cycle lanes, analysis of mayoral election results reveals

Conservative opposition to Kensington and Chiswick cycleways results in share of vote plummeting in those wards

Majority of people support building more segregated cycle lanes, new research finds

The study looked at what would get more people riding bikes, and what they felt the biggest barriers were...

Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Ealing ripped out ‘during school run’

"It’s truly embarrassing to live in Ealing right now."

Traffic monitoring group slammed after telling cyclists not to ride at night

The hastily deleted post was called 'obscene' with people pointing out commuters can't always choose when they ride; SWT now say the tweet was sent in error

Jeremy Vine accused of ‘bullying’ Anti Low Traffic Neighbourhood group

The group complained to the BBC alleging the radio presenter had made 'libellous and defamatory' statements

Humber Bridge walkways to reopen to pedestrians and cyclists tomorrow

People on foot and bikes, including commuters, will be able to use bridge from 0500-2100 daily

‘Lethal’ cycle lane covered in ‘slippery gravel’

The council said it was trying to compact the surface as far as possible

“Stairway to Hell” – temporary bridge on Nottingham canal path is impossible for cyclists to use (+ video)

Footage shows rider struggling to carry her Brompton up the steep stairs – but can’t get it down the 40-degree slope once at the top

Cyclists and pedestrians “still in the dark” on Humber Bridge closure says Cycling UK

Charity repeats call for clarification on process behind closure and when footways may reopen

Residents say they are ‘prisoners in their own homes’ after School Street scheme introduced

Locals claimed it wasn't the safe travel scheme they opposed, just how it was being implemented

BBC corrects Nick Robinson’s comment that “you cannot use your car” in a low traffic neighbourhood

“We agree that LTNs do not prevent cars from being used,” says broadcaster in response to complaints

Residents complain about plans to demolish house to make room for new cycle path

Families say they do not want the cycle path to run through their quiet suburban street

Cycling UK questions Humber Bridge Board on closure of footways to cyclists and pedestrians

National Cycling Charity seeks clarification on issues ncluding when footways may reopen and what alternative arrangements are planned for commuters

Humber Bridge staff tell cyclist he can ride across it on main carriageway … police at other end tell him he can’t

Bridge owners explain why footways were closed since weekend and say they hope to restore access to commuters soon

New 1km long tunnel on disused railway line opens for cyclists in Wye Valley

The 143-year-old tunnel is open from April - September and is also home to a colony of bats

MP complains to BBC over claim that people in low traffic neighbourhoods cannot use their cars

“The least we can expect from a national broadcaster is a basic grasp of the facts,” says Lillian Greenwood in response to Nick Robinson’s comment on Today programme

Replacement ferry service confirmed for Hammersmith Bridge – but it won’t start operation until late summer

Service will be operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and is expected to have similar fares to buses

London Fire Brigade says low traffic neighbourhoods have had no impact on response times

Opponents of schemes have claimed (incorrectly) that they hold up emergency services

Labour MP says low-traffic neighbourhoods “have left women feeling unsafe”

Whether it’s falling trees, law-breaking drivers being fined or a woman’s abduction and murder, Rupa Huq finds an angle to oppose blocking roads to rat-running drivers

Spend on active travel in Wales to hit £20 per head this year

Announcement of £70 million-plus for cycling and walking follows publication of Welsh Government’s new transport strategy

Backers of London LTNs outnumber opponents by three to one

Survey finds that support for closing rat-runs on residential roads is slightly higher among motorists than non-drivers