Infrastructure

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

A £9 million cycling bridge has been branded ‘not a necessity’ by cyclists

Bike Worcester argue the money would be better spent on safer cycling throughout the city

Bitter Bath burger bar boss bashes bike lane

The takeaway owner said 'recessions come to an end but this won't'

A 44cm wide ‘token’ cycle lane has been slammed by a cycling club

The council said it was 'unfortunate' that the recommended 2m width had not been achieved

“Shameful”: BBC “perpetuated falsehoods” in divisive low traffic neighbourhood report

Lord Berkeley says broadcaster “embarked on its own journey to stir up a manufactured culture war”, while a councillor branded the piece "shameful"

Dramatic increase in speeding after pop-up cycle lane removed

The number of drivers speeding on Upper Shoreham Road has risen significantly since wands were removed by West Sussex County Council

Low traffic neighbourhoods in London are not mainly introduced in more affluent areas, researchers find

New paper disproves one of the key argiuments employed by opponents of such schemes

Major Edinburgh street to be given over to people, not cars

Scottish capital unveils bold plans for New Town's George Street including two-way cycle track