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Conflict resolution – can it tackle cycling-motoring tensions in Bristol?

Bristol mediation hopes to help road users be more 'mindful' of one another, but won't discuss the evidence behind using conflict resolution on the roads

“Tens of thousands” of tacks left on popular Melbourne cycle route

Protesters against the regular sabotage of riders on Yarra Boulevard received 40 punctures this morning alone, now calling for action from police

Deliveroo criticised for letting inexperienced riders loose without lights

The delivery company says "helmets and lights are on their way" but cycle instructor says its riders need training

Another bike hub opens in Manchester – this time at Altrincham Interchange

TfGM want it to encourage people to cycle part of their commute rather than driving

Video: ‘Britain’s most hated cyclist’ films driver who appears to be reading newspaper at the wheel… guess which paper

Van driver contacted by police after video of incident in East London posted on Youtube

Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway will help make cycling less white and middle class

Around 50% of work on the 23km route, running through some of the country's most deprived areas, is now completed

London Assembly votes unanimously for rush hour lorry ban

Motion also puts pressure on Mayor of London to crack down on dangerous lorries in the capital

Battery-free Reelight bicycle light launches on Kickstarter

Danish company develops clever battery-free and frictionless front and rear bicycle light

Would you use a floating bicycle toll road along the Thames?

Thames Deckway inventors will start crowd funding the idea this week - it's likely to cost more than £600m though

Operation Safeway expanded to coincide with launch of new TfL safety campaign

Between April and September, 3,142 motorists and 494 cyclists were reported as part of Operation Safeway

Birmingham announces a series of schemes intended to improve cycling along major city routes

Quieter “parallel” routes also earmarked for improvements

Cyclists hijack Cambridge police’s #badlyparkedbike hashtag

Opportunity taken to highlight examples of cars parked in cycle lanes and the like

Popular London bike route to double in capacity for year-long trial

Camden Council is replacing a lane of car traffic with a bike lane for the trial, starting next month

Oxford bike lights crackdown sees almost 170 cyclists fined

Most will be able to avoid a fine by purchasing lights and presenting them at a police station

Should cyclists be allowed to run red lights? The road.cc community has its say

Four of the main candidates to become the next mayor of London are reportedly considering implementing a version of the Idaho Law

Motor traffic other than buses to be banned from London’s Bank junction

Public consultation launches next month ahead of 12-month trial

Bristol bike lane bollards to be replaced within weeks

Damage caused by drivers crashing into and mounting bollards means heavier-duty solution needed

Bristol bike lane bollards: “If they’re stopping cars they’re doing their job”.

Campaigner: councils should be allowed to trial bike infrastructure, even if it fails

Oslo city centre will close to motor traffic in four years

Norwegian capital's new left-green coalition government wants to cut pollution, by banning cars by 2019

General public backs massive increase in cycling investment

Findings come from biggest ever UK survey on attitudes to cycling

Andrew Gilligan: detractors of cycling programme will be embarrassed once they see benefits

London's cycling commissioner responds to opponents of London's cycling schemes, which he says will benefit everyone

Video: Cinelli bike races McLaren supercar across New York City

Cycling filmakers Casey Niestat and Lucas Brunelle taken on challenge

Cardiff could have Paris-style car-free day from next year

Councillor Richard Cook is proposing the annual car-free day to tackle air pollution

Campaigners welcome two new bike lanes for Leicester, at £3m

Following trial lane closures earlier this year Leicester looks set to go ahead with new protected bike routes

Pedestrian crossings and painted bike logos on asphalt: Westminster’s latest “Quietway”

While campaigners welcome Westminster City Council's intention, the detail is found lacking

Aussie cyclist fined for loosely fitting helmet

University student was fined by police in a park on Ride2Work day

Men tried to free cyclist from under van using car jack

The cyclist had been hit by a u-turning driver before an approaching van driver was unable to stop, running over him

Video – Commuter race with a twist as Londoner times his running vs cycling journey to work

Which is quicker along the towpath and into the West End? It’s a close-run thing …

Bristol thieves sawing through bike racks and concealing damage in bid to trick cyclists

Damage is concealed in the hope that cyclists locking up their bikes don’t notice

Video: Red light jumper abuses fellow cyclist after cutting across his path

Is it really none of your business if someone rides in front of you after jumping a light?