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Driver speeding on cycling lane in Coventry (Twitter: @adamtranter)

“Traffic on road? Just use a cycle lane”: Motorist facing court after speeding through segregated bike lane

The shocking footage had sparked outrage, and West Midlands Police have now confirmed that the suspected driver has been identified and is facing charges

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Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham (Google Maps)

Campaigners call for an “end to road violence” after three cyclists, including a 12-year-old boy “killed by motorists” in three weeks in Birmingham

"Reckless driving is endemic in our city," said a campaigner after people gathered at a vigil where one of the cyclists lost his life watched in horror as drivers jumped red lights and sped

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near miss of the day 837 close pass mercedes driver – screenshot via Das_Pig on Twitter

Police force criticised for one close pass prosecution from 286 submissions admits need to review how reports are managed

West Midlands Police said each report takes an average of 60 minutes to be assessed but accepted the need to adapt given the "50 per cent increase in third-party reporting"

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Chester Road junction, Birmingham (Google Maps)

Calls for urgent action to “turn the tide on aggressive driving in Birmingham” after two cyclists killed in hit-and-runs

"We cannot accept this as normal": Adam Tranter, the West Midlands' walking and cycling commissioner, said in a letter to police and local authority colleagues.

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BBC Politics Midlands (BBC)

“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

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Blossomfield Road, Solihull (screenshot Birmingham Live video)

“Ridiculous” segregated cycle lane under fire from club cyclists — but will it encourage more people to ride?

The three-metre-wide two-way cycle lane has been labelled unsafe and unnecessary by some, although Adam Tranter, West Midlands Cycling and Walking Commissioner, says less-confident riders "appreciate this set-up"

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Andy Street (left) and Adam Tranter (right) (picture credit TfWM)

Adam Tranter appointed first West Midlands Cycling & Walking Commissioner

Cycling PR pro and campaigner will push forward plans for active travel in England’s largest city-region outside London

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Coventry Bicycle Mayor Adam Tranter cycling past the city’s cathedral

Adam Tranter appointed Coventry’s Bicycle Mayor in a first for a UK city

Well-connected PR firm boss’s nomination for voluntary role backed by British Cycling and Sir Chris Hoy, among others

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