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Local backlash sees plans to swap car parking for cycle lane scrapped, but council insists “longstanding concerns about road safety and congestion” will still be addressed

Calderdale Council said it had "listened to local people" when making the decision to maintain parking spaces and ditch plans for cycle lanes on a busy A-road

Wed, Feb 12, 2025 12:29
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Active Todmorden Project

“It’s my town too, and I want a cycle lane”: Campaigner calls for “de-normalisation of cars” and slams anti-cycling opposition over “a handful of parking spaces” – but ex-racing cyclist says “I never liked bike lanes”; Froome 2026? + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the mornings are getting brighter bit by bit, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your midweek helping of all the latest cycling news and views on the live blog

Wed, Feb 05, 2025 09:52
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“Intimidating behaviour” sees police called to cycle lane consultation, as council cancels next event to “protect members of staff involved”

Even before the public consultation, residents "outraged by having to walk an extra few yards from their car" had been accused of "trying to stoke fear and opposition" against a major cycle lane project in the town

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 12:22
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Residents “outraged by having to walk an extra few yards from their car” accused of “trying to stoke fear and opposition” against major cycle lane project

The cycle lane plan is one of eight projects that are part of a £17.5m town investment deal, but certain sections of the community have made familiar claims about disruption, lost parking and the impact on businesses

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 15:51
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