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HGV on the A148 near Bale

Cycling UK criticises imminent Department for Transport plan for “longer and more hazardous lorries” on Britain’s roads

Lorries up to 18.55 metres in length could be allowed from as soon as the end of the month, raising safety concerns for vulnerable road users

Wed, May 10, 2023 09:29
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David Jones (South Wales Police)

Suspended sentence “a real farce”, says family of cyclist killed by motorist – as Cycling UK blasts UK’s “broken road traffic laws”

“Driving a car is like having a knife in your hand, it’s a dangerous weapon and if you kill somebody you should get made to pay for it. He just hasn’t, he's walked away free”

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 15:53
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Keyhole Bridge before and after, Poole (via Cycling UK).PNG

Cycling UK takes council to court over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

This is the second time Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is facing legal action over its decision to keep the incredibly narrow underpass open to motor vehicles.

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 13:53
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Westminster Bridge Security Barrier (CC licensed by David Holt via Flickr).jpg

Rishi Sunak urged by Walking and Cycling Alliance to reverse proposed cuts to “essential” active travel funding

“In one move, this government has effectively devastated the legacy of successive Conservative administrations and their work to get Britain cycling,” says Cycling UK

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 16:01
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Highway Code (Department for Transport)

“Disappointing”: Department for Transport drops out of All-Party meeting on Highway Code changes as publicity issue discussed

Some speakers said there were concerns around communication of changes that "many people don't even know about", while an AA survey suggested most drivers agreed with principles such as cyclists riding two abreast

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 17:58
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The victim of a hit-and-run is calling for a National Dashcam Safety Portal

Delays to introduction of online road safety portal putting cyclists “at risk”, says Cycling UK

“Not only have the police failed to deliver justice in my case, they are failing to ensure our roads are kept safe from those who pose the greatest danger to others”, says hit-and-run victim

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 13:02
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Making cycling e-asier

Free e-bikes: Cycling UK loan scheme comes to Leicester

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 12:35
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Velothon Wales

Welsh government review “most significant change” in UK roads building policy in 20 years, says Cycling UK

According to the review, future road investment will only be considered for projects that reduce carbon emissions, support a shift to cycling, walking, and public transport, and improve safety

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 12:28
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Keyhole Bridge before and after, Poole (via Cycling UK).PNG

Cycling UK threatens council with legal action over “unlawful” decision to keep rat-run open

The charity has penned a letter to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) outlining its intention to challenge the decision to keep the route open to motor vehicles

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 17:41
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Highway Code.PNG

Most drivers still don’t know Highway Code changes, poll shows

Cycling UK has called on the government to commit funding to a long-term awareness campaign

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 08:00
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