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Analysis shows nearly a third of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have been scrapped

The LTNs are removed sometimes without any local consultation

Sun, May 29, 2022 08:20
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More than 100 cycling and walking projects across England to share £200 million in funding

Investment overseen by Active Travel England will also see £35 million spent on upgrades to the National Cycle Network

Mon, May 16, 2022 07:44
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Cycling UK says government’s Spring Statement is a “sticking plaster for the problems we face today”

The charity’s head of campaigns Duncan Dollimore said the statement “demonstrates little vision on how to solve our transport problems”

Wed, Mar 23, 2022 15:47
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Cycling UK urges council to publish evidence justifying Snake Pass cycling ban

The charity says that if no evidence exists, Derbyshire County Council should reopen the road to active travel users

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 18:05
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Highway Code changes: Cycling UK calls for long-term public awareness campaign to help produce a “mindset shift” on British roads

Charity says it will take years, not months, to fully enforce the revisions and change “entrenched driving behaviour”

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 12:55
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Conservative MSP questions whether Scottish government’s Access Bikes scheme represents “value for money”

The scheme, devised by Cycling UK, aims to help people on low incomes and with limited transport options purchase a bike by providing interest-free loans of up to £500

Fri, Jan 21, 2022 16:58
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Public must be told about Highway Code changes, says Cycling UK

Effect of new rules aimed at protecting vulnerable road users will be limited if people are unaware of them, says charity

Thu, Dec 30, 2021 07:13
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Department for Transport commissions report on Active Travel Fund schemes – but you’ll have to wait three years to read it

Cycling UK urges government to spell out to councils what it expects from them on cycling and walking initiatives

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 11:23
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Highway Code changes aimed at protecting cyclists to become law next month

New rules including Hierarchy of Road Users and minimum 1.5-metre passing distance have now been laid before Parliament

Thu, Dec 02, 2021 16:30
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Slow down when driving into the sun, urges Cycling UK

In the past week alone two drivers convicted of killing cyclists have cited low sun as an excuse

Fri, Oct 29, 2021 16:18
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