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Grant Shapps backtracks on cycling and walking pledge

“No one should be in doubt about our support for motorists” says transport secretary

Sun, Oct 18, 2020 19:46
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Pop-up infrastructure in Olympia (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Transport Secretary tells councils to stop “abusing” emergency active travel funding

Grant Shapps says further funding could be withheld

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 13:16
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Pavement parking in Cambridge vai Google Street View.PNG

Government launches consultation on pavement parking ban

Move welcomed by charities representing groups particularly affected by pavements being blocked by thoughtless drivers

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 11:27
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The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Further delays to Fix Your Bike voucher scheme launch as government waits for repair backlog to ease

£50 vouchers had initially been expected to be available to public by end of June

Wed, Jul 22, 2020 13:57
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Andrew Gilligan

Government appoints capital’s fomer cycling czar Andrew Gilligan to Transport for London’s board

Appointment made in wake of government bailout and forthcoming review of capital’s transport agency – but battles could lie ahead

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 19:21
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Queensbury Tunnel No 2 Shaft (picture credit Queensbury Tunnel Society)

Questions over Government’s commitment to active travel after “best and final offer” to repair Queensbury Tunnel

Bradford Council given four days to decide whether to accept funding that would not even cover tunnel’s repair

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 11:49
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Cycle and walk rather than drive, urges transport secretary Grant Shapps

Cabinet minister also confirms Fix Your Bike vouchers will start being issued this month

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 15:45
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Has cycling passed its peak? Cycling levels down as motor traffic doubles

Cycling still up by 70 per cent compared to early March

Sat, Jun 20, 2020 10:28
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Weekday cycling has doubled during lockdown (and more than tripled at weekends) says Grant Shapps at Government daily briefing + more on “Fix my bike” vouchers

Government includes levels of cycling in today's briefing as urged by Chris Boardman

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 16:50
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Leeds pop-up cycle lane (Leeds Council)

Emergency cycle funding by region – how much is available in your area?

Transport Secretary says he has cut ‘red tape’ – but will funding result in long-term improvements?

Fri, May 29, 2020 12:00
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