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Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Cyclists slam controversial council’s plan to combat “terrible rate of cycling casualties” – by installing non-protected, painted cycle lanes

The local authority says the advisory lane will “allow space for everyone” and “strike the right balance” by having “very little impact on traffic”

Sat, Nov 04, 2023 18:54
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Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

“Is this a joke?”: Cyclists dismayed at council’s idea for painted cycle lanes where segregated infrastructure was controversially ripped out

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council ripped out the Kensington High Street lanes in 2020, prompting complaints and a High Court challenge

Mon, May 15, 2023 16:12
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Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Campaigners lose High Court case against council over “premature” cycle lane removal

London Cycling Campaign said the verdict was a “hollow victory by a borough that seems happy to put people cycling on its streets in danger”

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 12:14
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Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Kensington & Chelsea Council refuses to reinstate High Street cycle lane

Labour councillors condemn “completely bonkers” decision as London Cycling Campaign calls on Grant Shapps and Sadiq Khan to intervene

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 09:32
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Kensington High Street Cycle lane

Sadiq Khan urges council to put back Kensington High Street cycle lane after survey reveals huge local backing

Nearly twice as many residents of borough back protected cycle lane on the road as those who oppose it

Wed, Mar 03, 2021 14:52
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KHS cyclist’s bike via Betterstreets4kc

Cyclist “seriously concussed” avoiding vehicle on Kensington High Street – where council recently tore out protected cycle lane

Council removed safe infrastructure on key road from west London into city centre last month

Thu, Jan 21, 2021 21:23
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Kensington High Street Cycle lane

RBKC to reconsider removal of cycle lanes on Kensington High Street – without lead member for transport

Kensington Business Forum says council misrepresented its position as being against the cycle lanes

Sat, Jan 09, 2021 10:35
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Kensington High Street Cycle lane

Council officer edited business group’s press statement on removal of Kensington High Street bike lane

Council admits no criteria or metrics were used to assess impact of pop-up cycle lanes

Sat, Jan 02, 2021 15:40
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Kensington High Street protest (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Motor traffic journey times increase after Kensington cycle lanes removed

Bike Is Best's analysis also finds that cars are parked in former cycle lanes for up to 80 per cent of the time

Fri, Jan 01, 2021 14:57
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Holland Park guerrilla cycle lane (Extinction Rebellion)

Extinction Rebellion chalk out guerrilla cycle lanes on Holland Park Avenue

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has opposed cycle route proposed by Transport for London

Sat, Jun 20, 2020 15:43
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