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Locals urge council to “stop low traffic neighbourhoods and cycle lanes” to help cut down costs, but council claims responses not a “representative sample of residents”

The survey launched by Edinburgh City Council received almost 3,000 responses, with stopping LTNs and reducing active travel the two most-voted suggestions, with 1,300 votes

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 12:24

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

Labour government to invest “unprecedented levels of funding” in cycling

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says access to safe cycle routes "essential" for tackling carbon footprint and pointed to the "hundreds of thousands, if not millions" of GP appointments that could be reduced each year through active travel investment

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 10:06

Making our way around the National Cycle Network (and why it’s really all about the people you meet) with Laura Laker + Is active travel in Britain heading in the wrong direction?

On episode 78 of the road.cc Podcast, respected journalist (and road.cc contributor) Laura Laker delves into her new book, Potholes and Pavements, and researcher Dr Maya Singer Hobbs chats about the future of cycling beyond the next general election

Thu, May 30, 2024 17:49

Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

Government knew it wasn’t investing enough in cycling, according to new document

Investment strategy modelling suggests the Department for Transport was aware it needed to up spending to hit active travel targets, the document also showing that the investment would have represented "high" value for money

Fri, May 24, 2024 14:43

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (43)

Active Travel England announces plans to deliver 70 miles of new or improved cycling routes as part of £101 million funding boost – but is it enough to get the government’s active travel targets back on track?

The new investment, which comes two months after the government was told it is not “on track” to meet its active travel objectives, will also be used to fund e-cycle loans and enable councils to undertake “proper” consultations on schemes

Sun, Mar 24, 2024 12:45

Cyclist in London indicating in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

Better knowledge of Highway Code changes to protect cyclists and more 20mph speed limits recommended by professor who argues active travel is “best buy” for improving nation’s health

Writing in the British Medical Journal, Professor Scarlett McNally made the case for exercise and active travel being a "miracle cure" that "improves physical and mental health and reduces demands on NHS services and the need for social care"

Mon, Mar 11, 2024 17:50

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Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (31)

Scathing select committee report finds “not enough” communication of Highway Code changes and Department for Transport “not on track” to meet active travel goals

The Public Accounts Committee, which examines the value for money of government projects, concluded the "Department for Transport is not on track to meet its objectives to increase rates of active travel by 2025"

Tue, Jan 16, 2024 17:38

Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Scottish Government urged to spend more on public transport and less on cycling

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport councillors claim “sense of balance” lost as country spends record levels on active travel

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 13:44

Scottish cycling commissioner pens scathing letter condemning the “frustrating and disappointing” lack of collaboration drowning active travel plans in “bureaucracy”

The former cyclocross and mountain bike champion said that she has seen “large sums of money” spent on bureaucracy while “inexpensive, creative projects that value people” were stifled

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 17:26

Children cycling in pop-up lane (YouTube)

“Currently, it is not safe for some children to cycle to school”: Sustrans’ Head of Behaviour Change on “fostering a culture of active travel” in schools

On Cycle to School Week, Sustrans' Head of Behaviour Change Chris Bennett says children and families are being "deterred from their right to cycle"

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 11:56