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Mayals Road active travel route, Swansea (Google Maps)

“Misinformation” claiming “dangerous” new cycle lane would increase collisions proved wrong as council celebrates new layout reducing incidents and creating “safer environment” for all road users

No "serious" incidents in the three years since cycle lane built and "slight" incidents reduced too, as council praised for persevering despite "irresponsible" misinformation claiming project would increase collisions

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 17:31
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Todmorden (Google Maps)

“Intimidating behaviour” sees police called to cycle lane consultation, as council cancels next event to “protect members of staff involved”

Even before the public consultation, residents "outraged by having to walk an extra few yards from their car" had been accused of "trying to stoke fear and opposition" against a major cycle lane project in the town

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 12:22
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Cavendish wins Tour de France Stage 13

Residents “outraged by having to walk an extra few yards from their car” accused of “trying to stoke fear and opposition” against major cycle lane project

The cycle lane plan is one of eight projects that are part of a £17.5m town investment deal, but certain sections of the community have made familiar claims about disruption, lost parking and the impact on businesses

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 15:51
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A beginner’s guide to cycling to work Aug 2024

A beginner’s guide to cycling to work — save money and feel healthier and happier commuting by bike

If you still need convincing that cycling to work trumps being stuck in traffic, here’s everything you need to know about bike commuting with some handy tips to start you off

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 11:00
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Cyclist using cycle lane in Edinburgh

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
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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
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roadcc Podcast episode 78

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
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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
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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
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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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