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Air Pollution

London cycle lane Cycleway 4 (image via Transport for London)

“Bold” bike lanes and ultra-low emission zones help London slash air pollution by over 20% since 2010, new report finds – as capital aims to double cycle network and deliver “greener, safer streets”

London is among 19 cities around the world to have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution over the last 15 years, analysis by Breathe Cities has revealed

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 12:22
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Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire (Google Maps)

Air quality improved both inside and on boundary roads of low traffic neighbourhoods, but Labour MP claims more LTNs will worsen congestion

A report has shown that low traffic neighbourhoods had an impact in reducing NO2 pollution by 14%, however incumbent Labour MP expressed her concerns about “LTNs’ ability to displace traffic onto arterial roads”

Sun, Jun 23, 2024 10:30
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Children in bike trailers exposed to more pollution than cyclist pedalling, new research shows

Research from the University of Surrey found air pollution particle levels to be between 14 and 18 per cent higher in cycle trailers

Sat, Feb 12, 2022 14:25
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Utrecht cyclists (picture credit Visit-Utrecht.com)

Go Dutch to help prevent air pollution deaths, urges Sunday Times

Newspaper’s appeal follows year in which it has published a succession of anti-cycling articles

Mon, Dec 21, 2020 12:49
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Car-free Chiswik High Road, March 2020 (picture Simon MacMichael)

Air quality improves in UK cities as people leave cars at home

Curbs on non-essential journeys are leading to a reduction in harmful emissions

Wed, Apr 01, 2020 17:33
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Hoops Velo

Surrey bike shop owner says air pollution now so bad he has to keep his door shut

Farnham was declared an Air Quality Management Area in 2007 but pollution is rising

Fri, Feb 21, 2020 15:37
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‘Public mood is changing’ says councillor as York unveils plans to ban private cars from city centre

North Yorkshire city’s council approve measure due to take effect from 2023

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 16:32
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Leeds Headrow and Town Hall (credit Welcome to Yorkshire www.yorkshire.com)

Cyclists the least exposed to air pollution on congested routes into Leeds city centre

When the roads are busy, it’s by far the quickest way to travel

Fri, Dec 14, 2018 16:06
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Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

New Zealand study finds investing in cycling and walking reduces car use and improves air quality

Researchers estimate 1 per cent fall in emissions but say impact could be higher due to substitution shorter trips that cause more pollution

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 13:46
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Princess Parkway (via StreetView).jpg

Greater Manchester air pollution worse than previously thought

Motor traffic causes 80 per cent of NO2 emissions at the roadside

Sat, Oct 27, 2018 14:35
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