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Campaigners call for an “end to road violence” after three cyclists, including a 12-year-old boy “killed by motorists” in three weeks in Birmingham

"Reckless driving is endemic in our city," said a campaigner after people gathered at a vigil where one of the cyclists lost his life watched in horror as drivers jumped red lights and sped

Sun, Jun 11, 2023 13:35

Calls for urgent action to “turn the tide on aggressive driving in Birmingham” after two cyclists killed in hit-and-runs

"We cannot accept this as normal": Adam Tranter, the West Midlands' walking and cycling commissioner, said in a letter to police and local authority colleagues.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 07:35

Our Future City: Central Birmingham Framework 2040 (Birmingham City Council)

Green spaces and 120 miles of cycling and walking routes pledged in “most ambitious plan in a century”… but Mail claims “now Birmingham wages war on motorists”

Council leader Ian Ward said the 20-year plan would bring the city's cycling infrastructure on par with Copenhagen and see Birmingham "become as green as Vienna"

Mon, May 15, 2023 14:04

Bike stolen in brutal bikejacking in Birmingham

Cyclist battered with metal bar by knife-wielding masked teenagers in brutal bikejacking

Four people, aged between 13 and 19, have been arrested after a 20-year-old cyclist suffered two broken fingers trying to protect his recently purchased bike

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 20:07

Declan Jones assault (via West Midlands Police).PNG

Police officer who pepper-sprayed black cyclist keeps job after disciplinary probe

Sergeant Jennifer Edwards given final written warning relating to incident in Birmingham in 2020

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 16:09

“Bizarre” seven-foot-long cycle lane a “waste of money” critics claim, but council insists it isn’t a bike lane

The 2.4m lane in Birmingham has made national newspaper headlines, prompting the city's council to defend its decision to add the markings

Fri, Jan 27, 2023 12:15

Blossomfield Road, Solihull (screenshot Birmingham Live video)

“Ridiculous” segregated cycle lane under fire from club cyclists — but will it encourage more people to ride?

The three-metre-wide two-way cycle lane has been labelled unsafe and unnecessary by some, although Adam Tranter, West Midlands Cycling and Walking Commissioner, says less-confident riders "appreciate this set-up"

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 09:35