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90% scared of cycling in UK cities — new research suggests fear of collisions, road rage and theft putting people off

Calling the findings a "wake-up call", bike subscription provider Swapfiets said "it's clear that current efforts aren't enough" and urged government "to not only reinstate but increase the active travel budget"

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:17
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More cycling will be necessary with another 2.5bn people in cities by 2050 according to Deloitte report

Consultancy firm tips e-bikes to become the fastest-selling electric vehicles in the years ahead

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 11:39
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People in cities want segregated space for cycling

Even at the expense of room for cars, cycling is deemed a good thing

Sun, Nov 19, 2017 14:45
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London air pollution (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 stu mayhew:Flickr)

Cycle under 12mph in cities to reduce pollution inhalation

Study finds sweet spot for fastest travel with least pollutant damage

Sat, Oct 29, 2016 09:41
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London pollution haze (CC licensed image by Alun Salt:Flickr)

London’s cars the most polluting in the country – but should cyclists be worried?

Pollution is a far bigger killer than traffic accidents according to new report

Sun, Sep 28, 2014 10:42
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Copenhagen cyclists at red light (Heb, Wikimedia Commons)

Successful future cities will revolve around cycling infrastructure says leading sustainable planner

Technology could help pave the way to less congested cities and better population health

Sat, Mar 16, 2013 12:28
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Bikes outside Pembroke College Cambridge

Cambridge danger junction’ to get £900,000 revamp but cycle campaigners unimpressed with plans

Redesign of junction doesn't do enough to give cyclists priority say campaigners

Sat, Mar 09, 2013 07:00
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Belfast cyclists protest against plans to open up bus lanes to all forms of taxi and minicab

Protests echo those against Addison Lee's attempts to challenge rules in London

Sun, Feb 24, 2013 09:30
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Paris Velib rider and cycle lane

Slowing traffic speeds and properly separating cycle lanes result in fewer cyclists hurt on roads

Painted-on cycle lanes in the road had virtually no effect on cyclist injury says Canadian study

Sat, Feb 23, 2013 11:09
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Reducing traffic speeds below 40mph may increase toxic pollution, says Transport Research Laboratory report

But slower cars cause fewer crashes, and the roads are safer for cyclists and pedestrians too

Sun, Feb 03, 2013 21:58
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