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Latest city introduces anti-cycling rules as controversial e-bike ban brought in

The council's Director of Transport admitted "ideally we would have" provided "a clearly defined network of paths that are suitable for cyclists" first, but said the "serious public safety issue" also needed addressing

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 16:09

Coventry Bicycle Mayor Adam Tranter cycling past the city’s cathedral

Proposed city centre e-bike ban will “discourage cycling and penalise responsible cyclists,” says cycling and walking commissioner

Adam Tranter believes the plans to tackle “reckless” and anti-social behaviour by banning e-bikes in Coventry’s pedestrianised areas “will bring unintended consequences for active travel”

Sat, Nov 04, 2023 17:24

Police investigate as cyclist and pedestrian killed in separate crashes, man arrested

West Midlands Police say a third pedestrian was also injured, the driver of the vehicle eventually crashing into a house nearby

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 11:01

Driver speeding on cycling lane in Coventry

“Traffic on road? Just use a cycle lane”: Motorist facing court after speeding through segregated bike lane

The shocking footage had sparked outrage, and West Midlands Police have now confirmed that the suspected driver has been identified and is facing charges

Sun, Jul 09, 2023 14:27

Coventry to crack down on e-bike delivery riders

E-bikes “infiltrating” pedestrianised areas are putting people off visiting Coventry City Centre says local business group

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 15:30

Rubbish! Angry residents hit back at council’s cycling solution to bin strike

Coventry City Council suggested people use bikes to take their rubbish to drop-off sites if they don't have a car

Mon, Jan 10, 2022 12:47

Adam Tranter appointed Coventry’s Bicycle Mayor in a first for a UK city

Well-connected PR firm boss’s nomination for voluntary role backed by British Cycling and Sir Chris Hoy, among others

Mon, Feb 10, 2020 16:09

Coventry motorist who killed teenage cyclist was driving at motorway speeds in 40mph zone

“If Rai had been driving at 40mph, I believe he would have been able to slow down in time to see Ryan”

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 11:54

£1m cycle route to link Nuneaton and Coventry

County council likely to pay for cycleway itself after failed bid for funding

Sat, Nov 09, 2019 15:13

Mobile phone use costs cyclist some teeth

“If he wasn't looking at his phone he would have saw there was a big metal gate” observes astute onlooker

Fri, Feb 16, 2018 16:41