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Cycle lane

Crossing pole in middle of cycle lane, Salisbury

“They would never leave a pole in the middle of the road, so why is it acceptable to do so on a cycleway?” Cyclists slam “poor planning” as new bike lane built right into path of zebra crossing pole

“They need to get cycling infrastructure correct and fit for purpose and that is certainly not fit for purpose,” one local cyclist said

Wed, May 08, 2024 17:16
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Wimborne Road cycle lane, Dorset (Transforming Cities Fund)

“Waste of money” cycle lane slammed, as some locals call for more space for drivers – “because that’s the majority”

The protected lanes, which are expected to cost £7.9m once completed, were funded by Active Travel England – but residents claim “there are not enough cyclists using them”

Tue, May 07, 2024 12:10
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Gladstone Road junction cycle lane works, Farnworth

“Are there so many cyclists to warrant such disruption?” Locals blame new cycle lane for “horrendous” congestion and motorists driving on wrong side of the road – despite “being all in for vulnerable road users and a green planet”

“This is going to cause more congestion and more toxic fumes in the atmosphere, all for one or two cyclists,” one local lorry driver said – but the council have responded by pointing out that once the bike lane is completed, traffic “won’t be as bad”

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 13:58
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Penrhos Road active travel scheme in Bangor (image credit: Griffiths in the community)

Motorists furious at width of £1.2m cycle lane project claim “utterly absurd” scheme an “attack on your right to drive a car”

The council has taken a calmer attitude to the infrastructure, pointing out there is "a real desire from local residents" to "make it more convenient for people in the area to be able to walk and cycle safely"

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 12:46
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Jens Voigt Silca

Jeremy Vine rides penny-farthing along cycle lane… gets blocked off by a driver who ignored cyclist priority

The broadcaster was left asking: "If drivers can't see a penny-farthing, what chance does a child on a bicycle have?"

Sun, Apr 14, 2024 10:24
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Valencia Street bike lane in San Francisco

Restaurant owner goes on hunger strike to protest cycle lane in San Francisco

Other business owners have claimed the cycling infrastructure has robbed the street of its "soul" and "culture" and is "killing business"

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 10:20
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Motorist reverses into cyclist on bike lane

“Arrogant” driver who reversed into cyclist on protected bike lane, before accusing him of trying to “break” his car, offered educational course

“I think they got off lightly, and I’m not even sure which rule of the Highway Code applies here. I have a feeling that the educational course will have little effect”

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 19:23
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Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough (Kevin Marks, Twitter)

“Others have promised and failed”: Controversial cycle lane becomes battleground for rival mayors

As one local mayor made removing the cycle lane a pledge ahead of an election in May, another mayor elected for a nearby town last year has penned an open letter to residents claiming it was his "pressure" that will lead to its removal

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 13:28
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Flooded cycle lane

Cycling group’s “real concern” over “minor lake” and huge puddles on city cycle lanes

"Poorly maintained and neglected infrastructure discourages people from using active travel"

Tue, Feb 27, 2024 10:59
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Keynsham cycle lane

Safety works on “optical illusion” cycle lane imminent after more than 100 trip incidents

"This mitigation should make the change in levels clearer to pedestrians and prevent further trips and falls."

Thu, Feb 22, 2024 16:06
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