Cycle lane Archives

Cycle lane

Why isn’t that cyclist in the cycle lane? Angry drivers of the internet fume about NMoTD 815

Take a deep breath, brace yourselves and proceed with caution as we take a look at how motorists reacted to Near Miss of the Day 815

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 12:46

New protected bike lanes will benefit both cyclists and businesses, Camden Council says

“We might lose some business, but we will be able to save more lives,” said one local trader

Sun, Aug 14, 2022 19:02

“Accident waiting to happen” gravel cycle path maintained by good-willed resident with a shovel

If you want something done, do it yourself...

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 16:09

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

Cyclist bloodied by crash in “lawless” street where pop-up bike lane was removed may never cycle again

During the pandemic, Liverpool's West Derby Road had a full lane dedicated to segregated cycling, but this has since been ripped out, leaving a "lawless" and "deadly" stretch of narrower infrastructure

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 14:48

“Omnishambles” cycle lane fenced off just one week after opening

The "dangerous" new contraflow cycle lane on Nelson Street in Bristol had been heavily criticised during its one week in operation

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 09:38

Call to remove “senseless” cycle lane, according to local paper story using one resident’s opinion

After two cycling fatalities in the city in 24 hours back in 2020 this Reading route was one of seven to have a cycle lane installed, but it has been labelled a "white elephant" by one local whose testimony is the backbone to this local newspaper's story

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 15:52

Cycle lane will be “clear getaway” for shoplifters and drug dealers, business owners claim

Middlesbrough shop owners have also complained the now-approved infrastructure would leave customers nowhere to park...as well as aiding fleeing criminals

Sat, Apr 09, 2022 10:45

Petition to move cycle lane because cyclists will ride too fast

Work will begin on the Poole waterside later this month, however concerned locals have expressed concern at children and pedestrians being put in danger

Tue, Apr 05, 2022 15:17

SNP joins Labour in calling for removal of “death trap” cycle lane

The temporary six-mile route connects Paisley with the village of Howwood, but local politicians have raised safety concerns

Wed, Feb 16, 2022 18:38