preferred-google-button
log in
register

Cycle lane

Binley Cycleway, Coventry (Coventry City Council)

“We could have saved more trees”: Council approves loss of 26 trees to build cycle lane — but “saddened” authority says felling due to residents rejecting reduced road width

The trees will now be chopped down and replaced with 32 new saplings by the council, who have been accused of spreading “misinformation” by residents who previously organised the largest tree hug in the country

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 16:47
15
Muller Road bus lane, northern stretch

“A cycle-hostile road for only the brave”: Cycling campaign slams council plan to introduce bus lanes instead of bike lanes, rubbishes “factually misleading” claim new proposal will still encourage cyclists

Initial scheme would have seen segregated cycling infrastructure, Bristol City Council now preferring to install bus lanes instead and leaving campaigners "extremely disappointed" by "massive policy failure" to "drop" walking and cycling

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 17:06
9
Worthing Railway Approach works/Monty’s Café (West Sussex County Council/Facebook)

Café owner claims “pointless” cycle lane “destroying” business as lost parking spaces mean customers of 10 years “won’t turn around any more”, but council points out safe and attractive streets “boost economic activity”

Despite "re-providing some spaces a short distance away", café owner claims area outside station is now a "ghost town" as they "rely on builders" who have "always been able to find somewhere to park" but are now "all gone"

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 12:42
33
Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough (Kevin Marks, Twitter)

Is this the end for Britain’s most controversial bike lane? Mayor calls on council to scrap “hated” cycle lane and end “ridiculous saga once and for all” – costing local authority £3 million

“The people and businesses of Middlesbrough deserve better than these drawn-out delays,” Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said ahead of next week’s vote to remove the controversial Linthorpe Road bike lane

Fri, Nov 29, 2024 13:37
7
Visualisation of Pembury Junction after redevelopment

“Dishonest and farcical”: Campaigners accuse council of rejecting “safer” cycling infrastructure plans as it will be “too difficult” for pedestrians to cross two-metre cycle path

The campaigners said that the council was giving all the space reclaimed from cars to pedestrians and “next to nothing” to cyclists, but council believes the project is “once in a generation” opportunity

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 14:00
5
Christmas tree plonked in middle of Limerick cycle lane

Rockin’ around the cycle lane Christmas tree: Backlash as city’s massive tree plonked in middle of contraflow bike lane, forcing cyclists into oncoming traffic

After cyclists criticised the “baffling” decision to block the bike lane for the second year in a row, the council has since moved the tree, allowing cyclists to pass while narrowing the footpath

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 12:59
10
A2 Clooney Road, Ballykelly

£2.6m investment in new cycle lane is “misleading” and actually funding road resurfacing for drivers, report suggests

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure claims "sole objective to improve" cycling and walking routes so "significant" cost will be "met from active travel budget" — but questions have been asked about why works also include road "resurfacing"

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:06
1
Site of planned cycle lane in Sutton Coldfield (Richard Parkin) 2

“Morally wrong” cycleway next to busy main road will destroy “ancient hedgerow”, say locals – who tell cyclists they can ride on footpath or road; Tour de France boss calls for budget cap and admits he “wasn’t a fan of the Sky era” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s been snowing, and Ryan Mallon’s all wrapped up, waterproof overshoes at the ready, for a wintery edition of the cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 10:22
32
Park Row cycle lane wands burial ground (credit – brooksby)

Are flimsy bike lane bollards actually safer for cyclists? Flexible wands lead to fewer and less serious bike crashes than rigid posts, vehicle inspection researchers claim

“The bollard buckled and then acted as a ramp, throwing the dummy off and causing the bike to tip over. In a real-life situation, the person riding the bike would have suffered serious injuries”

Sun, Nov 17, 2024 16:29
37
Wimborne Road cycle lane wands (YouTube/DorsetSaferRoads)

Controversial cycle lane wands go viral as furious residents lash out at “blocked” driveways, but local cyclist suggests outrage “overblown” and bike lane bollards only necessary because drivers park in it

One resident is upset "you can't just reverse out fast any more", but the council's roads chief pointed out the wands were installed so cyclists "feel confident that they are safe" and to prevent drivers blocking the route with parked vehicles

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 16:08
19