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“Ham-fisted” cycle lane cones to be replaced with protected cycling infrastructure — as councillor resists urge to “individually remove each traffic cone by drop-kicking”

Investment of £2m to build a permanent, protected cycle route — as well as improving walking and wheeling infrastructure — has been approved

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 14:14

Head Street cycle lane, Colchester (Essex Highways)

Cycling levels up and “positive” reaction to new cycle lane celebrated by council, one month on from outspoken critics claiming it was “accident waiting to happen for pedestrians” and would “cause carnage on the roads”

The infrastructure, built in the same city where a cyclist was recently incorrectly fined £100 for riding on a shared-use path, could "revolutionise people's journeys" according to a local cycling group

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 16:24

Cyclist in Dublin (image by Alexander Parsalidis via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Irish politician compares cycle lanes to Berlin Wall in “jaw dropping” attack on bike lanes branded “the worst reactionary anti-cycle rant”

Regina Doherty claimed cycling infrastructure has turned Dublin into a "spaghetti junction of cycle lanes that have divided the city like East and West Berlin", comments that caused disbelief among her rivals

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 16:45

Cycle lane with defender base (picture credit Richard Lander)

Removal of safety wands and dividers from cycle lane will “make it safer for all road users”, claims council – but cyclists say plan is “vindictive and insane”

The light segregation was branded a “death trap” by one cyclist who broke his wrist last year after crashing into a cycle lane divider that he claimed was “totally invisible in the dark”, but campaigners say its removal “may well cost life and limb”

Mon, May 20, 2024 17:05

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

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

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

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