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Council blames Tory Government’s slashed active travel budget after only one in three cycling and walking projects receives funding

The opposition leader, however, said that the council was “wasting time” bidding for money to duplicate existing cycle lanes instead of improving the city’s disjointed cycling network

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 14:28

Councillor under fire as another cyclist hit on route where two were killed after cycle lane ripped out

Cllr Andy Morgan questioned whether the infrastructure could have protected anyone from a collision and said it was "overwhelming rejected" by local residents in an act of "democracy"

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 12:21

“Optical illusion” cycle lane to stay despite causing 59 injuries in a year

Jacob Rees-Mogg called the infrastructure a "failed experiment", the changes in kerb height causing many people problems

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 09:31

Council shuts down complaints about plan for new cycle lane segregation as councillor claims “nuisance” lane will be a “trip hazard”

A council spokesperson has defended the project as growing a "network of safe and attractive routes for walkers, wheelers and cyclists"

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 09:26

Victoria Park, Bideford (Wikimedia Commons)

Councillors slam “ludicrous” and “cockamamie” idea of cycling path next to elderly people’s club and children’s park

The council leader said that he “couldn’t think of anything worse”, but one councillor accused members of being “anti-cycling” and called the decision disappointing

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 10:52

New barriers vandalised on Belfast cycle lane

New barriers on infamous ‘car park’ cycle lane vandalised, as councillor calls for “robust” protection “before someone gets seriously hurt”

Plastic bolt down barriers were introduced as a trial two weeks ago on the much-maligned city centre bike lane, which the government claimed would now be “inaccessible to cars”

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 14:23

“The kid can cycle, but can the driver drive?”: Parents demand safer cycling infrastructure as video shows 5-year-old having to navigate traffic and blocked bike lane

The mother cited safety as one of the key reasons why most parents are put off by letting their children ride bicycles, and demanded proper, segregated infrastructure

Tue, Aug 08, 2023 17:31

“We talk about these collisions and then nothing happens so it has to change”: Cyclists form human bike lane at site of fatal collisions

The line of cyclists stretched from the site of one fatality 'ghost bike' to the spot of another more recent incident

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 16:44

“Danger” cycle lane to be resurfaced after cyclist’s crash

Darlington Borough Council found parts of the infrastructure "not to be of the required standard"

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 15:38

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