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“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

Seafront cycle scheme with “Mickey Mouse” layout that made council into a “laughing stock of the nation” to be reviewed

Anti-cycle lane campaigners in Clevedon have welcomed the review, but are worried that the council will end up paying “lip service”

Fri, Jul 07, 2023 11:51

Cyclists unable to reach “stupid” traffic light button, plus face nine-minute wait for green light as more issues reported with much-criticised cycle lane

"Drivers aren't expected to push a button and wait nine minutes!"

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 11:15

Cyclists call out latest bike lane vandalism as city named ‘worst in Europe for green transport’

UPDATE: Council responds to cyclist's claim that "it's not going to get people out of their cars and onto bikes if their 'safe route' keeps being stolen."

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 13:23

Mawney Road cycle lane, Romford, Essex (Twitter: @RantyHighwayman)

Councillor encourages cyclists to be “brave” on a 1.2m wide “safe” cycle lane

A London Conservative councillor has described the road as “easy to cycle”, despite drivers crossing over the white line and several people pointing out the dangers with the cycle path

Sun, May 14, 2023 11:25

Otley Road cycle lane (via Twitter, Harrogate Cycle Action)

Pub owner who blocked cycle lane says he’s “being punished” after council asks to remove all barriers

The Harrogate publican had earlier labelled the controversial pedestrian and bike path a “disaster waiting to happen”, has called the council’s demands “unreasonable”

Mon, May 08, 2023 17:24

Marble Arch cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycling infrastructure needs to be built with women in mind, study suggests

"It's about planning for the trips that aren't taken as well as those that are"

Tue, May 02, 2023 16:23

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Keynsham High Street cycle lane

Jacob Rees-Mogg calls “optical illusion” cycle lane a “failed experiment” after 59 injuries in a year

“There is a pale coloured kerb and a pale coloured line that look exactly the same”, claim users after many tripped and fell leading to safety concerns

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 11:43