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Turning right “most dangerous manoeuvre” for cyclists, resulting in over 10,000 collisions in ten years, new study finds

Moving off and going ahead on a right-hand bend were the next most dangerous manoeuvres for cyclists on the list, accounting for a combined 9,500 collisions between 2012 and 2021

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 16:54
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The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Government’s Fix Your Bike scheme hailed a success in getting more people cycling – although fewer than half of the £50 vouchers issued were actually used

Findings come from independent report into initiative launched at height of coronavirus pandemic to get unused bikes back on the road

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 14:24
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Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

Highway Code updates, low traffic neighbourhoods, and 20mph zones behind cyclist fatalities falling to lowest number in 30 years, says Cycling UK

“These figures prove the tragic death toll on our roads isn’t inevitable. They show the government could save hundreds of lives by taking more action to reduce road danger,” the charity claims

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 14:26
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Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

Transport Secretary calls for LTN review, blames “controversial” schemes for setting “people against each other”

Mark Harper said the government wanted to end funding for policies "that are about... banning cars or making it difficult for motorists"

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 10:26
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Government will struggle to introduce ‘death by dangerous cycling’ law before next general election, report suggests

The Department for Transport has admitted to campaigners there is a lack of parliamentary time, although ministers may now turn attention to a private member's bill

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 12:12
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Cycleway 9 on Chiswick High Road (picture credit TfL)

Cycling and walking targets “in tatters”: Damning report finds government almost certain to fail on active travel objectives in England

The government spending watchdog criticised the Department for Transport’s inability to influence the “patchy” delivery and quality of local active travel schemes

Wed, Jun 07, 2023 12:04
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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Government faces legal challenge on cut to cycling investment

Lawyers acting for the Transport Action Network say the move bypassed legal processes and undermines climate emergency and air pollution commitments

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 09:47
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Cyclist on road next to a lorry

Conservative MP dismisses cyclist safety concerns over longer lorries on UK roads, claims it is “good for road safety”

The North West Durham MP visited a Greggs HQ to see the HGVs in action, as campaigners raise concerns that the move could cost lives of cyclists and pedestrians

Fri, May 12, 2023 12:44
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HGV on the A148 near Bale

Cycling UK criticises imminent Department for Transport plan for “longer and more hazardous lorries” on Britain’s roads

Lorries up to 18.55 metres in length could be allowed from as soon as the end of the month, raising safety concerns for vulnerable road users

Wed, May 10, 2023 09:29
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“Disappointing”: Department for Transport drops out of All-Party meeting on Highway Code changes as publicity issue discussed

Some speakers said there were concerns around communication of changes that "many people don't even know about", while an AA survey suggested most drivers agreed with principles such as cyclists riding two abreast

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 17:58
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