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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

“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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£33 million funding to help councils across England build network of active travel experts

DfT also pledges to involve local communities more in shaping schemes aimed at getting more people cycling and walking

Mon, Jan 02, 2023 12:31

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Government shuts down mandatory cycling helmets question from Conservative MP

The Department for Transport insisted the government has "no intention" to make wearing a helmet while cycling a legal requirement

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 15:26

Sir Chris Whitty appointed to Active Travel England Advisory Panel

"We all want to see more people incorporating active travel into their day as a way to keep mentally and physically fit"

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 09:35

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“Don’t give it air time. Don’t answer stupid questions”: Chris Boardman shuts down cycling registration ‘debate’

"I just focus on the fact that we know, regardless of the headlines, 70 per cent of people want to see more cycling and walking – even if it requires road space giving over"

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 16:31

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Number of cyclists killed on Britain’s roads falls 21% in 2021

In total, 111 cyclists were killed on Britain's roads last year, down from 141 in 2020, although there was a slight increase in reported serious injuries and total casualties

Mon, Oct 03, 2022 12:16

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Cycling levels dropped in England because “short-sighted councils pulled out protected lanes”

“More people are turning to cycling for shorter journeys to help make ends meet, but they need the safety that dedicated cycle lanes bring,” says Cycling UK

Fri, Sep 02, 2022 11:35

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Cyclists WON’T need number plates — Grant Shapps again insists “we’re not going to do number plates”

After two weeks of firefighting by the Department for Transport, Shapps addressed the issue and described himself as a "very keen enthusiast" cyclist, if "not a mamil"

Sat, Aug 27, 2022 12:08

Confusion as Grant Shapps now says he is “not attracted to bureaucracy” of number plates for cyclists

"I'm not attracted to the bureaucracy of registration plates. That would go too far," the Transport Secretary said in another interview yesterday

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 10:35