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Electric scooters set to be made street – and cycle lane – legal in UK

Consultation on micro-mobility devices will reportedly be launched next month

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 18:50
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Government urged to increase funding as cycling levels fall in England for second year running

Campaigners call on Boris Johnson to make more money available

Tue, Dec 24, 2019 11:39
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Cycling to remain a “key priority” says UK’s new minister (for cycling)

New minister for transport, Michael Ellis, MP, says he is "utterly convinced" on cycling, and will continue the work of his predecessor, Jesse Norman

Tue, Jun 04, 2019 17:14
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Government to fall well short of target of doubling cycling trips by 2025

Inconsistent spending on infrastructure across the country blamed for failure to grow journeys

Tue, May 28, 2019 13:56
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UK to adopt EU rules that will make new vehicles safer for cyclists from 2022

Direct vision lorries and buses and advanced emergency braking are among features to be made mandatory

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 17:45
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Cycle paths at risk under government plans to restore disused railway lines

Sustrans urges Department for Transport to safeguard routes now used by cyclists and walkers

Wed, Nov 29, 2017 18:10
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DfT-commissioned study finds investment encourages more cycling

Who’d have thought it?

Wed, Jul 19, 2017 12:10
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Cycle usage rising according to DfT stats – but motor vehicle traffic hits all-time high

Same number of cyclists but they’re riding further

Sat, Apr 29, 2017 11:29
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Slight decline in number of cyclists according to latest government figures

Drop in cycling participation among women despite record level of sporting activity

Fri, Dec 09, 2016 12:27
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Constituent of transport secretary Chris Grayling invites him for bike ride in London after minister accuses cyclists of ignoring road signs & running red lights

Cabinet minister’s comments come a week after cyclists were urged to write to their MPs to dispel myths about cycling

Wed, Dec 07, 2016 14:36
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