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Google’s self-driving car prototype (image via Google Blog)

DfT to study impact of self-driving cars on cyclists and other road users (+ videos)

Minister Claire Perry updates on progress made in bringing technology to UK roads

Thu, Oct 23, 2014 12:27
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New Forest rider and pony (CC licensed by iNew Forest:Flickr)

Open letter: New Forest Plan B will not benefit cycling

Campaigner details deficiencies & doubtful decision-making

Thu, Oct 16, 2014 15:11
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Cycling deaths and serious injuries down in 2013, says DfT

But rate of improvement still worse for cyclists than car users

Thu, Sep 25, 2014 20:00
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Sharp jump in number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads

Campaigners call on government to do more to protect bike riders

Fri, Aug 08, 2014 15:37
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Lorry speed limit increase will kill cyclists, says Department for Transport

Government accused of putting lives at risk after raising HGV speed limit on rural roads

Mon, Aug 04, 2014 14:01
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Government to consider doubling penalty points for drivers caught on phone

Move could see drivers banned after two offences - but police urged to step up enforcement too

Wed, Jul 16, 2014 21:27
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Commuter cyclist

Cyclist deaths and serious injuries fell in 2013 – but DfT says too early to say if it’s a long-term trend

Better weather last year may impact figures; Sustrans urges government to make roads safer for children

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 11:08
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Blackburn Town Hall (Creative Commons 2.0 SA licensed by Alexander P Kapp)

£8 million investment planned in cycling in East Lancashire

DfT contribution sought for project that includes 'Weaver's Wheel' network in Blackburn and new cycle route in Rossendale

Mon, May 12, 2014 19:58
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Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

DfT launches road sign consultation – with strong focus on cycling infrastructure

Planned changes including low-level traffic signals and removing feeder lanes to ASLs

Fri, May 02, 2014 09:26
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

£2 million from Local Sustainable Transport Fund for nine projects across England

Schemes in Tyne & Wear and West Yorkshire take three quarters of the money between them

Sun, Apr 20, 2014 09:13
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