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Hammersmith Bridge on evening of full closure

“National disaster” may have been averted by closing Hammersmith Bridge in August says council as government urges reopening it to cyclists and pedestrians

Minister accuses Hammersmith & Fulham of overreacting to safety concerns as row over Thames crossing rumbles on

Thu, Dec 10, 2020 19:31

Northfields LTN (picture by Mark Eccleston on Twitter)

Government backs Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycleways in reply to petition calling for withdrawal of funding

“The majority of people support giving more road space to cycling and walking in their local area,” says DfT

Thu, Oct 29, 2020 19:13

Marble Arch cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Almost everyone who walked or cycled more during lockdown plans to continue to do so

Road safety charity Brake calls on government to accelerate investment in active travel

Thu, Oct 08, 2020 11:51

The Bicycle Repair Shop, Acton (picture credit Simon MacMichael)

Slow roll-out to bike owners and slower payments to bike shops undermining Fix Your Bike voucher scheme

Slow dawn to the supposed Golden Age of Cycling

Fri, Sep 04, 2020 14:43

Pavement parking in Cambridge vai Google Street View.PNG

Government launches consultation on pavement parking ban

Move welcomed by charities representing groups particularly affected by pavements being blocked by thoughtless drivers

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 11:27

“Nightmare” government Fix Your Bike scheme leaves bike shops waiting for payment

50,000 vouchers worth £50 each were snapped up when scheme launched last month

Mon, Aug 17, 2020 13:41

broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Latest figures reveal 98 cyclists were killed on Britain’s roads in 2019

Little change from preceding years although reports suggest we are seeing a rise in fatalities in 2020

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 11:13

Fix Your Bike voucher scheme opens to public tonight – here’s how to get one

Applications set to open for first 50,000 Fix Your Bike vouchers worth £50 each – link to map of 1,239 participating bike shops – Halfords and Evans taking part

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 21:30

Transport minister: Women can’t cycle to work in skirts or dresses

Women cyclists on Twitter: “Yes we can!”

Wed, Jul 15, 2020 18:40

London traffic jam (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Garry Knight on Flickr)

Emissions cuts from electric cars will be negated by new road-building

‘We can’t afford to indulge this Toad of Toad Hall model of mindless road-building’

Fri, Jul 10, 2020 14:43