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Government admits it is falling way short of cycling target and is running out of time to turn things around

“Substantial further investment” is required according to Cycling Minister

Fri, Feb 07, 2020 17:37
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Bikeability training (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Every child in England to be offered cycle training – but where will they ride?

Campaigners say streets need to be made safer for cycling to back up the investment

Fri, Feb 07, 2020 11:04
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Queenbury Tunnel – Deconstruction site

Queensbury Tunnel row: Bradford Council urges Transport Secretary to intervene

Highways England accused of breaching planning permission by starting to fill in tunnel

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 21:41
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Latest UK road casualty stats reveal cycling is safer per mile than walking

But with cyclists still disproportionately at risk, Cycling UK says more needs to be done

Thu, Sep 26, 2019 19:55
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London cyclists at Hyde Park Corner (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk).jpg

Government statistics show no growth in cycling trips in England – though London bucks the trend

Total distance travelled annually by bike has risen 50 per cent since 2002 - but number of journeys remains flat

Wed, Jul 31, 2019 14:48
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Zebra crossing – Licensed CC By 22.o on Flickr by Tiomax1980

DfT blocks Chris Boardman’s plans for thousands of continental-style zebra crossings on Manchester side streets

News comes as 15 new Bee Network schemes announced plus bike hire across Greater Manchester in 2020

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 14:40
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London traffic jam (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Garry Knight on Flickr)

Self-driving cars? No, walking and cycling “must remain the best options for short urban journeys” says DfT

Self driving cars could increase congestion and reduce the numbers of people walking and cycling says Depart for Transport report

Fri, Mar 29, 2019 09:42
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Burnham and Boardman accuse government of treating cycling as ‘an afterthought’

Greater Manchester Mayor and Cycling Commissioner call for sustained funding

Fri, Mar 08, 2019 11:47
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London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael).PNG

Cheaper insurance for drivers who get cycle training, crackdown on parking in cycle lanes, and a new walking and cycling “champion”

Government announces raft of plans in response to its cycle safety review

Thu, Nov 22, 2018 11:03
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London cyclist in traffic (picture copyright Simon MacMichael).PNG

62% say cycling on roads is “too dangerous” – Cycling UK calls on Government to take immediate action

National cycling charity says more needs to be done to improve infrastructure and road traffic laws

Sat, Sep 01, 2018 10:49
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