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Chicken bike in Kolkata (CC licensed by Biswarup Ganguly)

Calcutta bike ban ‘was not based on any evidence that it would improve traffic flow’

Ban has now been lifted by government but police continue to hand out fines to cyclists

Sun, Jan 05, 2014 08:23
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Norman Baker on Blackfriars Bridge courtesy Carlton Reid.jpg

Norman Baker calls for ‘ministerial bicycle’ over chauffeur driven car – but is refused

Could use my own bike, says new Home Office minister - but it’s a matter of principle

Sun, Dec 22, 2013 09:33
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Houses of Parliament (CC licensed by Rajan Manickavasagam:Flickr)

Transport Select Committee hearing: There’s not a war on London’s roads, but it’s a battlefield

Follow up hearing discusses recent cyclist deaths in capital, but commentator says MPs 'ill-informed and out of touch'

Tue, Dec 03, 2013 08:57
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Japan considers Cabinet level Bicycle Promotion Ministry ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Bicycle Ministry would standardise road rules for cyclists, improve infrastructure and promote two-wheeled transport

Sat, Nov 09, 2013 18:00
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Sheffield City Hall (©Warofdreams from Wiki Commons)

Plans to scrap Sheffield bus lanes shelved after protests from cyclists

Cyclists said getting rid of bus lanes would force them between two lanes of heavy traffic

Sun, Oct 20, 2013 15:30
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Sydney (copyright Chris Greenberg:Wikimedia Commons).jpg

Australia’s new PM breaks off bike ride to help injured rider

Keen cyclist steps into breach as doctor friends missing from cycle club outing

Sun, Oct 06, 2013 06:30
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Get Britain Cycling report cover

Government responds to Get Britain Cycling report – no targets, no minimum spend, no cycling champion

Official statement ignores some issues, puts responsibility for others onto local authorities

Wed, Aug 28, 2013 11:29
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Family touring on the Reivers Route near Newcastleton (copyright Carlton Reid).png

NICE urges councils to do more to promote cycling for public health

Govt's National Institute for Clinical Excellence Identifies "road dangers and the perception of road dangers" as barriers to riding

Sat, Jan 26, 2013 15:49
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20mph zone picture IAM.jpg

New Transport Secretary: Speeding kills, and road safety is my priority

Plans to increase M-way speed limits will be subject to safety considerations

Mon, Sep 17, 2012 10:26
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children cycling.jpg

Britain’s kids tell PM to make their journeys to school safer

Sustrans initiative comes hot on the heels of the case of the Schonrock kids

Sat, Jul 10, 2010 16:04
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