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Female cyclist in London with backpack – copyright Simon MacMichael

Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton breaks down the stats and offers his take on the controversial recent bill amendment tabled by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:22

Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

Government continues “angry rhetoric” against low traffic neighbourhoods despite its own report showing more people support LTNs than oppose them

Rishi Sunak’s Government was previously accused of attempting to bury the report which shows that LTNs have proven to be popular and largely effective

Sun, Mar 17, 2024 12:27

Cyclist in London on road bike with panniers – copyright Simon MacMichael

Changes to the Highway Code mean very little if they are not known or followed by motorists

When it comes to the Highway Code where cyclists are concerned, has anything changed? According to specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton, the evidence - both statistical and anecdotal - suggests much more needs to be done, even if intentions were good

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 13:36

Cotham Hill LTN in Bristol (picture Adwitiya Pal)

Government falsely claimed it blocked low-traffic schemes, documents suggest

Papers obtained by a campaign group taking legal action over cuts to active travel budget show Active Travel England deemed council applications to be insufficiently ambitious to receive funding, and transport secretary Mark Harper had no role in decision

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 11:20

Grant Shapps’ stupid cycling comments are ill-judged, dangerous and fuelling more hatred towards cyclists

Although cycling number plates and mandatory insurance make so little sense they will probably never happen, it feels like the damage has already been done

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 13:55

For Net Zero, cost of living and the NHS: leaders must double down on Government active travel promises

Sustrans chief executive Xavier Brice urges next Prime Minister to commit to funding walking and cycling

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 13:42

Richmond Park crash (via Twitter Royal Parks Police)

Petition to amend road traffic legislation to refer to ‘collisions’ and not ‘accidents’

Campaigners have called on the Government to change the default language in the Road Traffic Act and other legislation to refer to collisions, not accidents

Mon, Mar 14, 2022 10:36

Government rejects calls for cyclists to be required to use a bell

The Department for Transport stressed, while using a bell is recommended, there are other ways for cyclists to make their presence known

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 15:57

Cyclists’ safety at risk as government considers using Brexit “freedoms” to ditch EU car safety measures

The regulations under threat include Direct Vision Standard – a requirement for buses and lorries to be built with better visibility for drivers looking for cyclists and pedestrians

Mon, Feb 07, 2022 14:50

Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome call for government support for young riders in wake of Brexit

Twelve riders signed an open letter asking the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden for more support for talented young athletes.

Fri, Jun 25, 2021 15:38