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Wandsworth Bridge Road planters and parklets

Narrowing roads with planters and parklets could make cyclists vulnerable to side swipe collisions, finds council’s safety report, but council claims “risks are relatively small” as new environment aims to “prioritise people rather than cars”

“The new environment will contribute to creating a sense of uncertainty and caution which will reduce speed further and help in improving safety for all users,” the Labour council said

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 17:54
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Thames Path at Hammersmith (copyright Simon MacMichael)

E-bikes and e-scooters to be banned from part of Thames Path

Hammersmith and Fulham Council says the PSPO will be in effect soon, with exemptions for disabled people using mobility aids and parents transporting children

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 14:29
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King Street Cycle Lanes via Google Street View

Jeremy Vine slams ‘garbage’ Telegraph article that claimed cycling injuries have surged since bike lane installed

Newspaper criticises West London cycleway despite minimal casualty data being available

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 13:56
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Thames Path at Hammersmith (copyright Simon MacMichael)

E-bikes and e-scooters – as well as pedal cycles being ridden recklessly – could be banned from part of Thames Path in London

Riders could face fine of £100 under Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s proposed Public Spaces Protection Order

Mon, Jan 02, 2023 15:40
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Hammersmith Bridge on evening of full closure

More checks needed before Hammersmith Bridge can reopen for cyclists and pedestrians

Engineers say extent of damage to structure's pedestals still isn't fully clear

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 12:18
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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
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Hammersmith Gyratory artists’ impression

Hammersmith & Fulham greenlights two major West London cycle routes

News comes as TfL confirms work will start on Kew Bridge junction with Cycleway 9 next week

Thu, Dec 05, 2019 15:51
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Hammersmith Bridge (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Temporary cycling and walking bridge planned while Hammersmith Bridge repaired

Council said to have rejected makeshift crossing for motor vehicles while main Victorian structure repaired

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 14:07
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Hammersmith Gyratory_001 graphic

Hammersmith gyratory transformation is on the cards

One of London's most notoriously hostile junctions for cyclists will see a protected cycle lane under plans released for consultation

Sun, Feb 07, 2016 12:23
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Hammersmith Bridge.jpg

Hammersmith and Fulham cycling strategy launched

Plans to develop a ‘cycle hamburger’ at Holland Park roundabout

Sat, Oct 17, 2015 14:21
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