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Cement lorry in London © Simon MacMichael.jpg

DfT and Boris Johnson announce measures to improve safety of London cyclists around HGVs

Proposals unveiled on same day cyclist lost her life to lorry in South London

Wed, Sep 04, 2013 15:13
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Road journeys down in 2013 says DfT traffic figures

Poverty, recession and bad weather cited as reasons for fewer journeys

Sun, May 12, 2013 09:40
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LCC Safer Lorry 1

London Cycling Campaign designs Safer Urban Lorry (+ video)

Group urges construction industry to adopt similar designs to reduce risk of death and injury among cyclists and pedestrians

Wed, Mar 20, 2013 11:58
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Cement lorry in London © Simon MacMichael.jpg

London construction firms lack awareness of danger lorries pose to cyclists, says TRL report

Industry also criticised for not applying same emphasis to health & safety on the road as they do on-site

Fri, Feb 01, 2013 14:35
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Articulated lorry.jpg

Seven in ten lorries break speed limit on single carriageway roads – so DfT plans to let them go faster

Sustrans condemns proposals saying they conflict with minister's words on improving safety of cyclists and pedestrians

Fri, Nov 09, 2012 12:25
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British Cycling Logo

Ed Miliband praises British Cycling for efforts on cycle safety during Manchester visit

Labour leader's visit to National Cycling Centre comes after British Cycling attends launch of road safety initiative in London

Sat, Nov 03, 2012 12:52
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Huw Gwilliams InTandem winning design

Competition winner for new HGV cyclist warning sign announced

InTandem competition to find a new design to warn cyclists of dangers of undertaking

Sat, Jun 30, 2012 13:18
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Cement lorry in London © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls for blind spot sensors to be made compulsory on HGVs and buses

Professional body makes appeal in its Intelligent Transport Intelligent Society report, published today

Thu, Apr 19, 2012 09:43
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In Tandem logo

Competition launched for logo to warn cyclists of HGV danger

People behind How's My Driving? initiative invite designs - £1,000 on offer for the winner

Wed, Mar 28, 2012 14:28
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Metaltek Scott jersey

Major Midlands haulage firm partners with Metaltek Scott team to reinforce road safety message

Knights of Old says partnership aims to raise cycle awareness among staff, wider industry and community

Wed, Feb 08, 2012 10:43
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