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Newcastle LTN

Petition with “factual errors” to scrap low-traffic neighbourhood launched by a “keen cyclist” after just two months of trial

Almost 2,000 people in Newcastle are calling for the consultation to be “axed immediately”, days after the Government withdrew support for LTNs

Thu, May 25, 2023 17:11
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Hi-Viz cyclist © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Newcastle residents tell police cyclists not wearing hi-viz make them feel unsafe

People living in Jesmond also highlight riders without lights and pavement cyclists as police set to tackle 'dangerous' cyclists

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 17:52
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Councillors could approve 20mph plans in long-fought Newcastle safety battle

Osborne Road safety plans could finally go through after back-and-forth

Sat, Oct 03, 2015 17:00
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Councillor fears cycling lobby interference in vote to make shopping street more cycle friendly

Many votes in Newcastle City Council ballot multiples or from outside area... but no indication how they swung ballot

Sun, Nov 09, 2014 07:47
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River Tyne (Rob Bishop-Wikimedia Commons

Cycle campaigners in Newcastle call for safer streets to help get families cycling

Council officials shown how traffic puts people off using bikes to get around

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 09:15
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