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London Cycling Campaign

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Met Police under pressure to trial close pass initiative in London

Campaigners and fellow police officers say there is no reason why the award-winning Give Space, be Safe initiative, started by West Midlands Police, shouldn't work across the country

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 17:08

Val Shawcross (photograph by Laura Laker)

Campaigners call for early ban on dangerous HGVs

Concerned at recent cyclist deaths involving lorries, some are calling for a ban on the most dangerous HGVs to be brought forward from 2020 to 2017

Mon, Nov 07, 2016 14:15

Westminster City Council “ignoring cycle safety concerns”

In a recent consultation on a major cycle link Westminster Council separated out cycling responses and discounted them, while ignoring 'critical' safety failures raised

Mon, Oct 24, 2016 10:46

LTDA claims “gross misrepresentation” on cycling opposition

However, the taxi drivers' association, which has protested every major cycle route proposed in London, won't clarify what its "better balance for all road users" means

Thu, Oct 20, 2016 14:31

One week to save key London cycle route, warn campaigners

Doubling of the Tavistock Place cycle track has seen a 65% increase in cyclists at peak times, with a 21% decrease in Nitrogen Dioxide

Mon, Oct 17, 2016 11:02

Taxi drivers association dubbed “duplicitous” on anti-bike stance

Licensed Taxi Drivers Association members protested a cycle superhighway route on Saturday after its General Secretary claimed he didn't oppose cycle routes. The LTDA has protested every major cycle route proposed in London

Mon, Oct 10, 2016 16:07

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Cyclists fined for not dismounting at Tower Bridge

Carriageway of iconic structure closed for repairs - though cyclists can push their bikes along the walkway

Thu, Oct 06, 2016 17:36

Mercedes Econic at the launch of London’s star rating for HGVs

Family of cyclist killed in HGV crash: tackle dangerous roads

The family of Esther Hartsilver, who was killed when a lorry driver turned left in Southwark, say too little is being done to improve London's roads

Mon, Oct 03, 2016 13:50

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NHS trust accused of spending £10,000 blocking cycle route

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust is campaigning to stop a cycle superhighway, without seeking evidence to back up its safety concerns

Thu, Sep 22, 2016 16:07

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Five per cent increase in London cycling in a year

Latest report from Transport for London shows more than 15,000 cyclists using two new Cycle Superhighways in peak hours

Thu, Sep 22, 2016 13:53