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Preston North Road, North Shields

“Older NIMBYs prioritised over young people again”: Council scraps bike lane scheme that would allow kids to cycle to school, after meeting “hijacked by Tories” preventing safety improvements

“Kids cycle on pavements because that’s the only option they have at the moment”, said an urban development professor, while another mum claimed her son was “frustrated” with the news

Wed, Nov 06, 2024 16:51
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North Tyneside seafront cycle lane

“They wouldn’t walk onto a road, but a cycle track?” Cyclist badly injured trying to avoid pedestrian calls for greater protection on newly installed bike lane previously slammed as “hare-brained” by opponents

The local council, however, says the seafront infrastructure was “designed with safety as our top priority”, while other cyclists described the lane’s distinction between cycle and pedestrian zones as “gold standard”

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 10:52
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“You will never catch me driving again – I’m getting a bike,” drug driver tells court

The motorist, who has never passed a driving test, was banned for 12 months after being caught behind the wheel while over the limit for cannabis

Sat, Sep 03, 2022 10:05
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Kids riding to school (CC licenced by EdinburghCycleChic)

Tyneside residents up in arms over ‘excessive’ cycle path that will mean less parking for residents’ visitors and tradesmen

Sustrans say path is safe route to school for local pupils - but action group wants it scrapped

Sat, Sep 13, 2014 07:01
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