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Protected bike lanes on school routes must be urgent government priority, says Sustrans

The active travel charity has called for “long-term safety barriers” to be removed, after a recent survey found that just 14 percent of parents feel very confident teaching their children to cycle on the road

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Cycling levels dropped in England because “short-sighted councils pulled out protected lanes”

“More people are turning to cycling for shorter journeys to help make ends meet, but they need the safety that dedicated cycle lanes bring,” says Cycling UK

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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Sustrans: Next Prime Minister must commit to long-term active travel funding

Sustainable transport charity warns that without adequate cash, roads will continue to be source of “frustration and pollution”

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Lias Line (picture credit Mark Radford Photography)

For Net Zero, cost of living and the NHS: leaders must double down on Government active travel promises

Sustrans chief executive Xavier Brice urges next Prime Minister to commit to funding walking and cycling

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Sustrans’ Traffic-Free Cycle Rides by Richard Peace

An inspiring resource for planning quiet rides around the UK, and it supports a good cause

£15.99
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Mangotsfield Old Railway Station on Bristol and Bath Railway Path – via Matt Buck on Flickr Creative Commons

Sustrans blames thefts and vandalism for slowing progress on Bristol and Bath Railway Path works

"We are working with the police on this matter": Diversion signs and metal fencing restricting access have been pulled down in the past week, reopening sections of closed path to the public

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Longleat lion (Image credit: Tass Whitby)

No bikes allowed: Longleat confirms restricted access for cyclists after security unhappy with rider near stately home

UPDATE: Longleat says all non-National Cycle Network areas of the estate are off limits to cyclists "for the safety and enjoyment of staff and guests"

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path Clay Bottom Wiggle proposed design (via Sustrans).PNG

Sustrans unveils major changes to section of Bristol & Bath Railway Path

Improved visibility and separation of cyclists and pedestrians planned for section of route in east Bristol

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National Cycle Route 7 (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Shirokazan)

Safety concerns see National Cycle Network slashed by a quarter

3,000 miles reclassified as better suited to experienced riders, while 750 miles on busy roads disappear altogether from network map

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Dorney Lake (CC licensed by Doc Searls via Flickr)

Eton College blocks off National Cycle Network route and deploys security staff

Sustrans working with college to find a diversion

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