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“Watered down” cycling and walking scheme “putting bus times before cyclists’ lives”, claim road safety campaigners

Changes to a Liveable Neighbourhood design appear to have scrapped a previous plan to install a protected cycle lane on a busy road, and have been described as “radically scaled back” and “simply dangerous” by local cyclists

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 14:33

Devonshire Tunnel, Bath, closed due to flooding

“If this was a road it would have been fixed months ago”: Cycling tunnel closed (again) due to flooding – as Sustrans says fixing drainage issue “could take some time”

The Devonshire Tunnel, part of Bath’s Two Tunnels circuit, was closed in early January after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a nearby drain, but reopened again in late March with cyclists advised to “take care”

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:26

A-frame barriers (before and after) in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taff

“Benefit of removing barriers far outweighs anti-social motorbike behaviour”: Cyclist calls for removal of barriers from cycle paths for greater accessibility

“They're not preventing the motorbike use where it is prevailing, but what they are doing is preventing people who have adapted bikes, mobility aids, prams and other legitimate uses from accessing what is rightfully a community path”

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 11:25

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“Cars are last in the list,” says council officer defending plan to build five new cycle lanes amid concerns from motorists about road quality

The council is working with Sustrans on the project, with plans for five new bike lanes to be announced soon — council officer Gordon Leitch telling concerned drivers "the new hierarchy is pedestrians first, cyclists, buses and everything else"

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 14:42

Cycle parking – Cyclehoop big bike © Simon MacMichael.jpeg

Young will be left behind unless their transport needs are met, says new report from Sustrans and UWE

16-24s rely less on cars and use range of travel options, including cycling – but miss out on work, study and social opportunities

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 12:00

Children cycling in pop-up lane (YouTube)

“Currently, it is not safe for some children to cycle to school”: Sustrans’ Head of Behaviour Change on “fostering a culture of active travel” in schools

On Cycle to School Week, Sustrans' Head of Behaviour Change Chris Bennett says children and families are being "deterred from their right to cycle"

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 11:56

ULEZ signs – Licensed CC BY 2.0 by Matt Brown on Flickr

“Upholding ULEZ good news for all cyclists”: Cycling groups welcome High Court ruling ULEZ expansion as lawful

Other climate groups and clean air coalitions have also said that this is good news for Londoners who have to "breathe toxic fumes from too many vehicles"

Fri, Jul 28, 2023 13:07

The Parliamentary Bike Ride – putting active travel above party politics

Annual event is about much more than just a pedal round the park as it brings politicians and experts together

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 17:03

Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Sustrans says cycling schemes and 21 jobs are at risk due to potential £500,000 cut to Scottish government active travel funding

“Scotland is leading the way amongst the UK nations in funding and delivery of active travel. We cannot afford to lose this momentum”

Sat, May 20, 2023 18:06

Cotham Hill LTN in Bristol (picture Adwitiya Pal)

LTNs and 15-minute cities accused of being led by cycling lobbies, official review called a “whitewash”

Petitions signed by thousands have asked for a national referendum on 15-minute cities, also raising questions over the legitimacy of LTN reviews led by Sustrans and Prof Rachel Aldred

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 12:08