trams

“Volunteer” cyclists to be invited for trial allowing bikes on Manchester trams, as councillors express “serious concerns” about safety

“Safety is the top of everyone’s concern on this… We have to do this safely if we are ever going to do it at all”

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Cycling campaign says tram tracks “the biggest cause of accidents and injuries” to cyclists in Sheffield

A new crowdsourced map shows 806 separate accidents along Sheffield's tram lines since 2015

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“Off yer bike!” – Birmingham cyclists told to dismount due to tramlines, or take diversion to avoid them

City council says Broad Street tram route and wider pavements means section is “impractical” for people on bikes

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Tram-related cyclist falls in Edinburgh went up last year

30 incidents recorded even though city council insists it is making safety improvements

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Campaigners call for segregated cycle lanes on proposed Edinburgh tramway extension

New figures reveal that almost 250 cyclists have been injured through falls due to tracks since system came into operation in 2009

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Campaigners slam Dublin tram operator for “irresponsible cyclists” video

Speculation that campaign showing poor riding is timed to deflect from criticism of Luas over cycle safety

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Crown investigating Edinburgh tramline cyclist death

Her death came on exactly the third anniversary of the opening of the tram lines

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Changes to Nottingham tram route after crashes involving cyclists

Woman who fell crossing tracks says tram bosses are making the best of a bad situation

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Manchester tram boss warns cyclists not to hitch rides

Man in Droylsden channels Marty McFly by grabbing hold

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MP says it is “a matter of time” before a cyclist is killed on stretch of Nottingham tramway

Calls for rubber inserts to be put into the tracks

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