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”

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 14:48
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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

Fri, Jul 28, 2023 17:00
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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

Wed, Aug 18, 2021 14:52
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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

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 17:07
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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

Wed, Feb 28, 2018 18:10
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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

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 16:43
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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

Sat, Jun 17, 2017 10:57
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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

Fri, Jul 08, 2016 09:57
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Manchester tram boss warns cyclists not to hitch rides

Man in Droylsden channels Marty McFly by grabbing hold

Fri, Jun 17, 2016 14:00
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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

Fri, Feb 12, 2016 12:38
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