New law to introduce 'dangerous cycling' offence16/05/2024 The Government plans to introduce a new law to ensure that cyclists 'who kill or seriously injure because of dangerous cycling, or who kill through careless cycling, face the same penalties as drivers and motorcyclists'. |
Newcastle moves cycle barriers that blocked disabled access03/04/2024 Newcastle City Council has agreed to move a set of barriers after a disabled cyclist raised concerns that the design constituted indirect discrimination as it blocked his access to a cycle path. |
New risk tool targets cycling safety17/03/2023 Mobility software provider PTV Group is working with expert partners internationally on a new project to analyse the safety of cycling infrastructure. |
Is the cost of living crisis boosting cycling?04/08/2022 Cycling levels in England rose by 47% on weekdays and 27% on weekends in the five months to the end of July compared with last year, and cycling groups have argued the cost of living crisis is driving the change. |
Cornwall approves plans for £7m cycle hub06/09/2021 Cornwall Council has granted planning permission for the £7m Cornwall Cycle Hub, with opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to take part. |
Councils told to give cycling schemes time or face losing cash30/07/2021 Local authorities must leave experimental active travel measures in place for long enough to be properly assessed, or they will lose out on future cash, the Government has warned. |
Highways England forks out for cycle network's missing link13/01/2021 Highways England is promising to resolve a ‘missing link’ on one of the National Cycle Network’s key routes by extending the A36 cycleway in Salisbury. |
Tories relying on Labour councils to boost cycling08/12/2020 Labour-controlled unitary authorities in England are more likely to implement Conservative government policy supporting cycling, new research has found. |
Labour calls for national cycling safety campaign03/09/2020 Labour's shadow transport secretary, Jim McMahon, has called for 'a comprehensive new national cycling safety campaign targeted at both cyclists and motorists'. |
New cycling strategy unveiled: Your guide to a game-changer28/07/2020 The prime minister and the Department for Transport (DfT) have unveiled an extensive active travel strategy, with wide ranging reforms to revolutionise cycling infrastructure and prioritisation. |
Updated DfT cycle design guidance 'must be followed'05/06/2020 The government plans to publish new cycle infrastructure design guidance this summer, which must be followed 'for all cycling schemes supported by Government funding'. |
TfL plans new £50m Cycleway in East London09/05/2019 Transport for London (TfL) has set out plans for a new Cycleway which it says would transform roads between Hackney and the Isle of Dogs. |
WSP to update cycling infrastructure guidance03/05/2018 The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed WSP to revise and update its cycling infrastructure design guidance. |
Major pedestrian and cyclist safety work starts at Westminster Bridge30/03/2017 Work which Transport for London says will transform Westminster Bridge and the surrounding area into a safer, more pleasant place for pedestrian and cyclists is underway. |
Coroner calls for "urgent review" of London's cycle superhighways14/03/2017 A coroner has called on Transport for London to urgently review its cycle superhighways to identify areas of reduced grip, stating "there is a risk of future deaths" unless action is taken. |
£64m fund to encourage more cycling and walking26/01/2017 The government is investing £64 million in an effort to encourage more people to cycle and walk to work. |
Cycling plan for Scotland unveiled17/01/2017 Transport Scotland has refreshed its Cycling Action Plan with an aim of having 10% of everyday journeys made by bike by 2020. |
Cycle and footpath to be built alongside A58503/01/2017 A shared cycle and footpath is being built alongside the A585 in Lancashire at a cost of £1.5 million. |
£770m to be spent on cycling in London06/12/2016 A total of £770 million will be spent on cycling improvements in London over the next five years. |
Cycling taskforce set up in Scotland02/11/2016 Scottish Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has announced plans for a cycling taskforce. |
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