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New garden towns ‘unsuitable’ for cycling and walking

Plans for new garden towns and villages will leave residents car dependent, new research by Transport for New Homes suggests.

22 Jun

Councils can use cameras to enforce new cycle lanes

The Government has changed enforcement rules to allow the use of cameras to fine drivers who flout new road restrictions aimed at encouraging cycling.

8 Jun

Commuters urged to cycle to relieve pressure on public transport

Cities across England are adopting road layouts to provide more space for cycling and walking as coronavirus restrictions begin to be lifted.

11 May

E-bikes included in Cycle to Work scheme

Cycle to Work guidance has been updated to include e-bikes in an effort to help more commuters to make greener journeys.

10 Jun

Cycles: Be Bike Smart

During its annual road safety week, charity Brake is urging fleets to be Bike Smart. Ben Rooth reports

two-wheelers 3 Dec

Road Safety Week: Vulnerable road-users at greater risk

Bikers and cyclists are 63 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured on British roads, per mile travelled, than car drivers, new research from Brake suggests.

19 Nov

Death by dangerous cycling law consultation launched

The DfT has launched a consultation on whether a new law equivalent to causing death by dangerous driving should be introduced for cyclists.

13 Aug

One-fifth of drivers and cyclists fear for their own safety on UK roads

One fifth (20%) of cyclists and drivers experience fear for their own safety while using UK roads, a social study carried out by Cycleplan has found.

7 Jun

Segregated cycle routes should be a priority for road investment, Brake survey finds

The UK’s single-carriageway A roads are not fit for cyclists and building segregated cycle routes should be the Government’s priority for roads investment.

12 Mar

Government publishes plans to improve cycle safety

The Government has outlined plans to help people to walk and cycle more, as it hopes to persuade drivers to leave their cars at home for shorter journeys.

9 Mar

Volvo Lifepaint reflective spray for cyclists now available online

Volvo Car UK has reintroduced LifePaint, the hugely popular reflective spray designed to increase the visibility and safety of cyclists.

20 Dec

Addison Lee targets cycle safety through partnership with London Cycling Campaign

Addison Lee has become the first private hire vehicle company in the UK to partner with cycling charity London Cycling Campaign.

9 Nov

Public sector: Keeping cyclists safe

With the number of cyclists on UK roads increasing, public sector fleets are turning to driver training and technology to reduce accidents involving their vehicles and vulnerable road users.

Driver management 3 Aug

Government awards £21m funding for green transport programmes

Councils across the country have won nearly £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport.

25 May