cycling

Times newspaper launches campaign and manifesto calling for cities to be made fit for cyclists

February 2, 2012 - The Times has launched a public campaign, Cities for for Cycling, and an 8-point manifesto calling for cities to be made fit for cyclists. On the urban roads of Britain today cyclists need to be fit for cities, says the paper. Cycling should be both safe and pleasurable. Ministers, mayors and local authorities must build cities that are fit for cycling. ... more >

Active commuters enjoy demonstrable health benefits, says new study

November 11, 2011 - It’s a common misconception that a cyclist with a five or ten-mile commute must arrive at the office more tired than her car-driving colleague; according to a study of more than 21,000 adults: workers who travel by car or public transport suffer higher levels of stress and tiredness than those who cycle or walk. more >

An impossible dream? Changed attitudes, not just designs, are essential if better-shared streets are to become a reality

Changed attitudes, not just designs, are essential if better-shared streets are to become a reality, says John Dales

Reserach calls for segregated cycle routes on all busy roads in urban areas and ‘strict liability' laws to support cycling

The sheer difficulty of significantly boosting walking and cycling levels in Britain has been highlighted by new research suggesting that many people think the modes are unsafe, impractical and even abnormal ways of getting about. The researchers say there will only be a significant increase in walking and cycling if short trips by car in urban areas become 'more difficult and, most crucial, are made to feel abnormal and exceptional'. They want more 20mph speed limits and 'resident-only access by car in some areas'. Furthermore, they suggest changing the legal liability for accidents...

Filling in the last mile: complementary mobility options that support whole public transport journeys

Car sharing, car clubs, and shared taxis can reach where public transport can't, and help commuters and travellers to complete the last mile of the journey home. Creating good conditions for walking and cycling also helps to fill the 'last mile' gap

Is segregation for cyclists and buses back on the agenda?

June 22, 2011 - As shared space gains momentum across Europe, several dissenting voices are being heard. more >

Shapps offers local councils freedom to revoke byelaws in order to make areas safer for cycling

June 2, 2011 - Local Government Minister Grant Shapps plans to give councils the freedom to make their areas more bike-friendly and offer safe routes for cyclists. Shapps has confirmed that he will give the green light for councils to revoke any byelaws they no longer want or need without any Whitehall interference - helping to move their plans to support cyclists up a gear. more >

Transport planning encouraged to 'go local': ‘nudging’ people into walking and cycling

February 11, 2011 - The 2011 Transport White Paper, Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon, Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen, has set out the Government's vision for a sustainable local transport system that supports the economy and reduces carbon emissions. ... more >

Modelling guidance: modelling for all road users

The latest version of Transport for London’s modelling guidance talks explicitly for the first time about including pedestrian and cyclist considerations when designing signalised road junctions.

London bike hire scheme celebrates 1 million journeys in 10 weeks and turns operating profit

October 15, 2010 - The 95,000 members of the Barclays cycle hire scheme in London have notched up an incredible one million journeys in the ten weeks since its launch. Dubbed ‘Boris Bikes’ by its fans, the scheme stretches from Notting Hill Gate to Wapping, and from Regents Park to Borough Market. more >
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