cycling

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

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.