Infrastructure

Residents concerned “half the parking spaces will disappear” in new cycle lane plans, despite 69% saying they would use the route

A consultation found 77% of respondents supported the plans, but some locals say they “don’t think the plans are popular with people in the neighbourhood”

“Grossly irresponsible” road markings directing cyclists into “head-on confrontation with cars”, claims former Lib Dem MP – as “nowhere to nowhere” cycle lane blamed for loss of parking spaces

Sir Bob Russell claimed he has never seen “such ludicrous road markings before”, while claiming that the bike lane was responsible for costing the council revenue

Expecting driverless taxis to respect bike lanes “too high a bar” – because customers want to be dropped off in them, autonomous vehicle firm Waymo tells cyclists

The Google-owned company, which officially launched its self-driving fleet in London earlier this month, has reportedly told cycling campaigners that it is “normal practice” for their taxis to veer into and block cycle lanes

“Why was it put in in the first place?” £1m active travel path branded “pointless” as steps and fences render it inaccessible to cyclists and wheelchair users

“It’s great that progress was made but then it stalled and it’s got to a situation where it may as well not have started,” a Cycling UK spokesperson said, as the council insists a ramp will be installed… by spring 2027

Plans for £15m regional cycling hub approved despite residents’ concerns

Council leaders say the hub will be a “community asset” but locals fear high costs, loss of green space and increased traffic

Younger adults are car-dependent, but more likely to switch to active travel, new study finds

Research in China shows younger adults rely more on cars, but are more likely to switch to walking and cycling if infrastructure improves

Protective wands installed on “abused” cycle lane notorious for parked cars after “strong support” from locals – but some claim they’ll make the road “more dangerous”

“The addition of wands on the westbound carriageway of Christchurch Road should improve safety and reduce unnecessary illegal parking,” one resident said

£500,000 cycle lane criticised as “dangerous” as delivery lorries and buses stop in the lane

Residents believe the new lane is “less safe for cyclists”, with reports of cyclists being forced onto pavements when the cycle lane is blocked

“Resistant” landowners blocking 117 miles of traffic-free cycle routes as rural greenway plans held up for decades, new report finds

Campaigners say the lack of funding and political will to deliver traffic-free paths leaves communities “effectively stranded on transport islands, which it is only possible to enter or leave by car”

Major city cycling levels continue to rise post-pandemic, new study shows

The report praised the cities' political leadership but warned of continuing income and racial inequalities in choosing where to build new infrastructure

‘Most expensive bike hangars in the UK an injustice’, argues cycling campaigner disgusted by charge almost double the standard rate

Cardiff City Council's annual storage cost is twice as expensive as most London boroughs

Council told to fix “weirdest and worst cycling infrastructure in Britain” to address “appalling” number of people driving to work

Cross-party support for more cycle lanes in Herefordshire, after council's transport chief suggests "16,000 people who live in Hereford, drive to work in Hereford", figures he called "appalling"

“There’s not enough money for everything”: Bike lane plans “better late than never”, says politician – but taxi firm slams “pressure on the roads” for drivers

The proposals, which could see the creation of a protected cycle track on one of Belfast’s busiest commuter corridors, have been criticised by Fonacab, who questioned whether spending is “justified” in a “very old city with limited road space”

Cycle lane plans branded dangerous due to “cars reversing into road” from driveways – but council simply tells drivers to be “on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians”

“I have had several residents contact me about it saying that they think it’s awful and you don’t normally get that,” one councillor said

Crash barrier to be introduced on dual carriageway after years of drivers illegally parking on cycle path

Campaigners hope the barrier will be complete this summer to make the shared use path safer once again

“Confidence is key to getting more people cycling”: Build more safe bike lanes to reduce congestion and public transport pressure, hire bike chief urges

"If we get it right, micromobility can reduce pressure on public transport, cut congestion and give millions more people a flexible, affordable way to move around"

Political row erupts over Edinburgh cycling levels amid claims of cover up and cycle lanes “just not working”, but council insists active travel picture remains positive

Council accused of cherry-picking positive data from recent cycling report, which rival politicians branded "a glossy booklet saying how wonderful it all is, but it isn’t wonderful at all"

Cycling-friendly London borough finally set to introduce dockless hire bikes – but Labour accused of “desperate ploy” to win back Green voters

Waltham Forest, which introduced its pioneering ‘Mini Holland’ active travel scheme over a decade ago, has not boasted hire bikes since 2017, when a deal with Irish firm Urbo was abandoned after just 10 months

Driver crashes into new bike racks just a week after installation

Councillor says the racks’ placement “makes no sense for any road users”, as a “car space at a pinch point” was removed

Over 130 car parking spaces to become e-bike bays in attempt tackle bikes being abandoned on pavements

A south London council has signed a two-year, multi-million-pound deal with London’s three biggest e-bike firms to reduce the problem

Council backs town centre cycle hub… only to reject its own proposal over fears of “conflict” between drivers and cyclists

Idea for cycling hub followed 86 per cent of King's Lynn residents stating that cycle storage could be improved, and facility would have also featured e-bike charging, lockers and a repair station

“A line in the sand”: Cycling club joins campaign to keep controversial LTN closed to drivers, warning ‘reopening’ will lead to scrapping of other active travel schemes

The suggestion active travel funds could be used to reopen a ‘cycling only’ road closed to motorists since the pandemic was last week branded a "disgrace" by campaigners

“Backyard of dreams” mountain bike track built without planning permission deemed illegal, as councillors claim site has “scarred countryside”

Planning officers say the track, which was built by mountain bikers Sam Hodgson and Vero Sandler, hosting a popular freeride event for the past two years, creates an “alien topography which is at stark contrast to the existing landscape”

“Bold” bike lanes and ultra-low emission zones help London slash air pollution by over 20% since 2010, new report finds – as capital aims to double cycle network and deliver “greener, safer streets”

London is among 19 cities around the world to have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution over the last 15 years, analysis by Breathe Cities has revealed

Free 20-minute parking “pitstop” proposed to solve “lethal” problem of drivers “constantly” blocking cycle lane

Gloucester city council's willingness to address the issue is progress compared to the historic infrastructure planning in the county, but no timetable has been proposed

“The legislation doesn’t cope”: Calls for e-bike hire law changes as Lime bike-related injury claims surge in London

A leading cycling injury lawyer tells ebiketips "it's inevitable" that some Lime bikes will be defective but doesn't "know if it's more sinister"

“Sacrificing safety for drivers’ benefit”: Plan to reopen ‘cycling only’ road to motorists using active travel funds branded a “disgrace” – as council dismisses protected bike lanes as “impractical, costly, and unviable”

A public consultation on the scheme was paused and then restarted this week after councillors called for clarification on the plans, which could see motorists allowed to drive on the road’s painted cycle lanes

Manchester Evening News accused of stoking anti-cycling sentiment after “incorrectly” claiming new bike lane set to be “ripped up again”

Local cycling campaigners have criticised the MEN’s reporting on the latest instalment of Oldham Road’s “insane saga”, pointing out that the cycle lane will remain in place – and is simply being painted green

Anti-terrorism barriers set to prevent cyclists from using pedestrianised Oxford Street, under latest TfL plans

Campaigners had welcomed the pedestrianisation proposal but want to see better cycling route alternatives

‘Cycling only’ road closed to drivers since the pandemic faces pressure to reopen, but council hopeful “safe, accessible and attractive cycling routes” still possible

Council insists any change will look to deliver on "supporting safe, accessible and attractive walking and cycling routes"