Hayley Everett8 November, 2019 By Duncan Moore Recent years have seen a massive increase in the numbers of city workers commuting by bicycle, no doubt helped by cycling infrastructure projects such as the cycle superhighways in London. This upsurge has not gone unnoticed by commercial landlords and property developers who are now looking to attract… [Read More]
On the rails: four Australian cycleways built on abandoned train tracks The Guardian
From Victoria’s high country to the south coast of Western Australia, these cycling holidays have gentle hills and few cars to contend with Lee Atkinson Mon 4 Nov 2019 00.39 GMT Cycling is a great way to keep fit and active, with less wear and tear on the joints than jogging but all the benefits… [Read More]
E-bikes surge in popularity in Australian cities but experts warn of risks – The Guardian
Loopholes for non-street legal e-bikes and a lack of safe cycleways threaten to take the shine off an otherwise booming industry Else Kennedy Tue 5 Nov 2019 21.00 GMT Jimmy Couling, from Melbourne store Velo Cycles, rides an e-bike with Stef De Stefano on the back. Photograph: Annette Ruzicka/The Guardian Maurice Wells was convinced the… [Read More]
Driver jailed for at least 17 years for murder of cyclist in NSW, Australia hit and run crash | The Guardian
Jonwa Rowe pleaded guilty to murdering Stephen O’Grady in Leeton in March 2018 Australian Associated Press Last modified on Mon 11 Nov 2019 04.44 GMT A driver has been jailed for at least 17 years and six months for the murder of a cyclist in a hit-and-run crash in the New South Wales Riverina area…. [Read More]
What’s Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic Worse | WIRED
WIRED Staff I grew up in Los Angeles, the city by the freeway by the sea. And if there’s one thing I’ve known ever since I could sit up in my car seat, it’s that you should expect to run into traffic at any point of the day. Yes, commute hours are the worst, but… [Read More]
I applaud Bristol for banning diesel vehicles. But why not ban all private cars? | Leo Murray | Opinion | The Guardian
Leo MurrayMon 4 Nov 2019 10.37 GMT West Country asthmatics breathed a deep sigh of relief last week, as Bristol city council unveiled long-awaited plans for a clean air zone in the city. The proposals would see a total daytime ban (from 7am to 3pm) on diesel vehicles entering a small central zone – a… [Read More]
Climate change: Sea level rise to affect ‘three times more people’ – BBC News
By Jonathan Amos BBC Science Correspondent 30 October 2019 Millions more people will be at risk of coastal flooding from climate-driven sea-level rise later this century. That’s the conclusion of new research conducted by Climate Central, a US-based non-profit news organisation. It finds that 190 million people will be living in areas that are projected… [Read More]
Cargo bike sales forecast for 2 million new units by 2030, says expert group – Cycle Industry News
Mark Sutton28 October, 2019 A meeting of experts and interested parties recently discussed the possibility of growing cargo bike sales by a further two million units by 2030. Co-organised by Cycling Industries Europe and attended by the likes of Uber, UPS and with European Commission speakers, the October 15th gathering drew on insight from around… [Read More]
Silvertown Tunnel campaigners gear up for last stand | The Guardian
Opponents fear east London scheme will increase traffic and pollution and heighten risk of flooding Jessica MurraySat 2 Nov 2019 08.00 GMT Campaigners and politicians are making a last-ditch attempt to halt the Silvertown Tunnel project over fears of increased traffic and air pollution, as the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, prepares to sign a contract… [Read More]
Cycling Infrastructure in London, London | Institution of Civil Engineers
Watch this event 19 April 2018 In this lecture, Brian Deegan and Richard Pearson will examine the successes and failures of the £100 million London Cycle Network project and discuss the standard of the highway engineering schemes delivered. By highlighting areas where changes could have been made to improve the delivery of the project, it… [Read More]