Newsletter February 2025

• UKgov has been urged to introduce presumed liability for civil cases relating to certain road collisions which would see motorists presumed liable when involved in incidents involving cyclists, pedestrians or horse riders. Sign the petition here.

• The government also wants ideas for a ‘vision-led’ Integrated National Transport Strategy for England (the first time in 27 years) to be published this year. Email your MP by 20th February, urging them to press Transport Sec. Heidi Alexander to reduce private car-dependency, or amend LTF’s letter template here.

• Finsbury Park Junction was described as the 5th most dangerous Junction in London for Cyclists in 2023 and still no work has been done to make it safer.

Kentish Town Pedals
• 1st Mar 2025 : 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Join us for a friendly bike ride to explore the local area, keep active, build cycling confidence and have fun. Click here for more information about the ride

Dartmouth Park Daffodil Family Bike Ride
• 1st Mar 2025 : 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Meet at Navigator Square, Archway for a fun and family-friendly, community bike ride. The event calls for greater safety measures for walking, wheeling, and cycling in the area. Register and find out more here.

CCC Monthly Meeting
• 17th Feb 2025 : 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monthly meetings take place on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. usually online. Agenda items to include: recent infrastructure decisions (Torriano Avenue, Camden High Street, Kilburn High Road, Crowndale Road and Chalk Farm Road) and upcoming bike rides. More meeting details here

Kentish Town Bike Workshop
• 10th Mar 2025 : 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Experienced mechanics will help you to check and make minor repairs to your bike. More KTBW details

• “Would presumed liability make roads safer for cyclists?” What does the UK have in common with Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and Romania? None have a system of presumed liability to protect non car-users like cyclists and pedestrians.