By Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst People in the UK need to shift from cars to public transport to address the challenge of climate change, the government says. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Public transport and active travel will be the natural first choice for our daily activities. “We will use our cars less and […]
Royal Parks says decision has been taken to protect public safety and “to keep this vital green space open for everyone” Cycling will be banned in Richmond Park from tomorrow due to the numbers of cyclists who have been riding through. A spokesperson said other Royal Parks remained open for cyclists as there was “no
Jonathon Harker24 March, 2020 Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has launched a COVID-19 taskforce to support members, with a series of webcasts that kick off on 26 March. With the news that (in the UK) bike shops can remain open while most of the rest of the country is on lockdown to prevent the spread of
Air quality in big cities is likely to improve even more in coming weeks, say scientists Damian Carrington Fri 27 Mar 2020 16.30 GMT The nationwide shutdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak has led to big drops in air pollution across the UK’s major cities, new data analysis shows. Levels of toxic pollutants were likely
While pollution and road safety are concerns, the benefits of riding a bike generally outweigh the risks Gary FullerThu 26 Mar 2020 21.30 GMT New York has reported a surge in cycling as people try to avoid public transport during the coronavirus epidemic. In New York City, Mexico City, and Bogotá city authorities are planning
Royal Parks welcomes cycling but urges responsible riding and social distancing Cyclists using Richmond Park have been urged by a group that represents them to ride alone or risk being banned altogether after rules on social distancing were widely ignored by many visitors this weekend, resulting in motor vehicles being banned from three Royal Parks
Legalisation of e-scooters part of government’s wider plan for ‘transport revolution’ Alex HernLast modified on Mon 16 Mar 2020 12.28 GMT Electric scooters will be allowed on public roads for the first time under a Department for Transport proposal which will consult on the rules required to allow the new technology to operate safely, the
I detest footway parking. It’s antisocial, anti-people, damages the very fabric of the footway and helps to perpetuate the dominance of cars in our streets and places. It’s back in the news again (for England at least) with an announcement by the Government that there will be a 12-week consultation on footway parking in the
14 hours ago All London road charging schemes will be temporarily suspended to help critical workers move around the capital during the coronavirus crisis. Transport for London (TfL) said the Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone and Low Emission Zone would stop operating from Monday until further notice. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan asked for
Italy and Spain have also banned recreational cycling France has effectively banned recreational cycling as part of its coronavirus lockdown. The sports ministry made the announcement after widespread criticism of the large numbers of people taking to the streets for exercise after a lockdown was imposed on Tuesday. Authorities have urged people to only leave
