In 1989, I hosted a CBC radio series, It’s a Matter of Survival, featuring interviews with almost 150 scientists and environmental experts from around the world. Their warning was consistent and stark: Human beings were causing unprecedented changes to Earth’s systems, the detrimental effects were already taking shape, and people would need to reinvent how […]
Jonathon Harker4 September, 2019 The German bicycle industry is in rude health according to the latest stats from association Zweirad-Industrie-Verband (ZIV), released to coincide with Friedrichshafen-set Eurobike. Contrasting with the UK import data for H1 2019, which was at its lowest point for over a decade, Germany’s bicycle imports rose 6.1%, with e-bikes making up
I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that I like in a street or a place and I have come to the realisation that the thing I am always trying to grasp for is somewhere that is peaceful. It’s actually quite a tricky thing to completely define because peaceful doesn’t mean somewhere devoid of
After looking at QW14 on the last London Cycle Safari, we went for a quick ride up to Midland Road by King’s Cross station. Now I did take a pretty good look at the works to build cycle tracks along Midland Road back in June, but this was a weekday evening visit whereas last time
Swytch Technology, a London-based tech startup, has unveiled its new ‘hand-held’ e-bike conversion kit, the Swytch Kit, at Eurobike 2019. “The Swytch Kit can transform any bicycle into a state-of-the-art electric bike with up to 40 miles electric range,” said a statement. “It is easy to fit, and instantly removable, allowing customers to keep their
Following last year’s ‘Healthy School Streets’ event, is this year’s ‘Safe Routes to School’ seminar, hosted by Caroline Russell, Green Party London Assembly Member. We’ll be hearing on how we can create streets and spaces that enable safe active travel for children and young people, with presentations from Prof. Peter Kraftl and Dr Sophie Hadfield-Hill
5 September, 2019 One day after the Chancellor’s Spending Review/Round – which was criticised for failing to mention cycling – the Department for Transport has seemingly made up for that omission with news of £20 million for cycling routes in England. That cash will go to 20 new and improved cycling routes on the National
5 September, 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has received praise for dedicating funds to improve UK air quality, but has also been widely criticised by cycle advocates for failing to mention any allocated budget for cycling. As part of a wide ranging Spending Round announcement, setting out departmental spending plans for 2020-2021, the
Jonathon Harker6 September, 2019 The move, mooted earlier this summer, will bring the limit in the Congestion Charge Zone down, on around 8.9 km of road. New 20 mph signage and road markings, as well as raised pedestrian crossings in seven locations are proposed. Speed cameras will be recalibrated and work will be undertaken largely
Facebook) LED RIDES TO NATIONAL CYCLE PROTEST – DETAILS ! TOMORROW SATURDAY : NORTH, SOUTH, EAST AND WEST !! If you would like to cycle to Saturday’s SKC / XR national cycle protest, with other cyclists, there are led rides from all 4 corners of London! … Spent the evening making the coffin placards for
