Campaigners call for redesign of transport system to help prevent bounce-back in air pollution Aaron Walawalkar2h ago Published on Sat 9 May 2020 12.53 BST The government is expected to unveil a £250m investment in UK cycle lanes to encourage commuters to ride to work instead of using public transport, as part of the effort […]

The Local Actions to Support Walking and Cycling During Social Distancing Dataset tracks immediate community actions that show adaptation to changing demands on public space in response to COVID-19. It is also used as a reference for communities looking for examples from other cities on ways to create safe spaces for social distancing. The dataset

Rebecca Morley 8th May 2020 Manchester-based bike manufacturer Insync has welcomed Boris Johnson’s prediction that cycling will experience a ‘golden age’ once lockdown ends. However, Cycling UK has said this will only be achievable through “significant investment” and a “change in transport investment priorities”. “Replying to a question in the House of Commons, the prime

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson heralds “a new Golden Age for cycling,” road.cc has learnt that the Tory leader of Lancashire County Council has described emails sent to him calling for safe cycling and walking space during the COVID-19 pandemic as “childish antics” – and replied to each himself with a blank email of his

This week’s Good Cycling Facility is the temporary closure to motor traffic of Old Ford Road in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, supplied courtesy of Hackney Cyclist. The intention is to provide space for social distancing in response to Coronavirus, creating more roadspace for people walking and cycling to exercise, and to travel, without

Boris Johnson makes claim at Prime Ministers Questions – funding expected for pop-up bike lanes across England, as Sadiq Khan unveils plans for safe space for cycling in London Prime Minister Boris Johnson has heralded a “new Golden Age of cycling” as the government prepares to relax some lockdown restrictions, with further details of its

Jonathon Harker6 May, 2020 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and TfL have revealed plans to fast track the transformation of London’s roads with a range of measures that could increase cycling 10-fold and walking five-fold post Covid-19 lockdown, so said the Mayor’s office. Unveiled today, Streetspace will give space to new cycle lanes and wider

7 May 2020 The Mayor Sadiq Khan, and his Walking & Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman, have announced a major new “Streetspace Plan” to implement emergency measures during and as lockdown eases. The plan aims to ensure motor traffic levels do not return to where they were before the crisis, or higher, while also enabling millions

As lockdown eases, travelling by bike will be a safe, healthy and potentially addictive option Peter WalkerFri 8 May 2020 08.00 BST There are many reasons you might want to think about cycling for commuting or other transport when the coronavirus lockdown starts to ease, particularly if you live in a city. With physical distancing

Martin GodwinThu 7 May 2020 07.00 BST The WHO recommends cycling to achieve the minimum daily requirement for exercise while physical distancing. Pedalling photographer Martin Godwin looks at cycling during the lockdown Cycling is enjoying a widespread rise in popularity in the UK. Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, says he wants to drastically increase space for