To cut greenhouse gas emissions we need to increase cyclist numbers and that means getting more women on their bikes So much of the world around us is designed for men; from the mundane (public toilets and smartphones) to the potentially deadly (stab vests and crash test dummies). My own research, recently launched at the C40 Women4Climate conference, revealed similar trends in how we design … Continue reading How to get more women cycling in cities
Category: UK Posts
£500m is being spent to fund cycling networks in Greater Manchester A thousand miles of safe cycling and walking routes are to be created in Greater Manchester after an Olympic gold medallist persuaded town hall bosses to spend as much on cyclists and pedestrians as Amsterdam and other cycling nirvanas. Read article
This document outlines the economic benefits of encouraging more walking & cycling in cities Produced by (and also available from) TFL (London)
Bad day for London’s cyclists … A legal challenge by Westminster city council to block a major cycle route in London has succeeded on a procedural point, in a move that could send Transport for London back to the drawing board and set safety improvements to one of London’s most dangerous junctions back by months. The council’s successful judicial review of Cycle Superhighway 11 (CS11), … Continue reading Westminster council’s actions show it puts cars first, not people
For cyclists, ignoring the rules of the road can be a matter of survival When the sun finally began to shine in the UK this month, I could not wait to drag out my bike to cycle to work. As soon as I got on the road though, I was struck by a familiar thought: London cyclists are abominable. They sneak through red lights. They … Continue reading Why I refuse to follow the law while cycling
The government halved its spending on cycling infrastructure for Dublin last year despite a rise in the number of cyclists. There was just over €9 million allocated for cycling projects in the Greater Dublin area last year, which includes parts of Co Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. This compares with €17.5 million in 2016, €17.7 million in 2015 and €15.69 million in 2015. Read article
Cycling to work cuts the risk of developing heart disease and cancer by almost half, research suggests. Walking to work is also good for you, although it does not offer the same benefits as taking a bike, experts from the University of Glasgow found. The new study on 264,337 people – 52% of whom were women – found cycling to work is linked to a 45% lower … Continue reading Cycling to work linked with large health benefits
Disputes about the installation of cycle lanes on main roads through a north London suburb continue to rage. Read article