Irish campaigners were well represented at the annual conference of Cyclenation UK and CTC held in London at the weekend. The event was hosted by London Cycling Campaign in Lambeth Town Hall. The Irish contingent was made up of Dr. Mike McKillen (Chair of Cyclist.ie), Damien Ó Tuama (National Cycling Coordinator, Cyclist.ie/An Taisce), Michael McKenna (Cyclist.ie & Skerries Cycling Initiative), Alita Rivera (Dublin Cycling Campaign) and David O’Brien. … Continue reading Collaborations with Colleagues in the UK: CycleNation, CTC and The London Cycling Campaign
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UK Cycling Delivery Plan The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport could usefully reflect on this report when undertaking its review of the NCPF under way at present; the following is taken directly from the document: In forming a partnership with government, we would expect local authorities to: Set a clear and specific vision for their area which outlines how cycling and walking will be increased … Continue reading UK Cycling Delivery Plan
The CEO of Microsoft UK, Michel Van Der Bel, gave his support today to the Mayor of London’s ambitious plans to build two new Cycle Superhighways. He joins an extraordinary coalition of businesses urging Boris Johnson to build the routes. Microsoft joins over 120 employers who have sent letters of support for the Cycle Superhighways – including RBS, Unilever, Orange, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, the Financial Times, … Continue reading Extraordinary coalition of businesses support bold Cycle Superhighway plans
New research on walking and cycling supports NICE recommendations that active travel can help boost mental wellbeing. Researchers, publishing in the journal Preventive Medicine, found that people who walked or cycled to work benefitted from improved mental wellbeing in comparison with those who travelled by car. Read article From The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve … Continue reading Commuting by walking or cycling ‘can boost mental wellbeing’
The cyclist-turned advocate is addressing the Labour and Conservative conferences on why the UK needs more bikes Chris Boardman is best known for riding and making bikes. But this morning he was instead talking about bikes, and in an unusual setting: the Labour party conference in Manchester. Read article
The Northern Ireland Assembly witnessed an unprecedented rise of the bicycle onto the political agenda in 2013-14. Even the expected boost from the Giro d’Italia couldn’t mask an emergence of everyday cycling issues being promoted by more politicians than ever before. But could anyone unseat the DUP’s Peter Weir as the 2-time reigning, defending Cycling MLA of the Year? Read more
A major safety scheme to protect cyclists and pedestrians from lorries in the city launches today. All contractors working for Cambridge University are being asked to make safety improvements to their vehicles and to provide additional staff training. The initiative will run on a voluntary basis for one year and will become compulsory in new contracts from the second, with penalties set to be levied … Continue reading Cambridge University launches lorry safety scheme to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Transport for London plans to cut the number of lorries during peak hours and to test equipment on buses to help drivers spot cyclists and pedestrians. TfL is aiming to cut by 40% the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads by 2020. Last year 132 people, included 65 pedestrians and 14 cyclists, were killed on London roads. Read article