TfL sets out vision to make cycling ‘more diverse than ever’
Transport for London has launched a new plan to increase levels of cycling, while ensuring that those riding become more representative of the capital’s diverse communities.
IAM & Cycling UK bemoan ‘pothole postcode lottery’ for Britain’s cyclists
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is among the best local authorities in the country when it comes to dealing with potholes, according to analysis carried out by Cycling UK.
Report lays out best practice for delivery of online training
Online driver training can be effective, but only if carefully designed to avoid boredom and distraction, a new report has found.
School Streets in Westminster make “huge difference”
Westminster City Council has taken the decision to make School Streets permanent following a “successful” 18-month trial.
Enhanced junction designs “make it clear to drivers that they need to give way”
A recently completed research project has identified two side road crossing designs that encourage drivers to give way to people crossing and waiting to cross – as required by the Highway Code since January 2022.
‘Urgent action’ needed to protect London’s vulnerable road users
New figures show people walking, cycling and motorcycling made up 80% of those killed or seriously injured on London’s roads in 2022.
20mph more effective when accompanied by traffic calming
New research confirms that 20mph limits backed by physical measures have substantially greater speed and casualty reduction benefits than those without.
Bus lanes ‘have a proven track record of speeding up journeys’
Ambulances, police and fire vehicles across the Capital now have access to bus lanes on London’s main arterial roads while on duty, even when not dealing with an emergency.
Infographics to promote young rider safety available FOC
The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is making a series of seasonal infographics, designed to improve the safety of young motorcycle riders, available to the Capital’s road safety teams to download and use free-of-charge.
Wandsworth welcomes two new School Streets
Children and their parents are enjoying safer and healthier journeys at two schools in Wandsworth after they joined the borough’s network of School Streets.