Hounslow scoops award for cycling success
The London Borough of Hounslow has received the 2019 London Road Safety Award for its success in raising the profile of adult cycle training in the borough, and significantly increasing the number of people participating in adult cycle training.
London’s riders facing increased risks: MAG
In carrying out analysis into the ‘safety in numbers’ concept, the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) says it has uncovered some ‘uncomfortable truths’ about the safety of motorcyclists in London.
Event gives children the confidence to cycle
More than 1,000 pupils and teachers from 42 schools in Hackney took to the borough’s streets on 27 June as part of an annual event to encourage more children to cycle.
Idling drivers set for stronger fines
The Government has set its sights on toughening up rules on vehicle idling, with heavier fines for drivers who leave their engine running while parked.
‘Hacking’ the challenge of youth engagement in road safety
A group of young people will come together in London later this summer to discuss the barriers they face when it comes to engaging with road safety.
Autonomous vehicle trials ‘represent significant milestone’
Trials of autonomous vehicles, taking place in London, will help shape future testing by using the ‘most complex routes ever recorded’ – according to TRL.
Work set to start on ‘major’ new cycleway
The construction of a new cycleway in south-east London will get underway in July, with 4km of two-way segregated track among the key safety features.
Event to showcase latest in rider safety
Safety and security are the focus of a two-wheels event taking place in the City of London next week.
TfL continues to tackle dangerous junctions
Londoners are being invited to have their say on new safety measures at five of the Capital’s ‘most dangerous’ junctions.
Ealing to host summer celebration of cycling
Two festivals are taking place in Ealing next month as part of the borough’s ‘Summer of Cycling’.