Government urged to strengthen basic motorcyclist training
A coalition of organisations is calling on the Government to make changes to compulsory basic training (CBT) for motorcycles to strengthen safety standards and reduce danger on roads.
Lambeth bolsters on-street cycle storage
Lambeth Council has rolled out the borough’s first adapted bike hangars, in a bid to make it easier for residents of all abilities to safely store their bikes.
Pedways: pedestrian paradise or ponderous paths?
Alderman Alison Gowman, chair of the London Road Safety Council, recently explored the City of London’s ‘pedways’ – as part of an episode of the Streets Ahead podcast.
Sir Chris Whitty the guest as LRSC stages 106th AGM
Active travel is one of the most powerful ways to improve people’s health – but it must be safe for people of all ages.
New research project aims to assess the effectiveness of ‘caffeine-naps’ for sleepy drivers
A new project will assess whether a ‘caffeine-nap’ can counteract sleepiness among drivers who suffer with obstructive sleep apnoea.
Event celebrates and promotes diversity in cycling
A series of guides, which share key learnings about how to encourage diversity in cycling, are being launched at a free-to-attend online event on 12 July.
Free resource helps local authorities improve cyclist and pedestrian safety in urban areas
Local authorities can now access a specialist resource to help understand the risks to, and improve the safety of, vulnerable road users in towns and cities.
“Too many bikes are being parked dangerously on pavements”
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is moving dumped e-bikes to help keep pavements clear for all residents, but particularly for older and disabled people.
London’s trial of rental e-scooters celebrates second anniversary
Data published by TfL shows fewer than 0.01% of trips taken as part of the Capital’s rental e-scooter trial have resulted in serious injury.
TfL moves forwards with plans to improve safety at Battersea Bridge
TfL is moving forward the next phase of plans to reduce road danger for people walking and cycling on and near Battersea Bridge.