Articles for Cycle Lanes

Cycle quest in Indian cities going off-track
2 months ago

Cycle quest in Indian cities going off-track

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, several Indian cities launched ambitious plans to promote cycling, rolling out dedicated lanes with much fanfare. A cohesive approach with continuous lanes, safety improvements, and strict enforcement is essential for a successful cycling system in cities,” says Amit Bhatt, managing director at the International Council on Clean Transportation. Besides, cities need to build a ‘cycling service’ rather …

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This is how Bengaluru’s longest cycle lane disappeared slowly
1 year, 4 months ago

This is how Bengaluru’s longest cycle lane disappeared slowly

The Hindu  

Following the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bengaluru underwent a notable alteration in its mobility landscape. Bengaluru’s bicycle mayor Sathya Sankaran, and other dedicated cyclists who were instrumental in making the authorities establish the lane, along with individuals who cycle to work, expressed frustration with the authorities for eliminating the lane citing metro work. Unfortunately, with the commencement of …

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When will Britain end the PLAGUE of e-scooters?
1 year, 9 months ago

When will Britain end the PLAGUE of e-scooters?

Daily Mail  

On a thoroughly average Thursday in June last year, husband and wife of 52 years Garry and Linda Davis decided to take a trip to the shops. The Department for Transport states it is illegal to use privately owned e-scooters on pavements, footpaths, cycle tracks and cycle lanes Linda — a dedicated grandmother and loving wife — was killed when …

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Karnataka government drafts bill to ensure facilities for pedestrians, cyclists
3 years ago

Karnataka government drafts bill to ensure facilities for pedestrians, cyclists

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has prepared a draft to propose a bill that ensures facilities for pedestrians and cyclists across cities, but past projects raise concerns about the implementation of the project, Bengaluru residents said on Thursday. The draft has been proposed as the current legal framework does not have specific provisions to determine and protect the rights of pedestrians and …

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Mayor of Enfield caught cycling with other councillors
3 years, 10 months ago

Mayor of Enfield caught cycling with other councillors

Daily Mail  

The Mayor of Enfield has been caught cycling with two other councillors while proudly wearing his chain of office - despite lockdown rules banning exercise with multiple people outside of his household. Cllr Ozaydin was filmed with a large group of cyclists as they took a break outside a coffee shop on Sunday Cycle lanes implemented during coronavirus lockdown as …

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Berlin's Cycle Lanes to be Removed after German Court Says Govt Can't Use Covid-19 to Push Agenda
4 years, 4 months ago

Berlin's Cycle Lanes to be Removed after German Court Says Govt Can't Use Covid-19 to Push Agenda

News 18  

Berlin administrative court ruled on Monday that the cycle lanes on the streets of Germany must be removed. The court ruling comes after Germany’s far-right political party Alternative for Germany or Alternative für Deutschland filed an urgent motion where they argued that the cycle lanes are not conforming to the traffic rules of Germany, reported The Local. Siding with the …

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London council FINES drivers £130 for using roads without a permit
4 years, 4 months ago

London council FINES drivers £130 for using roads without a permit

Daily Mail  

A council in an affluent London area has been accused of 'greed' after expanding a scheme fining drivers £130 for entering a neighbourhood without a permit. The scheme, which has killed off 'rat runs' but caused heavier traffic on other roads because drivers cannot travel through, is one of many crippling measures introduced in post-lockdown Britain that have hit motorists …

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How cities are clamping down on cars
4 years, 8 months ago

How cities are clamping down on cars

BBC  

How cities are clamping down on cars Getty Images Lockdown is ushering in the demise of the fossil-fuel-powered car Cities around the world are seeing dwindling numbers of fossil-fuel powered cars on their streets during lockdown, and many are planning to keep it that way. “Cities that seize this moment to reallocate space on their streets to make it easier …

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