cycling infrastructure

In the past few days alone, proposed cycling schemes in Galway and Cork have been blocked by councilors who once voted for them. In a word A proposed 3 kilometer cycle lane in Salthill, Galway was blocked earlier this week when county!-->…

This article originally appeared on Urban Wire, the blog of the Urban Institute, and is republished with permission. Every year, hundreds of cyclists die in traffic accidents in the United States. Their experience is the product of…

If you are a cyclist living in London or planning to tour the city and see it by bike, be aware that cycling in the city may soon be more dangerous as planned improvements to the city's cycling infrastructure may have to be…

There is a lack of consultation regarding new cycling infrastructure in Dublin City, local councilors say. Speaking at a meeting of Dublin City…

County Kildare has received €13.67 million in funding for walking and cycling infrastructure projects, it has been confirmed. The total list of allocations will include: €4m for Royal Canal Cycling (FCC Border…

Freelance TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has warmly welcomed the allocation of more than €6.8m to counties under the Active Travel scheme. Deputy Nolan was speaking after Transport Minister Eamon Ryan…

OVER €24 million in funding has been announced to help provide improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure at locations in Limerick City and across the county. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed details of the funding that…

A call has been made to improve the cycling infrastructure on Ravenhill Road to improve transport for the growing community in the area. Green Party Councilor Brian Smyth has written to the Infrastructure Minister asking for the South!-->…

A group of LOCAL residents have launched a campaign for better cycling infrastructure in North Belfast. The North Belfast Cycle Campaign brings together a range of everyday cyclists, including families who go to school and…

RESIDENTS of North Belfast have come together to launch a campaign to promote and support better cycling infrastructure.The North Belfast Cycle Campaign was formed after!-->!-->!-->…

To keep pace with the increase in the number of cyclists, e-bikes and e-scooters, and to meet Australia's net zero goals, lead urban designer Andrew Brodie - of town planning and design firm Hatch RobertsDay - urges governments to…

LETTER: Cycling infrastructure saves taxpayers money Stan Bartlett compares the $ 4.09 million the City of Victoria plans to spend on road!-->…

LETTER: Cycling infrastructure saves taxpayers money Stan Bartlett compares the $ 4.09 million the City of Victoria plans to spend on road…

LETTER: Cycling infrastructure saves taxpayers money Stan Bartlett compares the $ 4.09 million the City of Victoria plans to spend on road…

LETTER: Cycling infrastructure saves taxpayers money Stan Bartlett compares the $ 4.09 million the City of Victoria plans to spend on road…

LETTER: Cycling infrastructure saves taxpayers money Stan Bartlett compares the $ 4.09 million the City of Victoria plans to spend on road…

If there's one good thing that has come out of the past couple of years, it's that Toronto's usually busy streets were much more open than usual, which has led many residents to embrace cycling as a way of getting around.…

A group of local residents came together to promote and support better cycling infrastructure in North Belfast. The North Belfast Cycle Campaign was formed after Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced that a cycle path would!-->…

Toronto's cycling infrastructure gets a failing grade in a new report from a coalition of cycling advocates. The newsletter-style report, released Nov. 18, is the result of a survey of 215 kilometers of cycle paths across the city,…

Published: 2:45 PM November 8, 2021 Over the past fortnight, a lot of news has swirled around the COP26 climate change conference, as governments squabble over decarbonisation targets. This is, of course, mostly based on high-level!-->!-->!-->…

Maybe you haven't noticed - or maybe you're the type who swears behind the windshield with images of tiny flashing red lights burning in your brain - but there are more cyclists on the road. than just a few years ago. And around northeast…

There are many reasons why one can cycle in cities, not just limited to the environmental impact, financial savings, and physical and mental health benefits. I cycle 38 km daily and like to do it all year round. Despite the use of lights,…

While Victoria continues to build a cycle network of connected routes designed for all ages and abilities, cycling infrastructure outside the core remains a mix of unconnected and unprotected lanes, according to a cycling…

There is a growing community of cyclists in Mississauga, but the city's lack of infrastructure is a major obstacle for those who want to ditch their cars for better commuting options. While many residents of…

State and local governments across Australia spent more than $ 4 million on cycling-related infrastructure and programs in 2020, according to the first national report on the cycling economy in Australia. The Ernst &…

For centuries, charter administrators have chosen the mayor of Bath. Now, for the first time, the city has a “bicycle mayor”, appointed by an Amsterdam-based social enterprise “driven!-->…

Projects to introduce a pilot project with the aim of improving the cycling infrastructure in Newry, Morne and Down (NMD)!--canvas-post-feat-img-->…

Plans to introduce a pilot project to improve cycling infrastructure in Newry, Morne and Down (NMD) have been approved. The proposals, which will see 19 bicycle shelters and parking stations installed across the neighborhood, were!-->…

The first in a series of plans to double the number of bike trips and significantly increase walking in County Durham will be discussed. Durham County Council Cabinet is being asked to formally adopt local cycling and walking!-->…

New Westminster is on the path to creating a cycling network for all ages and abilities. Council approved a Council motion. Patrick Johnstone to commit to rapidly achieving a safe, comfortable and connected active transportation…

Braga is gradually introducing an ephemeral cycling infrastructure The goal is to encourage cycling, kill motorized speed and increase road safety The city of Braga has announced that it is implementing the pop-up model of shared roads…

Following the success of the Tactical Urban Planning Pilot Project in 2019, the City is permanently installing bike lanes, new bike racks and public art on Living Arts Drive in downtown Mississauga. Protected…

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The draft strategy contains a comprehensive guide to what a good cycling offering should look like and states that program designers should try them out on a bike themselves. Cycling infrastructure must be…

Victoria is launching the world's largest trial of smart bike technology developed in Northern Ireland which she hopes will lead to safer and better cycling infrastructure. David Young During the 12-month Light Insights Trial (LIT),…

Colchester has the opportunity to create a world-class cycling infrastructure, supported by Colchester cycling campaign. it's super well explained here with photos of existing blackheads and plans to secure…

A new Connecting Leeds film shows how Leeds residents are using the city's new cycling infrastructure linking North Leeds with East Leeds.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0emSwpQI14The East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) scheme…

West Belfast has less than 1% of all cycling infrastructure in the city, it emerged, prompting a city councilor to denounce disparities in supply in the capital of Northern…

Sir, - Between 2010 and 2020, 101 people were killed on Irish roads while using their bicycles. A major factor in these deaths is the extreme…

Cycle Chilliwack is preparing to host a festive cycling week, May 31 - June 6, to mark Go By Bike BC week. Cycle Chilliwack Co-Chairs Janice Balakshin, Jennifer Douglas and David Swankey encourage cyclists of all ages and skill…

Prague to invest € 14 million in cycling infrastructure Czech capital to build 21 kilometers of cycle paths Warmer days are coming and people can't wait to get out again. As the cycling season approaches, the…

Funding of more than € 6 million for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in County Galway has been announced by local Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton. The major…

A new study tap into the data of more than 100 cities in the EU concluded that the provision of cycling infrastructure in the age of Covid has already demonstrated a high return on investment, increasing cycling rates from 11 to 48% on…

Primary and secondary schools in Galway are calling for improved cycling infrastructure in and around educational institutions in the city. In a letter to members of Galway City Council, principals of 28 schools say existing routes may be…

Not all cycle paths are created equal. Photo by Carlos Felipe Pardo / Flickr When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, concerns about the transmission of the virus on public transport led many people to choose other mobility options,…

The HUB Cycling Bike Awards have returned for its eighth year to virtually celebrate the organizations and individuals who improve cycling in Metro Vancouver. The city of Burnaby won first place in the Infrastructure Challenge 20…

The TWO major parties have promised to increase funding for cycling infrastructure if they are elected in March.The McGowan government on Jan. 22 pledged to increase investment in cycling infrastructure by $ 16.7 million if re-elected,…

Updated at 3:45 p.m., adds instant messaging statement Cyclists criticized the Roads Agency for using cycle infrastructure to justify occupying land to extend the Mrieħel bypass with a flyover. The NGO Rota said that although…

European funding strengthens cycling infrastructure in Izola Slovenian fishing town to benefit from new cycle routes thanks to EU cohesion policy The cycling infrastructure in Izola, a town of 11,000 inhabitants in southwestern Slovenia…

"It's about fairness, trying to get other people to ride:" John Scott of Green Lanes WELLINGTON CENTER - A recommendation to use the grants to improve Center Wellington's active transportation infrastructure is welcomed by a…

Maybe it's a dead end at an intersection, a winding stretch of road full of distracted drivers at rush hour, or a painted bike path that turns into a busy turning lane. Either way, it sounds sketchy, deters you from cycling, and…

The pandemic has helped build new cycling infrastructure across Europe, but hasn't helped where cyclist deaths are highest.…

CYCLING infrastructure is to be bolstered by a new £ 8million fund with the aim of making Scotland a leading European cycling nation. Comprised of £ 4million in capital investment each from…

The central government is drafting guidelines to develop cycling infrastructure in the country, including interventions such as separate lanes, shared streets and intersections. The guidelines will be shared with cities as part of the…

Galway Bay Press Room fm: The new cycling infrastructure installed on Dyke Road today has drawn widespread criticism from cyclists, motorists and local public representatives. As part of the Galway City Council Mobility Team's Covid-19…

This means less access to mobility for the 27 million people living in and around the capital, since only 11.5% of households in Metro Manila own a carsaid Jedd Ugay, transport economist and spokesperson for Move as One, a 134-member…

Cycling activists in Cork have expressed frustration and dismay at the slow delivery of new cycling infrastructure in the city.The Cork Cycling Campaign has spoken after confirmation of delays in the delivery and installation of bicycle…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched a £ 2bn scheme to encourage walking and cycling as Britain's lockdown eases. The DfT wants the bicycle to be the "natural first choice" for short-distance journeys The…

For decades, cyclists have called for safer road infrastructure in cities. All they got, for the most part, was a splash of white paint, which isn't a hindrance for the determined motorist to park or…

Brompton Bicycle CEO Will Butler-Adams called on the UK government to invest money in cycling infrastructure in UK cities to turn them into environmentally friendly, sustainable 'world-class cycling centers' and safe.Speaking in an…

The European Cyclists Federation (ECF) has launchedan online dashboard which tracks progress in countries and cities across Europe in building safe spaces for cycling during the coronavirus pandemic - with Paris, Barcelona and Brussels…

Photo: Secretaria de Movilidad de Bogotá The coronavirus (COVID-19) and containment measures have created immense challenges for urban transport. But they are also an opportunity for cities to rethink the future of…

In response to the need to provide cycling infrastructure to absorb the loss of public transport capacity, works were advanced on the "ambitious" plans of West Yorkshire. The £ 6.9million development has now started with…

Cycling industry leaders have called on the UK government to improve cycling infrastructure to help citizens meet social distancing guidelines and allow more people to cycle to work after the lockdown ends.Will Butler-Adams, CEO of…

Paris has made great strides forward in transforming its infrastructure for people - cyclists and pedestrians - rather than cars amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Ile-de-France region has announced that it will support…

There have been calls for the government to temporarily put in place cycling and walking infrastructure during the coronavirus lockdown and beyond. In an open letter, key figures in cycling and the NHS called on the government…

A new government pledge to provide cycling infrastructure for all of England would give the country's 51 areas the status of towns of less than five miles of lane each if they are divided equally (and that is before they are not…

“Cork was really ahead of the game in terms of cycling infrastructure,” says Dr Dean Venables, president of the Cork Cycling Campaign, recalling the introduction of…

Allowing more people to cycle is the easiest way to reduce overcrowding on public transport and encourage more sustainable modes of travel, a commuter lobby group said.…

Bike food delivery company Deliveroo has revealed the most popular routes for cyclists making deliveries across Sydney and Melbourne, as cyclists demand more dedicated cycle lanes and better cycling infrastructure in built-up…

When it comes to active transportation, Nelson is one of the nation's leading communities for people who get around without using fossil fuels. Almost a third of the city's population commutes by active transportation - 30%, according to a…

Sharnae's HopeMatamata cyclist Tim Seuchter says Matamata needs more cycling infrastructure. Putting your pedals to work shouldn't feel like you're dancing to death, says a cyclist from Waikato, who believes there isn't enough cycling…

Cycling in the water, Limburg, Belgium. Lens ° Ass Architects Some cities mistakenly believe that lane marking with paint meets the needs of cyclists. Others add borders for physical…

The authors of a study on road safety in several US cities say they are "surprised and encouraged" by the discovery that protected cycling infrastructure makes roads safer not only for cyclists, but also for motorists. Researchers at the…

Designing for bicycles has become a hallmark of modern forward-looking cities around the world. Assessments of bike-friendly cities abound, and advocates promote cycling as a way to reduce problems ranging from air pollution to…

PROVIDEDThe proposed shared bicycle and pedestrian bridge on SH2 between Lower Hutt and North Wellington, which is still under design.Wellingtonians are dying and falling ill due to the lack of cycling infrastructure, according to a group…

The United States as a whole remains woefully at the back of the pack in terms of cycling infrastructure, but Chicago is among the few exceptions that prove the rule, according to a new study. It would seem pretty basic that as cycling…

The United States still needs massive improvements to its cycling infrastructure to encourage more commuters to cycle and improve safety, according to a recent report released by researchers at Rutgers and Virginia Tech universities.The…

Robin Mazumder is a doctoral student in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Waterloo who will be presenting at the fifth Winter Cycling Congress which will take place February 8-10 in Montreal. Mazumder studies how urban…

High-quality cycling infrastructure saves money The focus on public investment in a three-kilometre protected bike lane would never apply to the far greater costs the city regularly incurs for automobile infrastructure. By Ryan…