Latest articles by Laura Laker
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London goes Dutch: Boris Johnson announces 'cycling showcase' boroughs
Chris Boardman says cycling improvements in capital could change the entire country for the better
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Crackdown on lorry danger to cyclists
Series of measures were announced today to crack down on lorry danger for cyclists and pedestrians in London and across the UK
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Police to meet cycling group to discuss law change for cycling on pavements
Cycling minister Robert Goodwill issues guidance to police that careful cycling on pavements due to fear of traffic should be allowed
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European Parliament votes for lorries that are safer for cyclists
New European standard for lorries reduces blind spots and improves vision for the driver
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DfT cycle safety campaign launced in five cities
London Think! campaign rolled out to other major cities
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Dangerous lorry loophole to be closed to protect cyclists
Cycling minister Robert Goodwill will close loopholes which currently allow potentially dangerous lorries to use city streets
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Boris Bike 24 hours challenge
Ian Laurie, Rob Holden and Matt Winstone challenged themselfs not only to get up Mont Ventoux on a Boris Bike but to also return it to london all within 24 hours
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Lib Dems adopt Get Britain Cycling recommendations
Lib Dems become first major UK political party to embrace recommendations to make cycling in Britain safer and encourage more to cycle
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Space for cycling protest to take place in Manchester on Monday
Hundreds of cyclists expected to take part in Manchester protest, coinciding with Labour Party conference
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London's Archway gyratory redesign to include space for cycling
The gyratory junction in North London is to be removed, and the redesign will include segregated space for cycling
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Reporting motoring offences
It is hard to know what to do when you've witnessed or been a victim of bad driving, Laura Laker makes sense of it all ...
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Police road safety checks not just targetting cyclists
Road Safety Week checks carried out by Metropolitan Police are dealing with all road users in key areas of London, including Bow roundabout
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'UK's most dangerous junction for cyclists' to be improved
Elephant and Castle junction to feature segregated cycle lanes and two-way road
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Why London's cyclists are protesting on Friday
After another death on Cycle Superhighway 2 last week, campaigners are demanding more dedicated space
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London taxi drivers consider legal challenge to superhighway plans
Infrastructure plans could be delayed into next mayoral term if judicial review goes ahead
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TfL make new improvements proposal for gyratory in Wandsworth
Wandsworth High Street is the latest gyratory road system to be marked for improvement, with some roads being accessible only by bicycle and bus
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Dangerous junctions for cyclists to be ripped out and replaced in London
Capital's road junctions that pose a threat to cyclists will be completely overhauled to make them safer in a £300m programme
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Lorry ban during rush hour may not be answer to cycle safety
Parliamentary Transport Committee hears opinions on whether a ban on HGVs during rush hour in London would improve cycle safety
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New cycle safety system for HGVs being trialled
Ealing Council in London launches trial for Cycle Safety Shield system which warns HGV drivers of the presence of cyclists and pedestrians
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More Londoners cycling and walking could create £2bn economic health benefit
Transport for London estimates that up to 70% of the capital's citizens aged 15-69 could meet physical activity needs by cycling or walking
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Did the Olympics give cycling a boost?
Has the legacy of the UK's recent sporting success encouraged more people to cycle?
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Labour party pledges commitment to Get Britain Cycling
Labour's Maria Eagle focuses on encouraging walking, cycling in conference speech
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Parties present their cycle policies at first Big Cycling Debate
Britain's politicians spell out their stance on cycle funding ahead of May's general election
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London Cycle Paths: Cycle Superhighway 2
Laura Laker rides London's Cycle Superhighway 2 and discovers Londoners daily battle
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