Laura Laker

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

By Laura Laker Published 18 November 13

'UK's most dangerous junction for cyclists' to be improved

Elephant and Castle junction to feature segregated cycle lanes and two-way road

By Laura Laker Published 21 August 14

Why London's cyclists are protesting on Friday

After another death on Cycle Superhighway 2 last week, campaigners are demanding more dedicated space

By Laura Laker Published 11 July 13

London taxi drivers consider legal challenge to superhighway plans

Infrastructure plans could be delayed into next mayoral term if judicial review goes ahead

By Laura Laker Published 28 January 15

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

By Laura Laker Published 29 October 14

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

By Laura Laker Published 26 February 14

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

By Laura Laker Published 3 December 13

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

By Laura Laker Published 26 November 13

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

By Laura Laker Published 26 February 14

Did the Olympics give cycling a boost?

Has the legacy of the UK's recent sporting success encouraged more people to cycle?

By Laura Laker Published 26 April 13

Labour party pledges commitment to Get Britain Cycling

Labour's Maria Eagle focuses on encouraging walking, cycling in conference speech

By Laura Laker Published 24 September 13

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

By Laura Laker Published 2 March 15

London Cycle Paths: Cycle Superhighway 2

Laura Laker rides London's Cycle Superhighway 2 and discovers Londoners daily battle

By Laura Laker Published 25 October 13

Why London is getting funding for cycling and your city is not

The Government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy provides legislation for future infrastructure improvements, but targets are needed to ensure the right work is done

By Laura Laker Published 5 February 15

Bath cycle campaigners concerned over road redevelopments

Road redevelopment plans in Bath could increase risk to cyclists, contrary to council's own ambitions to encourage cycling

By Laura Laker Published 30 October 13

More cyclists will push cycling up policital agenda, says minister

"We've made great progress" says cycling minister Robert Goodwill MP, but more cyclists will mean more investment in future

By Laura Laker Published 12 June 14

Visionary architect talks London's difficult street network

By Laura Laker Published 28 February 14

Cyclists exposed to five times less air pollution than those in cars, experiment suggests

Study by Healthy Air Campaign, Kings College London and Camden Council measured air pollution for a variety of modes of transport

By Laura Laker Published 15 August 14

Chris Boardman: 'The time for nice words is over' to start cycling revolution

Consistent funding and goals set to tackle cycling's problems in Britain are what is needed, says Chris Boardman

By Laura Laker Published 11 February 14

Cycling groups welcome AA's Think Bike campaign

Motoring organisation AA launches 'Think Bike' safety campaign aimed at raising awareness of cyclists and motorcyclists on Britain's roads

By Laura Laker Published 7 March 14

London considers lorry ban to increase cyclist safety

Mayor's office investigating options after another fatal collision this week

By Laura Laker Published 11 April 13