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Met reduced ‘speed tolerance’ threshold in 2019
The Met Police says posted limits “are the maximum speed that road users should travel at any time”, on the back of reports suggesting it quietly reduced its ‘speed tolerance’ threshold back in 2019.
Concern as casualty stats return to pre-pandemic levels
The DfT has acknowledged that by the end of 2021, road casualties statistics had returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Government rejects City of London’s 15mph plans
The City of London’s plans to introduce a 15mph speed limit have been blocked by the Government, reports suggest.
Hackney “passionate” about reclaiming space from motor vehicles
Hackney Council says the introduction of three new parklets reaffirms its ongoing commitment to reclaim road space from motor vehicles and rebuild a greener borough in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Camden seeks to unlock the benefits of cargo bikes
Camden Council is piloting a new app-based scheme that aims to make cargo bikes “cheap and easy” to hire.
Three temporary cycle schemes to be made permanent
TfL has announced that it will be making three cycling schemes introduced during the pandemic permanent, following public consultations.
Project EDWARD postponed
Project EDWARD 2022, originally scheduled to have run 19-25 September, will now take place 17-21 October. A message on the Project EDWARD website reads as follows: “With the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the Project EDWARD team, in conjunction with the organisers of the various associated events, have taken the […]
Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaces Grant Shapps as Transport Secretary
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed Transport Secretary in Liz Truss’s new Government.
London residents make most walking, cycling, rail and bus trips in 2021
While London residents travelled the shortest distance and made the fewest trips last year, they topped the poll for four specific modes of travel.