The London Assembly Transport Committee says motorcyclists in the Capital face ‘an unacceptable level of risk’, adding that riders shouldn’t be ‘dicing with death’ every time they take to the roads.
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‘Dockless bikes’ come south of the river
The arrival of two dockless bike schemes has made Southwark the first borough south of the river to embrace on demand bike hire.
Pupils benefit from recycled cycles
Children from Northwood Primary School in Thamesmead are the latest recipients to benefit from a ‘cycle recycle scheme’, which Bexley Council runs with the help of Sidcup Cycles.
Motorcycle campaign launches toolkit for supporters
Employers and other organisations that sign up as supporters of 2Wheels London will receive free access to a new toolkit with information about motorcycling in the Capital.
Southwark named transport borough of the year
The ‘most inspiring projects and organisations’ from across London’s transport network were honoured at the London Transport Awards on 1 March.
Autonomous technology project culminates in public tests
Members of the public are being invited to test a fleet of driverless pods in Greenwich as part of the final phase of the GATEway Project.
London boroughs to participate in young driver pilot scheme
Two London boroughs will participate in a pilot scheme with DVSA driving test centres in a bid to reduce the number of ‘major incidents’ involving young drivers and their passengers.
Mayor of London ignoring ‘common sense’ on motorcycle policy
The mayor of London is putting the safety of motorcyclists at risk by failing to properly include them in his transport strategy, according to the Motorcycle Industry Association.
Moped crimes rise dramatically in the Capital
Ride-by moped thefts and robberies on London’s main shopping streets have increased six-fold over the last two years, Met Police data shows (BBC News).
Funding facilitates new Hackney Low Emission Neighbourhood
Staff will trial electric vehicles and new facilities will encourage more people to walk and cycle to and from Homerton University Hospital, as part of a new Business Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN).










