£2 million ‘Cycling Revolution’ Followed by Falling Participation

students riding to school in the ‘Shawlands bike bus’

London, UK A £2 million (A$3.39 million) funding boost for cycling in the UK in 2020 was followed by a decline in riding rates, according to recently released statistics, with the blame levelled at the post-pandemic removal of cycling lanes. In fact, the proportion of people cycling at least once a week fell to its…

Northern Ireland Election Pledge for 10% Spend on Active Transport

Cycling UK illuminated message

Belfast, UK Northern Ireland is poised to allocate 10% of the government’s transport budget to projects for active transport, under an Active Travel Act mooted during the country’s recent election campaign. The proposed legislation has received widespread support from Northern Ireland’s political parties and, in the wake of the 5th May election, politicians have pledged…