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Two-thirds of adults in England feel cycling is dangerous
The government has pledged to tackle safety fears about cycling after an official study revealed that two-thirds of people were worried about the dangers of riding on the roads.
Walking and cycling routes unlocked in plan to transform 100 miles of towpath [subscription]
The biggest ever upgrade of canal towpaths is being planned to turn muddy, neglected routes into safe, good quality surfaces for walking and cycling.
Monday, 10 August 2020
BBC News
- Engineers move 2,750-tonne HS2 bridge on to M42The motorway at junctions six and seven was closed for the operation but reopened on Sunday.
- M1 Belfast bus lane extension is operational from MondayInfrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says it will improve journey times into Belfast city centre.
Financial Times
- Are we ready to travel on underground trains?From ultraviolet cleaning to crowdsourced apps — Michael Skapinker on what the world’s subways are doing to get us back on board
The Guardian
- Two-thirds of adults in England feel cycling is dangerousThe government has pledged to tackle safety fears about cycling after an official study revealed that two-thirds of people were worried about the dangers of riding on the roads.
Times Online
- Walking and cycling routes unlocked in plan to transform 100 miles of towpath [subscription]The biggest ever upgrade of canal towpaths is being planned to turn muddy, neglected routes into safe, good quality surfaces for walking and cycling.
Daily Record
- Harry Potter train staff in rammy with ScotRail workers over virus safety rulesA "confrontation" has been reported between staff at West Coast Railways, who operate the Jacobite steam train in the Highlands, and ScotRail workers.
Mail Online
- Car drivers face £200million electric scooter crash billThe Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) has paid out more than £100 million so far, but it estimates that bill will balloon to between £200 million and £2 billion a year.
Birmingham Post
- What could be in store for Jaguar Land Rover going forward?The coronavirus crisis has hit the automotive sector particularly hard
Bristol Live
- Time-lapse shows flood of cars seeming to defy Bristol Bridge banGeneral traffic is no longer allowed across Bristol Bridge – but not everyone seems to have got the message
- Bristol's new train station is delayed againThe station will be built at Portway Park and Ride
Wales Online
- Camera car set to catch drivers parking dangerously near schoolsThe camera car will will target those parking on zig zags, bus stops, and taxi bays
Peterborough Telegraph
- Opinion: ‘Cycling - Are we going round in circles?’Peterborough has a somewhat ambivalent attitude towards cycling and cyclists. This love-hate relationship is somewhat confusing.
Other Regional Press
- Work begins on new bike lanes to help keep city region cyclingWALKING and cycling around our region is set to get easier as work begins on a six new "pop-up" cycle lanes and expanded footpaths.
- Highland line operator ScotRail shortlisted for Scottish Transport AwardsScotRail is up for several top awards at the upcoming Scottish Transport Awards 2020. Projects ranging from accessibility on Scotland’s Railway, to the train operator’s communication with customers, have been shortlisted for awards at the ceremony, which is due to be held at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on September 24.
- Electric vehicle charging points installed in Wichelstowe parking spacesONE of Swindon's largest housing developments now has electric vehicle charging installed to increase the use of eco-friendly transport
- Oxford University says bus gates in city aren't enoughOXFORD University has said it supports the city’s proposals to install two temporary bus gates, but would like to see other measures alongside them to tackle congestion.
- Council bans cars from parking on Portland bus route CARS will no longer be allowed to park along a road on Portland after concerns were raised about a bus route being blocked.
New Civil Engineer
- Highways England begins search for contractors for £1bn trans-Pennine schemeHighways England has begun its search for design and build contractors to deliver its £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine upgrade.
- Consultant to build business case for next stage of beleaguered East West RailConsultant Steer has been appointed by the East West Rail Consortium to bolster the business case for the third and final section of the East West Rail Main Line.
Rail Advent
- Survey launched by rail operator Transport for WalesTransport for Wales has announced that they are launching a public travel survey to help with future transport planning. The survey would be run through SenseMaker, which can be accessed online, on a mobile phone, or on paper if necessary.
Railnews
- Monday essay: an open cheque book? The government has just announced a new round of funding to support English tram, light rail and bus services outside London, but Sim Harris suggests that the final reckoning, along with billions already allocated to National Rail, will be a high one.
Other News Sources
- BBC Local Radio to run a naming promotion with GWRListeners to BBC Local Radio stations in the South West are getting the opportunity to name a GWR high speed train.
- In pictures: Work at Crossrail’s eastern and western stations continuesFirms involved include Hochtief, VolkerFitzpatrick and Graham
- The Covid Crisis Could Produce a Rail RevolutionWith air travel decimated by the pandemic, countries across Europe are investing in high-speed rail networks – now is the time for Britain to invest, and ensure its regions aren't left behind once again.
- 'Enough is enough' - Blackburn residents petition council following rise in 'serious crashes'A petition for traffic calming measures has been set up by a group of residents, after a car ploughed into the front of a young family's home narrowly missing their two-year-old son.
- Multi-million-pound boost to encourage environmentally friendly transportMORE park and ride spaces and electric vehicle points are set to be launched in Winchester as the city council has been awarded £5.65 million to to support lower carbon travel.
- Reader's letter: Confusion at short cycle path with no purposeSIR: Through the columns of your paper I wish to write about the strange phenomenon that has appeared in North Walls, namely a short stretch of cycle path. This cordoned stretch of path, with its cones does not appear to link up with any other cycle route or path. Presumably this construction has to go through a planning committee at council.
- Lewes cycle lanes graffiti appears in town centre streetsVANDALS have sprayed their demand for more cycle lanes on roads in a town centre.
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