News: London Cycling Campaign

Here are the latest news snippets from London Cycling Campaign. For the full stories go to www.lcc.org.uk

Campaigns

BikeTube rides help commuters beat strike stress - During the tube strike, LCC led BikeTube rides from the suburbs into central London to persuade more people to cycle to work.

Eliminating London's lorry danger - how you can help - A new campaign aims to persuade employers to use road transport companies and suppliers with the best safety records.

Cyclists' views must be heard on motorbikes in bus lanes - The motorbikes in bus lanes trial is well underway, but there's still time for cyclists to put their views forward to Transport for London.

LCC expertise engages TfL on London cycling infrastructure - LCC is producing expert lobbying documents covering for four major areas of cycling infrastructure policy.

News

Successful launch party for SheSpoke advice section - LCC has launched SheSpoke London, a new information and campaigning section area of its website.

Disappointment at treatment of Waltham Forest cycle lane - Local cyclists have criticised the installation of a barrier in the middle of a London Cycle Network+ path in Waltham Forest.

Ealing Council experiments with 'naked' junctions - Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Ealing are to become part of a traffic-smoothing experiment, with traffic lights removed from three junctions.

Londoner chases around-the-world cycling record - A 23-year-old London cycle courier and former LCC volunteer, is attempting to beat the current round-the-world cycling record.