Embassy News

Embassy takes part in a study tour in Copenhagen

Posted by David Arditti on Monday 20th of May 2013

A group of 25 UK transport professionals took part in a tour of Copenhagen’s cycling infrastructure on 8–9 May this year. Amongst them were independent consultants plus officers working for Transport for London, the London Borough of Lambeth, Bournemouth Council, and Cardiff and Birmingham City Councils.

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Urge the Government to implement the Get Britain Cycling Report

Posted by Sally Hinchcliffe on Wednesday 24th of April 2013

We join with the Times' Cities Fit for Cycling Campaign in urging everyone who cares about better travel and safer streets to sign this petition  urging the Government to promote cycling by implementing the Get Britain Cycling report (the full report can be found here). 

Cycle tracks and bus stops - a response to Transport for All

Posted by Mark Treasure on Tuesday 23rd of April 2013

The Cycling Embassy of Great Britain notes the concerns raised by Transport for All regarding proposals for 'bus stop bypasses' - cycle tracks passing behind bus stops - in London. 

Clearly, the running of a cycle track between a pavement and a waiting area for buses is less ideal for pedestrians than an uninterrupted pavement. An opportunity for conflict presents itself, where none existed previously.  

Cycling Embassy members to gather at Newcastle

Posted by Sally Hinchcliffe on Wednesday 27th of March 2013

The Cycling Embassy of Great Britain is inviting all of its members, and those interested in first class cycling provision in the UK, to join it and New Cycling in Newcastle on the 1st and 2nd of June for a gathering and AGM.

Consultation response - TfL’s “School and Young Person Delivery Plan”

Posted by Mark Treasure on Tuesday 26th of March 2013

A response to Transport for London's Schools and Young Person Delivery Plan [pdf]

The Cycling Embassy of Great Britain welcomes TfL’s commitment to ensuring that young people have a range of transport options available to them, as well as the commitment to ensure that young people can safely and positively access these transport options.

Join us in Cambridge - March 23

Posted by Jim Davis on Friday 15th of February 2013

A date for your diaries!

We have been kindly invited by Cambridge Cycling Campaign to go on an Infrastructure Safari to see the best and worst of cycle infrastructure in their fair city, and the issues they face in local campaigning.

Superhighway 2 Extension - Consultation Response

Posted by Mark Treasure on Monday 11th of February 2013

We are strongly in favour of the proposed cycle track along Stratford High Street, kerb-separated from motor traffic, and achieved by reallocation of carriageway space.

Picture adapted by @AlternativeDfT

Get Britain Cycling Inquiry Third Session - 'Build for cycling as a mainstream activity'

Posted by Mark Treasure on Wednesday 6th of February 2013

The third session of the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group Inquiry heard today from twelve witnesses on the subject of the planning and design requirements to 'Get Britain Cycling'. 

The overriding message from the session was one of a need for much greater ambition and commitment from central government, and of a need to focus on making cycling a safe and comfortable experience for all potential, as well as current, users. 

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