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Journey times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years on Protests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’

Saving lives should always take precedence over the convenience of drivers.

Landseer Arms, north London

Don't ever tell me that removing on-street parking is bad for business. Pub petanque London

Hackney birdsong? Stolen Lime bikes the new sound of summer in the city Some in an east London park say they like the incessant beeping, but others that it’s an indication of low-level crime

'That annoying Beep Beep Beep is the ire of many city dwellers'

I'll tell you what is annoying: the 7,500 hit-and-runs by cars recorded annually in London. This trumps my concerns about the sounds made by bikes used by kids who lack access to bikes.

UK drivers warned of soaring charges to drop off passengers at airports Most airports charge up to £7 for a brief stop and 11 of the 20 biggest have raised their fees, RAC analysis shows

Fuel duty has been frozen since 2010, and you can now receive £3,750 off a new electric vehicle courtesy of the government. Drivers have never had it so good.

Roughly happened at the same time last year. I am sure it's a conspiracy not to achieve the highest yearly record; )

LTNs aim to reduce the impact of vehicles in London. The steady increase in both the number and size of cars is unsustainable. LTNs work

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Two snaps of the electronic display on the cycle journey counting totem with "cyclists today 13882" and "cyclists this year 1535694"

Monday 23 June'25, evening, breeeeeeezy:
> cycleway #C3 #CS3 on Victoria Embankment: 13,882 cycle journeys so far today, 1,535,694 year-to-date

If my mental arithmetic is right, #CS3Count has broken the latest record and done a 98k week 🤯

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Congestion pricing in Manhattan is a predictable success So why on earth did it take so long to start?

“The idea of paying a $9 toll each day infuriated her. Yet since the policy was implemented she has changed her mind. A journey which used to take an hour or more can now be as quick as 15m. Polls show more New Yorkers now support the toll than oppose it. A few months ago, it saw staunch opposition”

Your regular update: As of 9 AM this morning, 1515241 cycle journeys have been made along the Embankment since the start of the year, a rise of 169588 journeys in 2 weeks. It's going to be a record year 👌

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The ‘no helmet’ quote says it all. Keep on pushing Simon

Yes and the ‘no helmet’ cliche

Chaos in Clapham: a visit to the most dangerous cycle spot in Great Britain Commuters share their views at the junction with the highest number of cycling accidents

It's time to prioritise cyclists by providing separated and safe infrastructure, rather than just using blue paint.

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Incorporating some movement into your daily routine is too obvious

He forgot the obvious

I ditched the gym and you can too – here are six ways to get fit without it Whether you enjoy ‘rucking’, walking, running or making your own sandbags, life after winding up your monthly membership can be your healthiest and happiest ever

7. Buy a bicycle

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Half painted bus stop sign

When utility companies do the absolute bare minimum and have a disdain for local communities.

If Thames Water's reputation wasn't bad enough, they should face heavy fines for this. Kingsland Rd. Hackney

Your regular update: As of 9 AM this morning, 1345653 cycle journeys have been made along the Embankment since the start of the year, a rise of 69528 journeys this week.
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The cost of a lifetime of driving in the UK is estimated to be around £438,000

10 ways young UK drivers can avoid high car insurance costs Adding a parent to the policy, opting for a small-engine vehicle or paying annually can all bring premiums down

11. Don't drive

Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing

In the UK, physical inactivity among adults causes 1 in 6 deaths and costs the NHS over £1 billion annually.

Building more cycle lanes, enabling safe walking options, and encouraging reduced car dependency can benefit everyone.

Your regular update: As of 9 AM this morning, 1276175 cycle journeys have been made along the Embankment since the start of the year, a rise of 67632 journeys this week. Good work London

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helmets should always be worn on a jaunty angle

A tricycle with a thing on the front for carrying a patient.

That is so funny.
Maybe the London ambulance should get some of these.

'Panniers for patients'

London Ambulance e-bikes

London Ambulance e-bikes

In central London, the average speed for drivers is 9 mph, making cycling the fastest way to reach places.

The @LAS_CycleTeam Response Unit has operated for 20 years.

I often see some of them taking a break at Bar Italia in Soho; I hope the coffee is on the house

Your regular update: As of 10 AM this morning, 1208543 cycle journeys have been made along the Embankment since the start of the year, heading towards a record year.
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🕊️ Every road death is preventable, let’s stop acting like it's just a part of life.

It is unacceptable that the convenience of people using motor vehicles outweighs the safety of people walking, wheeling and cycling in our densely crowded city.
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On the third anniversary of the Elizabeth Line

600 million journeys have been made

average of 800,000 trips a day,

travelled 21.5 million miles.

Public transport for the win

More 20mph roads on way for London after injuries and collisions are cut by a third Research commissioned by TfL on the safety benefits of 20mph has given the green light for more speed cuts

Common sense, especially when the average speed in London is still around 10.6 mph

Again, at 20mph

Child survival rates increase.

The chance of being killed in an RT accident decreases.

Overall accident rate lowers.