At a time when high standards in cycle infrastructure provision are more important than ever, it is very disappointing that Sustrans have produced a document that, while good in parts, contains a great deal of poor advice, and draws so little on best practice.
Posted by Mark Treasure on Wednesday 12th of February 2014
The Department for Transport's consultation on local authority parking has the stated intention of enhancing 'the attractiveness of our high streets and town centres'. We are concerned, however, that the consultation misdiagnoses both the problem of high street decline, and its potential solutions.
Posted by Mark Treasure on Thursday 16th of January 2014
Current guidance on Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for cycling on footways states that discretion should be exercised by police officers when issuing FPNs. This guidance has been reiterated by the Minister for Cycling, Robert Goodwill.
Children in particular should not to be issued with FPNs for cycling on the pavement if carriageway conditions are hazardous, and provided they are cycling with care and consideration for pedestrians.
