Embassy News - 2014

Sustrans’ ‘Cycle Design Handbook’

Posted by Mark Treasure on Friday 2nd of May 2014

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.

Response to DfT Consultation on Local Authority Parking

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.

Response to the Notting Hill Gate Strategic Planning Document

Posted by Mark Treasure on Wednesday 22nd of January 2014

The Notting Hill Gate Strategic Planning Document refers to a need to reduce traffic domination at Notting Hill Gate, and also to increase 'sustainability'.

Response to City of Westminster's Draft Cycling Strategy

Posted by Mark Treasure on Monday 20th of January 2014

Westminster's Draft Cycling Strategy makes frequent reference to the complexity of managing competing demands on the Borough's roads.

Our submission to the Transport Select Committee on cycling safety

Posted by Mark Treasure on Friday 17th of January 2014

The Cycling Embassy of Great Britain has submitted evidence to the Commons Transport Select Committee's investigation into cycling safety. You can read our evidence here.

Cycling on pavements - our response

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.

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