London Cycling Campaign News Roundup
Source: www.lcc.org.uk | Posted: 29th April 2009
The latest roundup of campaigning news from London Cycling Campaign
CC lobbies government to make lorry mirrors mandatory - In the light of new evidence linking two cyclist deaths in 2008 to lack of lorry mirrors, LCC met the Road Safety Minister this week.
Make cyclists' views heard on motorbikes in bus lanes trial - The trial of motorbikes in bus lanes is well underway, and it's time for cyclists to put their views forward to the Transport for London online survey.
LCC-backed 'cycling on prescription' project to expand - A pilot project in Tower Hamlets using cycling to treat physical and mental health problems is so successful it could soon be expanding.
Crucial bike parking victory for London cyclists - LCC is celebrating victory against legislation that could have seriously undermined the growth of cycling in the capital.
Southwark Cyclists win £1.5 million for local improvements - Hard work by the local LCC group has earned over £1.5 million of new funding for cycling projects in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe.
LCC supports 'left turns on red' as part of permeability push - LCC has welcomed the mayor's proposed law change that could see cyclists allowed to turn left at red traffic lights in London.
DfT says 20mph on bridges saves lives and money - A report from the Department for Transport says 20mph speed limits on London's bridges would save lives and money.
LCC helps push 20mph high on to the political agenda - Both the national government and the London Assembly are backing an expansion of 20mph speed limits in London.
One-stop reporting website for Greater London potholes - Spring is the time for London cyclists to report potholes and other road defects to Transport for London via a one-stop website.
For the full details of all these stories and more go to www.lcc.org.uk
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