Young cyclists learn how to stay safe on the road in Go By Bike…
The next generation of cyclists have been getting tips on how to stay safe.Primary schools across Bath and north east Somerset are getting involved with the Go By Bike initiative.The initiative sees council cycling development officer Jim Imeson running sessions on a range of issues, including how cyclists can make sure they are visible when it is dark, taking part in obstacle courses to improve handling and trying out different modes of transport including scooters and balance bikes.Peasedown…

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Britain failing to protect cyclist but should they share the…
Britain is lagging behind other nations when it comes to keeping cyclists safe and most people believe lorries should be banned from city centres during rush hour.

Although the death rate has fallen over the past decade, the number of cyclists seriously injured is going up if you take into account the number of miles travelled, says a major report.

But a separate survey shows most people believe cyclists are to blame and want riders banned from wearing headphones, forced to wear helmets and… – Read More.

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Driving on hard shoulder, variable speed limits as 'smart…
Traffic on the M4 near Bristol will from today be managed remotely, with the hard shoulder opened at peak times and speed limits imposed depending on traffic volumes.
The stretch of “smart motorway” between junctions 19 and 20 – for the M32 and M5 – will be controlled from Avonmouth, with speed limits shown on overhead gantries in a red ring, closures indicated by a solid red cross and instructions to move out of a lane by a white arrow. Tests of hard shoulder use between junctions… – Read More.

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