Page Text: The new breed of supersize electric SUVs that weigh over 4 tonnes
12th April 2022
The heavier the car, the more damage it causes in the event of a crash. It’s one of the reasons the current fashion for SUVs contributes to road danger and it’s a threat to safety that’s about to become worse as large 4x4s go elelctric. The problem is set to be particularly acute in America where there’s an appetite for…
Mystery box bonanza – win a box full of cycling swag
8th April 2022
We’re offering another mystery box full of cycling-related goodies. Just like last time, this week’s box will be bursting with brand new cycling-related items worth at least £100. We won’t list the contents now – we’ll pick a winner next week and it will be for them to discover. For those who are curious, but not lucky enough to win…
When it costs more to park a bicycle than a Range Rover
7th April 2022
As a driver, it’s easy to feel entitled to the road space outside one’s home, but what value should be placed upon it? The pressure on parking space is most acute in cities, despite these areas housing the highest proportion of people without access to a car. In common with other boroughs in London, Islington is blighted by dangerous air…
The case grows for school streets
7th April 2022
School Streets deliver significant reductions in traffic not only at drop-off and pick-up times, but over the whole day according to a new report. Not-for-profit organisation Cross River Partnership (CRP) and the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy found improvements in several healthy streets indicators on the roads with School Streets. PhD Researcher at University of Westminster, Asa Thomas, said:…
eQuad: A four-wheeled e-assist cycle to conquer urban deliveries
6th April 2022
Looking like a cross between a smart golf buggy and a cargo bike, UPS’s latest foray into electric delivery vehicles is, in fact, a four-wheeled e-assist cycle or eQuad for short. UPS is trialling 100 of the eQuads, built by UK firm Fernhay, across London with a view to expanding their use to 7 other European cities. As traffic congestion…