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Category Archives: Cycling
Mayor Perry’s ‘Motorists’ Charter’ to deliver more accidents, higher car insurance and even put children’s safety at risk
Just what might be coming round the corner in council business now that Jason Perry is back in the Town Hall? Probably a BMW being driven at close to 40mph, reports PAUL LUSHION, our environment correspondent Jason Perry, Croydon’s failed … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Croydon Council, Cycling, Environment, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, Mayor of London, Policing, Sadiq Khan, Schools, TfL, Transport, ULEZ, ULEZ expansion
Tagged 20mph, 20mph zones, Castlemaine Avenue, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, LTN, LTN refunds, Mayor Jason Perry, Metropolitan Police, Motorists Charter, Nigel Farage, Reform Ltd, South Croydon, Speeding, Tory
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Next phase of Streatham Hill works to begin with A23 closures
The next phase of works on the A23 Streatham High Road is to begin on June 29, with overnight closures and traffic reduced to one lane in each direction. This phase of works is set to continue “until August”, according … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, Lambeth Council, Streatham and Croydon North, TfL, Transport
Tagged A23, Brixton Bus Garage, Brixton Hill, Lambeth council, South Circular, Streatham, Streatham High Road, Streatham Hill, Streatham Hill Station, Streatham Wells LTN, TfL, Transport for London, Will Norman
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Tram operators sued for £200,000 over teen death on the tracks
The company which operates Croydon’s tram network is being sued for negligence over the death of a teenaged e-scooter rider who was killed after being hit by a tram. Reuben Abakah, who was 19, died in hospital three days after … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, Waddon
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Trams, High Court, London Trams, Reuben Abakah, TfL, TOL, Tram death, Tram Operations Ltd, Trams, Transport for London, Waddon, Waddon Marsh, Waddon Marsh tram stop
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Cycle Carnival saw thousands lining the streets for good cause
CROYDON CHRONICLES: There was a time when the town’s streets were not such a hostile environment for cyclists as they are today. They even had an annual event to celebrate, and raise large amounts for charity. DAVID MORGAN takes up … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, David Morgan, History
Tagged Croydon Cycle Carnival, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, Wulfruna
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East Croydon station bike racks are saved after public petition
Works have begun this morning just outside East Croydon Station which should provide secure cycle parking space for years to come, and represents a bit of a victory for local campaigners who objected to the railway’s plans to remove their … Continue reading
Drivers in Bromley and Sutton put on red alert over potholes
Road users in Bromley and Sutton need to exercise extra care to avoid troublesome pot holes. That’s according to a register of poorly-maintained roads issued over the weekend by the Department for Transport, which has both south London boroughs given … Continue reading
Posted in Bromley Council, Cycling, Kingston, Merton, Sutton Council, TfL, Transport
Tagged Bromley, Bromley Council, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Department for Transport, DfT, Edmund King, Heidi Alexander, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Mayor Jason Perry, Merton, Merton Council, Potholes, Sutton, Sutton Council, TfL, The AA, Tory, Transport for London
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Police appealing for witnesses after collision on Ditches Lane
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was knocked off his bicycle in a collision on Ditches Lane, Coulsdon, around dusk on Monday. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses. The driver of a red Hyundai … Continue reading
Posted in Coulsdon, Crime, Cycling, Transport
Tagged Collision, Coulsdon, Ditches Lane, Metropolitan Police
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TfL’s answer to dangerous drivers? A London poster campaign
Transport for London has started a poster campaign around the capital’s transport network that emphasises the Highway Code and key rules designed to protect people walking, cycling and motorcycling. It is renewed action as part of Mayor’s Vision Zero strategy to … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Transport
Tagged Highway Code, RoadPeace, TfL, Transport for London, Will Norman
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It’s a wrap!: TfL rolls out special designs for 25th anniversary
Eight transport services across the capital, including a Croydon tram, are being given a new look to celebrate Transport for London’s 25th anniversary as part of a year-long campaign. This year also marks 25 years of service of the Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Olympics, Boris Bikes, Commuting, Cycling, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Norwood Junction, Sadiq Khan, Seb Dance, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ, ULEZ expansion
Tagged 25 years, Boris Bikes, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon station, London, London Buses, London Tramlink, London Trams, London Underground, Oyster card, TfL, Tram, Transport for London, ULEZ
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Timeline of travel: how TfL has developed over last 25 years
Some of TfL’s key customer improvements over the last 25 years are appearing on posters to mark the Transport for London quarter-century anniversary 2000 – Croydon tram system launched. Transport for London formally took ownership of the Croydon Tramlink system … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Olympics, Boris Bikes, Commuting, Cycling, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Norwood Junction, Sadiq Khan, Seb Dance, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ, ULEZ expansion
Tagged 25 years, Boris Bikes, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon station, London, London Buses, London Tramlink, London Trams, London Underground, Oyster card, TfL, Tram, Transport for London, ULEZ
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TfL to begin 18-month road works on Streatham Hill from Aug 4
TfL is due to begin major road works on a scheme intended to make the A23 Streatham Hill “safer and better for residents and visitors”, the transport authority said today. The scheme will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, Lambeth Council, Streatham and Croydon North, TfL, Transport
Tagged A23, Brixton Bus Garage, Brixton Hill, Lambeth council, South Circular, Streatham, Streatham High Road, Streatham Hill, Streatham Hill Station, Streatham Wells LTN, TfL, Transport for London, Will Norman
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Rail operators ‘pause’ the removal of East Croydon bike rack
Southern Rail is to “pause” on its removal of the bike rack on Billinton Hill. The news comes barely a week after Inside Croydon broke the story of the train operators’ plan, which they claimed was necessary because of the … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Commuting, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Croydon East, Croydon West, Cycling, East Croydon, Natasha Irons, Sarah Jones MP, Transport
Tagged Addiscombe, Boxpark, Car bomb, Cherry Orchard Road, commuting, Croydon, Croydon Cycle Hub, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Croydon East, Croydon West, Cycling, East Croydon station, George Street, Natasha Irons MP, Sarah Jones MP, Southern Rail
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MPs join campaign to save East Croydon Station’s bike racks
Two Croydon MPs have added their support to a campaign to stop Southern Rail from removing bicycle racks from East Croydon Station. Inside Croydon broke the news last week that the rail operators had given commuter cyclists just 11 days’ … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Commuting, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Croydon East, Croydon West, Cycling, East Croydon, Natasha Irons, Sarah Jones MP, Transport
Tagged Addiscombe, Boxpark, Car bomb, Cherry Orchard Road, commuting, Croydon, Croydon Cycle Hub, Croydon Cycling Campaign, Croydon East, Croydon West, Cycling, East Croydon station, George Street, Natasha Irons MP, Sarah Jones MP, Southern Rail
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Southern axe bike racks over car bomb fears at East Croydon
Rail operators Southern say that they intend to remove bicycle racks from outside East Croydon Station because of security considerations, including the possibility of a car bomb attack on the London to Brighton mainline. Southern posted notices this week notifying … Continue reading
Commuters protest at plan to remove East Croydon cycle racks
Croydon’s cyclists are protesting over a late-notice and unconsulted decision by Southern Rail to remove their secure bike storage at East Croydon Station, leaving them without a safe place to lock up their bicycles. Southern posted notices only yesterday, notifying … Continue reading
Acting without listening is not sustainable way to create change
Has this week’s High Court non-event been just the latest example of Perry’s porkie pies – where the ‘listening’ Mayor cocks a deaf ‘un to residents? Political Editor WALTER CRONXITE looks back at what the Tory Mayor was saying four … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Croydon Mayor election, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Cycling, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, South Norwood, Stephen Lawrence-Orumwense, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace, High Court, Judicial Review, Karen Lawrence, London, London Borough of Croydon, Low Traffic Neighbourhood, LTNs, Mayor Jason Perry, Open Our Roads, South Norwood, Tory, Upper Norwood
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High Court judge dismisses LTN case brought against council
Croydon Mayor Perry uses a legal objection to stop a residents’ group from having their day in court. By STEVEN DOWNES A case claiming that Croydon’s Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes are an unlawful cash-cow, taxing motorists who fail to follow … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Croydon Mayor election, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Cycling, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, South Norwood, Stephen Lawrence-Orumwense, Steve Iles, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace, High Court, Judicial Review, Karen Lawrence, London, London Borough of Croydon, Low Traffic Neighbourhood, LTNs, Mayor Jason Perry, Open Our Roads, South Norwood, Tory, Upper Norwood
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Mayor Perry on trial: LTN admission could cost council millions
CROYDON IN CRISIS: A High Court case claims the authority has misused its powers over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, with lawyers for the council expected to defend the Mayor’s manifesto U-turn by claiming that ‘election promises are not a binding contract’. … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Croydon Mayor election, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Cycling, Lambeth Council, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, South Norwood, Stephen Lawrence-Orumwense, Steve Iles, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace, High Court, Judicial Review, Karen Lawrence, Labour, Lambeth council, London, London Borough of Croydon, Low Traffic Neighbourhood, LTNs, Mayor Jason Perry, Open Our Roads, Rezina Chowdhury, South Norwood, Tory, Upper Norwood
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TfL to increase central London Congestion Charge by 20%
Transport for London wants to increase the Congestion Charge for driving in central London to £18 from January 2026, it has been announced today. The capital’s transport authority is running a public consultation through the summer which includes proposals for … Continue reading
Free bike marking event, Riddlesdown Common, May 17
Posted in Activities, Cycling
Tagged Bike marking, Metropolitan Police, Riddlesdown, Riddlesdown Common
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Non-folding e-bikes banned from London’s transport network
From today, non-folding e-bikes are banned from most of the Transport for London network, including Tubes, Overground trains and trams, because of serious concerns over fires. Anyone found breaking the rule could face a fine of £1,000. The London Fire … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, London Fire Brigade, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged e-bikes, e-scooters, LFB, London Fire Brigade, TfL, Transport for London
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TfL updates its Go app as contactless arrives across south-east
Transport for London has released its latest update to the free TfL Go app, which will make it easier for customers to keep tabs on their fares and journey history while on the move. The update will allow customers to … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, TfL, Transport
Tagged TfL, TfL Go app, Transport for London
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Coulsdon shop owner hits out at BBC over ‘souped-up’ bikes
An angry Croydon retailer has told the producers of Panorama that, ‘Finding a wolf in sheep’s clothing should not be a reason to attack the sheep’ A Coulsdon-based bike shop has filed a formal complaint to the BBC following last … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Coulsdon, Coulsdon Town, Cycling, Transport
Tagged Adrian Chiles, BBC, BBC Panorama, Coulsdon, e-bikes, Energise E-bikes, Neil Ridulfa, Panorama, Ray Wookey
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Croydon schools left trailing other boroughs over active travel
Six times as many schools in neighbouring Bromley have achieved Gold standard in a London-wide active travel scheme that discourages parents driving their children to school than in Croydon, official figures show With the Government’s target for 55% of primary … Continue reading
20% off Wolmar’s D-Day history book – signed and delivered
For our latest Under The Flyover podcast, our guest is author and transport expert Christian Wolmar. And not only do our listeners and readers get this premium content, but if they listen all the way to the end, they also … Continue reading
