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The WBIA has been invited to participate in a new task force of THE PEP (Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme), a joint body of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), to develop “Principles of Green and Healthy Sustainable Transport”. COVID-19 is having a substantial impact …

Sadiq Khan and TfL intend to transform parts of central London into one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world. The plan will be implemented to ensure safe social distancing on public transport in London as lockdown restrictions are eased, and will help support increased …

CONEBI and its advocacy partners are calling for investments in cycling infrastructure and a €5 billion EU e-bike access fund. The Confederation has worked closely with various public transport authorities and operators, business associations and Polis to pen a letter to the European Commission (EC) highlighting the need to support …

E-bike sales in Sweden remain at an “unexpectedly” high level despite the removal of a generous Government subsidy scheme, according to data from Swedish industry association Cykelbranschen. While sales have indeed fallen since the scheme – which covered 25% of e-bike purchase prices between September 2017 and September 2018 – …

Rebecca Morley visits Gocycle in Chessington to find out what we should expect from the e-bike market as we enter a new decade

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled plans to boost greener, active transport and create a “new era for cycling and walking”. Pop-up bike lanes with protected space for cycling, wider pavements, safer junctions, and cycle and bus-only corridors will be created in England within weeks as part of a £250 million …

Uber is leading a $170 million investment round in Lime with participation from Alphabet, Bain Capital Ventures, GV and other investors. As part of the investment, Lime has acquired Jump’s business operations and will further expand its mobile app integration with Uber. In addition, the company has promoted Wayne Ting …

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the safety and legal implications of e-scooters, their impact on congestion and potential contribution to reducing the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. The UK is the last major European economy where e-scooters are banned everywhere except on private land (with the landowner’s …

Greater Manchester’s council leaders have committed to creating enhanced space for pedestrians and people on bikes across the city-region, to enable people to keep their distance for safe essential journeys and exercise during the COVID-19 lockdown and through recovery. Brought together under the Safe Streets Save Lives campaign, local authorities …