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Research highlights ‘lost generation’ of adults missing the skills and confidence to cycle
A new report from The Bikeability Trust has identified a ‘lost generation’ of adults who lack the confidence and skills needed to cycle on today’s roads, despite growing interest in cycling as a low-cost, healthy and sustainable mode of transport.
12:08 | 16 Jun
New World Cup road safety campaign encourages young riders to avoid an ‘own goal’
A new social media road safety campaign is setting out to harness the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to deliver important safety messages to young riders throughout the tournament.
11:33 | 16 JunTough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes
Councils must prove they are doing more to fix potholes and future-proof roads under tough new reporting requirements issued by the Government.
11:07 | 15 JunFans urged to give drink and drug driving the boot during the World Cup
People planning to enjoy the FIFA World Cup in the North East are being urged to leave their car at home after the latest figures showed a quarter of road fatalities in the region last year involved a drink/drug driver – the highest number in five years.
09:15 | 12 JunConcerns raised as survey suggests illegal use of handheld phones on the rise
More drivers admit to using a handheld mobile phone to browse the internet, text or share to social media than at any point since 2018, detailed new RAC research shows.
09:16 | 12 JunLiverpool gives drink driving the red card
As excitement builds for the World Cup, Liverpool City Council is urging fans to think ahead and avoid driving if they plan to drink.
10:20 | 12 JunWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
09.44 | 19 Dec | More videosWatch: The IMPACT Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
17.57 | 18 Aug | More videosWatch: More shocking driving caught on dashcam: Op Snap Devon & Cornwall
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