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Budapest : cool bike culture This story is part of our youReport series. This grand old European city of Budapest is ranking 13th in the Copenghagenize Index of bicycle-friendly cities. It deserves that for its strong advocacy (yes, Copenhagenize hand…
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Chronicle (28 August 2013) Cyclists call for more help from Newcastle City Council http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/cyclists-call-more-help-newcastle-5795382
Sky Tyne and Wear (24 August 2013) You can also read the article on Sky Tyne and Wear website here
Estepona : blue sea and blue tracks This story is part of our youReport series. While Spain is in recession as other European countries, I was impressed to see their investment in transport infrastructure catering for cyclists. Estepona is a…
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Cycling Weekly (22 August 2013) CYCLING IN MY CITY – Newcastle In 2012 Newcastle adopted a 10-year cycle policy which every Newcastle councillors signed, for 20 per cent of short journeys to be by bike by 2020 and seven strategic…
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Dear Cllr Nick Forbes Many thanks for speaking up for cycling safety and bike infrastructural improvements on bbc and itv. You may recall, that we wrote to you in May 2011 and you participated at the City Chief Cycle Challenge…
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This is an update from the Treasurer as we’re approaching the half year mark and an appeal for donating/fundraising. The Campaign running costs are approximately £1,000 a year; our main expenses relate to the members’ meetings, promotional materials, accommodation, resources…
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We do not think the council decision (letter attached) addresses the original problems and it indeed even invents new concerns. There appear to be two aspects the Newcastle City Council tries to explain and solve but fails to provide backup…
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Barcelona : pleasing pedal This story is part of our youReport series. Copenhagenize puts Barcelona in 13. place of bike-friendly cities. Even just getting onto the prestigious list is an honour. Yet Barcelona used to be 3rd – competition is…
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Cinema Politica is an international organisation and Newcastle is part of this movement, their website is here. It aims to inspire topical dialogue and debate, on issues which sometimes receive little recognition here in the Newcastle or the UK. The…
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