Tue 20-May: Delivery Cyclists
00:01:01 – News from around and about
00:11:58 - Morgan Campbell from the University of Leeds discusses the findings of her research into delivery cyclists.
Including their impact on cycling and active travel, risks and challenges, safety, bike theft, harrassment, social issues, myths, and do they ride recklessly.
Links from the session and the chat:
- June 17-18 2025: Micromobility Europe, Brussels: The world’s largest conference for small vehicles! An immersive two-day celebration of small electric vehicles and their power to radically reshape our cities!
- Safer Streets for All: Living Streets and Bikeability Trust recommendations for the Upcoming Government Road Safety Strategy. 36 mojor recommendations, across Highway Code, Road User Training, School Travel, Vision Zero and Safe System Approach, Safe Vehicles, Road Danger Review, Pavement Parking and Integration of National Policy and Funding into Local Practice.
And specifically for gig economy delivery riders, a demand for Basic training & and strengthened HSE guidance. - Port EV hub launched in London for couriers and delivery firms to rent e-bikes, cargo ebikes, mopeds and scooters, using the Port App.
- EezyBike: a new UK based e-bike rental operation with solar charging Our EEZYPODs.
- BBC: Bristol bike lanes could be painted red to 'reduce conflict'. What colour should they be?
- Trafford Council nig improvements on the A56 Chester Road
- Cycle Kirklees report on removing physical barriers
- Council-funded Dundee e-bike scheme collapsed owing more than £800k
- JoyRiders Manchester (coming to Active Travel Cafe on 3rd June 2025!)