The Guardian - Critics of cycling bans in city centres say they unfairly punish cyclists and push them on to congested roadsA growing number of councils are clamping down on bikes in city centres to tackle a rise in antisocial cycling, but campaigners say the rules will mp;#147;only make cycling more dangerousmp;#148; and unfairly punish people committed to active transport.Birmingham city council is the latest local authority considering a ban on cycling in pedestrian-only parts of the city centre, prompting a backlash from some residents who fear it could block key routes for commuters and shoppers and push ...
