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Researchers at German advanced computing organisation Forschungsgruppe für verteilte Taschenrechnerkraft have used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict those areas where people are most likely to be receptive to infrastructure plans that facilitate and encourage cycling

The proposal to extend the segregated A38 cycleway southward is under attack from a local politician. Push Bikes campaigner Martin is fighting back with a petition for you to sign

Birmingham City Council (BCC) is consulting on initial proposals for improving walking and cycling conditions in Bordesley, focusing on 5 corridors. From the information in the consultation, called ‘Connecting Bordesley Green’, it seems that this is the first of two consultation stages, so the proposals so far are fairly broad-brush, but feedback now will have a big impact on what direction forward is taken. The consultation will close on Friday 1st March 2024.

Birmingham City Council is consulting on plans for contraflow cycling in 3 locations in the city centre. These schemes are on roads with low levels of motor traffic, so there will be no physical segregation. The consultations close on 5th March 2024.

Date: 

Monday, December 11, 2023 - 08:00 to Friday, December 15, 2023 - 17:00

VolkerFitzpatrick are undertaking repair works to the towpath opposite the new University Station from Monday, December 11, 2023 - 08:00 to Friday, December 15, 2023 - 17:00

Birmingham City Council has two consultations out on proposals for 20mph zones and one-way streets in the Holyhead area (in Handsworth) that aim to tackle rat-running. These two consultations finish on the 10th Dec 2023.

Birmingham City Council is proposing to reduce speed limits on major roads in the city to a consistent 30mph. The initial consultation on this plan is on the BeHeard page and closes on the 19th November 2023.

Date: 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 18:00 to 20:00

Don't let cycle barriers hinder anyone. Join Dr. Kay Inckle and Ryan Bradshaw, a disability rights activist and Leigh Day solicitor, on 1st November for a webinar on practical ways to overcome discriminatory cycle barriers. Click here to register for this webinar on Zoom.

Event type: 

• Meeting

Date: 

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - 14:00 to 15:30

Birmingham will be welcoming more than 1000 delegates to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health annual conference, and there will be a bike ride to mark the conference and their demand for child health to improve

Event type: 

• Social ride

The Birmingham City Council Overview and Scrutiny Task and Finish Group is holding an inquiry into active travel in Birmingham, following criticism of slow progress. Push Bikes has made a submission, as have Better Streets for Birmingham and Living Streets. We welcome this timely inquiry where the Overview and Scrutiny Committee can make a significant contribution.