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Petition to increase the quantity and quality of Bicycle lanes in Yorkshire

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Yorkshire Bicycle Lanes aim is to promote and campaign for more cycle lanes across Yorkshire, supporting the regions growing cycling community. The cycling fraternity in the Yorkshire area has grown year on year since the success of the Tour De France yet our roads have not.
We want to increase the local authorities focus on improving Yorkshires cycle lane network making the regions cyclists safer and encouraging a new generation. Please sign this petition to influence the local authorities of Yorkshire to take action.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Local cycle lanes are the responsibility of local councils, not the UK Government or Parliament.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

13 Oct 2016 Petition opened for signatures
18 Oct 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Oct 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.