Petition · past parliament
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
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.