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

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.

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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.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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

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Date submitted 13 October 2016
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