{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e8ee3bc4fc261fc3fd48a9a/5f5658adc66a0b5d1943f70b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is the UK’s golden age of cycling in jeopardy?","description":"<p>For Episode 13, we explore whether the UK's golden age of cycling is in jeopardy. Has \"Gear Change\" become \"Gear Slip\", and if so, why?</p><p><br></p><p>Laura, Adam and Ned discuss the politics at play and the battle between local authorities and the government. Ned does so from a 12th century castle in Kent and explains how he and Chris Boardman have had their daily commutes hindered by grounds staff.</p><p><br></p><p>You can read the articles we refer to here: <a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/councils-must-stop-abusing-green-roads-cash/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/councils-must-stop-abusing-green-roads-cash/</a> + <a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/grant-shapps-tells-councils-stop-abusing-250m-fund-meant-green/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/grant-shapps-tells-councils-stop-abusing-250m-fund-meant-green/</a></p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this episode of Streets Ahead, a podcast dedicated to the world of active travel, liveable streets and people-focused urban design.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsahead%C2%A0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.twitter.com/podstreetsahead</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you're reading this, please can you take 1 minute to give us a 5-star rating and a review? It helps us hugely.&nbsp;<strong>If you leave your name on a review, we'll give you a shout out!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>","author_name":"Streets Ahead Podcast"}