What campaigns does the London Cycling Campaign run?

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The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) runs campaigns aimed at making cycling in London "safe everywhere and fun for everyone," according to its website. Its main advocacy areas cover cycle lanes, low traffic neighbourhoods, dangerous junctions, lorry danger, cycle theft, women's participation in cycling, and local cycling conditions across London boroughs. If you cycle in London or follow cycling policy, these campaigns indicate where the organisation is focusing its pressure on decision-makers such as the Mayor of London and the Metropolitan Police.

Main campaign areas

The LCC website lists the following campaigns:

  • Cycle Lanes — campaigning for protected space for cycling on London's streets.
  • Low Traffic Neighbourhoods — supporting street designs that reduce through motor traffic in residential areas.
  • Freedom to Ride — focused on closing the gender gap in cycling. The site notes that less than one third of cycle trips in London are taken by women, and the campaign aims to "unlock cycling for women."
  • Dangerous Junctions — pushing for redesigns of junctions that pose risks to people cycling.
  • End Lorry Danger — addressing the danger that lorries pose to cyclists on London's roads.
  • Action On Cycle Theft — calling on the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor of London to take action on cycle theft, with a petition supporters can sign.
  • Streets For Cycling In Your Area — a borough-by-borough focus on local cycling conditions.

What these campaigns have in common

Each campaign targets a specific barrier to cycling in London — whether it is physical safety (dangerous junctions, lorry danger), infrastructure (cycle lanes, low traffic neighbourhoods), security (cycle theft), or participation (Freedom to Ride). The unifying goal stated on the site is to make cycling in London safe everywhere and fun for everyone.

How to get involved

The LCC site offers several ways to support its campaigns:

  • Join as a member — the organisation says it is supported by more than 12,000 members, and membership includes benefits and supports its work.
  • Sign a petition — for example, the Action On Cycle Theft petition.
  • Donate or fundraise — listed under the "Support Us" section.
  • Volunteer — also listed under "Support Us."
  • Attend rides and events — the site promotes free LCC rides and events, including the London Cycling Festival in September, run in partnership with Lime and Voi.

Members also have access to legal advice through the LCC's legal partner, Osbornes Law, on cycling matters.

Who this is relevant for

These campaigns are most relevant if you cycle in London, follow London transport policy, or want to support advocacy for safer cycling infrastructure. The campaign list gives a clear picture of the issues LCC is actively pressing on — from junction redesigns and lorry safety to cycle theft and women's participation — so you can judge which areas match your own concerns and decide whether to join, donate, or sign a petition.