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The organisation has grown steadily in membership and staffing over the years, and now employs 15 people to promote cycling, lobby government at all levels, and support its members. In 2006, the organisation became a charity to take advantage of more favourable tax conditions. Its head office is now
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A number of independent cycling clubs affiliate to the London Cycling campaign which gives them the chance to support LCC's work and improve cycling for everyone in London, including London
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LCC is not allied to any political party, but works with other organisations and individuals campaigning for more enlightened use of public space in the capital — such as
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section, Sustrans and other statutory and non-statutory authorities to comment on local plans and developments that affect cyclists, pedestrians and the local environment.
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There is a local group for each London borough. Groups also organise cycle rides and other social events.
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LCC was formed in 1978, through the merger of several London-based pro-cycling groups, some supported by
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More carriage of cycles on public transport, including railways, London Underground and buses
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Better cycle parking in and around workplaces, residences, town centres and public buildings
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The majority of LCC's funding comes from membership subscriptions and charitable grants.
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More cycle-friendly streets through the use of cycle lanes and traffic-calming
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LCC campaigns are backed up by a network of local LCC member groups at the
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located at Unit 201 Metropolitan Wharf, 70 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SS.
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Reducing the danger to cyclists from lorries or heavy goods vehicles
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LCC publishes a magazine for its 11,000 members, called the
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Improving access to cycling for people of all abilities
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-31802023
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British charity and lobby group for cycling in London
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