More transport choice and an improved built environment is at heart of new 10-year plan in Hampshire
A new local transport plan (LTP4) that aims to boost economic prosperity, reduce carbon pollution, help promote healthy lifestyles and build stronger communities is to be considered by Hampshire County Council If adopted by the County Council, the Plan will influence and shape the way people travel over the next ten or more years. […]
Cornwall chosen to deliver pilot aimed at making walking, cycling and wheeling part of everyday life
Cornwall Council is one of 13 authorities chosen to deliver a new pilot scheme aimed at encouraging adults to choose ‘active travel’. It has been given around £840,000 by the government to boost the number of people who pick healthy forms of transport over jumping in the car as part of their daily lives. Active […]
TfL rolls out tougher action on fare evaders and staff abuse with increased penalty fares and body worn cameras
Transport for London (TfL) has announced tough new action on fare evasion and staff abuse, making body worn video part of its essential kit and increasing the penalty fare from £80 to £100 to act as a further deterrent to fare evasion. TfL has also published new data which shows that it prosecuted 19,614 people […]
Final phase of Glasgow Transport Strategy approved
Glasgow’s plans for a reshaped transport network that tackles carbon emissions and inequalities can now be prepared for delivery after a crucial element of the city’s transport strategy was approved by the council’s City Administration Committee. The Glasgow Transport Strategy is set to play a central role in the fight against climate change but also […]
M42 bridge to be demolished this weekend
A bridge over the M42 near Birmingham will be demolished this weekend, after repeatedly being hit by lorries over the last decade. The structure between junctions 7 (M6 J4) and 6 (Birmingham Airport) was struck twice in one week by lorries using the motorway last month, causing significant damage. Since then, the southbound carriageway has […]
Work gets underway on Fife active travel network
Construction of a new active travel network to improve links throughout Levenmouth in Fife is set to get underway. The Levenmouth Connectivity Project aims to connect communities across the area by creating a safe and attractive walking, wheeling, and cycling network which will be accessible to all. Millions of pounds of investment have been secured […]
First fines handed out for Edinburgh pavement parking
More than 200 drivers have already been fined for parking on pavements, beside dropped kerbs or for double parking since Edinburgh began enforcing new parking laws last week. The Scotsman newspaper reports Edinburgh Council has told it that between the start of enforcement on Monday, 29 January and Tuesday, 6 February, a total of 218 […]
Litter campaigners reported to be taking National Highways to court
National Highways is facing court action, accused of failing to keep the nation’s highways clean. Walesonline reports that, in a national first, non-profit campaign group Clean Up Britain (CLUB) has launched a case against National Highways over what they say is its inability to clear up litter on roads, “despite getting billions of pounds every […]
MPs planning law to regulate London’s pedicabs
MPs are planning a new law to license pedicabs in London. The city’s Evening Standard newspaper reports the Pedicabs (London) Bill has cleared the Lords and Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt told Parliament that MPs would begin scrutinising it on February 28. The report explains the bill will allow for the regulation of the vehicles for […]
