Worcestershire active travel taskforce off to good start
Improvements to the cycling, walking and wheeling in Worcestershire was on the agenda last week at the first meeting of the newly created Active Travel stakeholder group. More than 30 participants from various backgrounds, representing groups and organisations from across the county. The group has been set up to help inform walking, cycling and wheeling […]
Norfolk County Council to install road sensors to help with gritting routes
New temperature-monitoring sensors are to be installed on more of Norfolk’s roads – to help save money by stopping some unnecessary gritting runs. Norfolk County Council is to use the sensors, after studies showed thousands of pounds had been saved by not sending grit teams out to treat roads that were not cold enough to need treatment. A […]
West Midlands growing cycle network secures a £12.6 million boost
The West Midlands will benefit from more safe cycling and walking routes following the award of £12.6 million from Active Travel England. In this case, the funding will enable Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and council partners to deliver ten new cycling and walking projects in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton. To launch Active Travel Fund […]
Re-flow Field Management recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK by The Sunday Times
Re-flow Field Management has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK for 2023 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious nationwide workplace survey highlights and celebrates outstanding employers in Britain while recognising workplaces that excel in fostering inclusivity and wellbeing for diverse groups such as women, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, […]
Aberdeenshire Council’s sustainability in transportation projects shortlisted in coveted Scottish Transport Awards
Aberdeenshire Council’s work to promote sustainability in transportation has been recognised by being shortlisted in two categories at the ‘Transport Times’ Scottish Transport Awards. The Targeted Travel Behaviour Change Project has made the shortlist for ‘Contribution to Sustainable Transport’, while the Aberdeenshire Bothy project is shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling’ […]
£2.3m funding boost from SPT to encourage sustainable travel
A bid to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has secured funding of £2.3m for Glasgow projects that encourage people to make more sustainable travel choices. The funding will be used to deliver bus infrastructure improvements and network enhancements as well as boosting the recording of active travel levels across our network. Glasgow’s Transport Strategy has set […]
Powys Council to consider winter service review
A public engagement exercise into the next stage of the Powys roads winter service review has now come to an end. The six-week survey asked the people of Powys, partner organisations, local members and town and community councils to have a say in the review process of how Powys roads are categorised and serviced during […]
City of Edinburgh selects Yunex Traffic for Intelligent Infrastructure Project
Yunex Traffic has been awarded a contract by City of Edinburgh Council to enhance its Urban Traffic Control system. Under the Intelligent Infrastructure Project, Yunex Traffic will be supplying intelligent traffic systems that will enable the Council to better manage its road networks, deliver its environmental targets and provide faster, more accurate information to all […]
One young person joins free bus scheme in Scotland every minute
Since the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme in Scotland launched in January 2022, more than 62 million journeys have been made by over 620,000 young people. The increased patronage has enabled some operators to introduce additional services, making bus travel more accessible than ever. This includes West Coast Motors, who doubled the frequency of […]
Government confirms £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes
The Government has announced the latest round of funding for active travel schemes, worth £200 million. The latest round of funding, will provide a boost to high streets and local businesses, and transform the school run for tens of thousands of children, generating up to 16 million extra walking and cycling trips a year, it […]