Transport decarbonisation could provide major boost to local economies
Transport decarbonisation could result in a multi-billion pound boost to local economies across the country, according to a new report. The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) and Hitachi Energy’s report – ‘Decarbonising Transport: Enabling local energy solutions’ – is an analysis of the energy requirements to deliver Net Zero transport systems in local areas […]
New car club service launches in Norwich
A new transport option has arrived in Norwich after a car club launched a joint venture with Norfolk County Council. Enterprise Car Club has taken over the running of the city’s existing car club, which has been in operation since 2010, as part of a commitment to bring sustainable transport options to Norfolk. The car club is a membership service […]
A4 east/west cycle highway route – funding announcement
Slough Borough Council’s transport planning team has secured grant funding to develop a major cycle route across the borough. A total of £10.4m has been awarded from the latest round of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Active Travel Fund, representing full funding for the scheme. The promotion of Active Travel is one of the core […]
Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness
Funding has been awarded to 12 organisations across England with the aim of understanding how transport can play a role in helping people who are feeling lonely. Pilot projects receiving a share of the £5 million funding include support for older people using public transport after the pandemic, autism awareness training for staff across the transport […]
Dynniq UK formally rebranded as SWARCO UK & Ireland in significant integration milestone
Dynniq UK been renamed SWARCO UK & IRLEAND following the company’s acquisition last October and successful integration over the last six months. The business will continue to provide new and existing customers with its full product portfolio of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and solutions supported by its team of service engineers and 24/7 call centre […]
More than three-quarters of people would support the creation of neighbourhoods that make it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport in Cambridge
A new report produced by national walking and cycling charity Sustrans shows that participation in active travel is still high in Greater Cambridge. It also revealed strong public support for further measures that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling. Sustrans England director Midlands and East, Clare Maltby, said: “Greater Cambridge is cleaner and healthier because it […]
Hull City Council makes all-day bus lane fines operational in bid to improve bus reliability
Hull City Council has decided to permanently introduce all-day bus lanes from 07:00 to 18.30 following a successful trial which saw faster journey times. The bus lane cameras were switched back on earlier this month, however drivers were given a two-week warning period without fines, reports the BBC. Andy Burton, from Hull City Council, said […]
A map of one of the more rural areas of the Bradford district aims to help visitors and residents leave their cars
A map of one of the most rural areas of the district of Bradford could help visitors and residents make the choice to chose alternatives to the car. The Bingley Rural Green Travel Project want to encourage more people explore and enjoy the area’s green spaces and hidden gems by walking, cycling and public transport instead […]
£10.4 million awarded for active travel improvements in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council has announced that it has received a £10.4 million share of the latest round of active travel funding. The council has been awarded funding from the third phase of the government’s active travel fund. The council has previously been awarded grants of £600,000 from phase one and £2.98m from phase two. The […]
Green mapping project delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University set to boost roadside biodiversity
A highly detailed map of the habitats found alongside England’s busiest roads will be produced for the first time under plans to boost biodiversity. Manchester Metropolitan University has been commissioned to develop a new mapping system which will make it easier for National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for motorways and major A roads in England, to […]