More of county’s roads should become 20mph speed limits say Cambridgeshire councillors
More of Cambridgeshire’s roads should become 20mph speed limits, according to its councillors. Criteria for a proposal which would allow more roads in Cambridgeshire to have a 20mph speed limit could be expanded so higher speed roads can be considered, they have said. Cambridgeshire County Council is working on a scheme to allow residents to […]
Case study: How City TM found the flexibility to grow sustainably using the Re-flow platform
Re-Flow’s goal is to give businesses the tools and opportunity to grow and pursue their goals. For City TM, that meant finding the breathing room to stay current with their business and the challenges and opportunities it faced, while remaining efficient and sustainable. City TM could find that with its platform. Context City Traffic Management […]
Public transport in towns and cities inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into public transport in towns and cities in England and is inviting written contributions. This inquiry will assess public transport travel trends in towns and cities. It will consider how public transport choices vary across different demographics and the impact of technology on how […]
Coventry set to receive £110.9million funding towards sustainable transport
Coventry City Council is set to receive £110.9 million funding towards sustainable transport after a bid as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) City Regional Sustainable Transport Fund, which is being administered to and allocated by city regions. Cllr Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change, said: “This funding pot will […]
Council welcomes reduced bus fare initiatives in boost to low carbon travel
Cornwall Council has welcomed the first in a series of low fare initiatives to make bus travel cheaper, easier and more attractive to new passengers. Working together under the Transport for Cornwall (TfC) partnership, bus companies Cornwall by Kernow, Go Cornwall Bus, Stagecoach, Hopleys, OTS and Travel Cornwall have introduced a series of measures aimed at encouraging more people to jump […]
A community approach to air quality in Guilford
A local online debate in Guildford, Surrey has led to a renewed focus on air quality. More than a hundred people took part in an online debate last week to discuss the future of Guildford town centre and all agreed that they must tackle the borough’s air quality ‘together.’ The webinar is part of a […]
Early works set to begin on major Crewe highways scheme
Works to prepare for the delivery of a major highways scheme in Crewe will begin next week – with the main works set to get underway by summer. The North West Crewe Package (NWCP) will see a series of highways and junction improvements made around the Leighton area to ease congestion and improve access to Leighton Hospital, […]
Need for Norwich Western Link reaffirmed by local residents and key supporters
Norfolk needs the Norwich Western Link to tackle congestion, boost the economy and improve road safety – that’s the message from key supporters of the project as a petition in support of the new link road between the A47 and Broadland Northway reached more than 2,750 signatures. The local MP, business and community leaders and […]
Two Newham Low Traffic Neighbourhoods recommended to be made permanent after successful trial
The Maryland and Odessa Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), are recommended to be made permanent following a successful trial that has seen a significant decrease in traffic volumes, a significant increase in cycling trips, and improvements in air quality. The scheme has also seen a decrease in speeds on roads and fewer injuries caused by road […]
Oxford City Council launches combined parking and bus tickets at park and rides
Regular visitors to Oxford using on the Park and Rides can now benefit from a combined bus and parking season ticket for the first time. It means Oxford Bus Company season ticket holders using the Park and Ride services will be able to choose to add parking when buying their bus season ticket. Those who do […]