Somerset County Council sets out £163 million ‘green route map’ for better bus services
An ambitious blue-print to transform bus travel and make a massive contribution to tackling climate change was approved by Somerset County Council’s cabinet this week. Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) drafted in partnership with local operators sets out a radical overhaul of services in the county and is being submitted as the bid for […]
TfL starts work on Battersea Bridge safety improvements
Transport for London (TfL) is starting work this week to make crossing Battersea Bridge safer, as part of its work to improve road safety in the area in line with its Vision Zero goal of eliminating death and serious injury on the road network. The work will include a new signalised pedestrian crossing on the […]
West Sussex Council successful with active travel bid
The Government has awarded £274,900 so the County Council can develop its next package of cycling and walking schemes and promotional activity. The successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Enabling Fund means that initial designs for three Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) schemes can be developed ready for the next round of […]
Road pricing ‘inevitable’ say transport experts
Road pricing is inevitable in the UK to replace lost tax revenue as the government phases out petrol and diesel cars in the coming years, transport experts have warned. This is according to a Financial Times report which said Treasury papers published on Tuesday, alongside a broader net zero strategy document, outlined how the push […]
e-bikes scheme comes to the Isle of Wight
Beryl is launching an innovative scheme on the Isle of Wight to provide access to electric bikes (e-bikes) for residents who regularly travel between Newport and Cowes. The operator, who already runs the e-scooter hire pilot on the Island, is making e-bikes available in the towns of Newport and Cowes over the next six months […]
Importance of reliable and efficient transport to the North of England’s businesses revealed in new research
Transport for the North (TfN) data show the challenges and opportunities for the region’s businesses when it comes to employee travel choices, delivery reliability, and decarbonisation Businesses across the North of England have spoken out on the importance of reliable and efficient transport connections in a new report, highlighting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Shropshire Council repairs 15,000 potholes in six months
Shropshire Council has repaired more than 15,000 potholes in the last six months, latest figures show. In total, 15,189 potholes have been tackled since 19 April 2021 – an average of more than 2500 every month – with more being repaired every day. As part of efforts to improve the county’s roads, crews from Shropshire […]
‘Ambitious and innovative’ new transport plan for Oxfordshire
A new transport plan for Oxfordshire has set out a vision to deliver a zero-carbon transport network by 2040 and help create a thriving county, tackle inequality, protect our environment and improve the health and wellbeing of residents. The Local Transport and Connectivity Plan sets out to achieve this by reducing the need to travel […]
Air pollution in Winchester falls below pre-pandemic levels
Air pollution in Winchester has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, according to the council. Although the number of cars coming into the city is back to pre-pandemic levels the morning and evening rush hours are now less intense, reducing pollution. Cllr Martin Tod, Cabinet member for economic recovery, told full Council: “Car parking and traffic levels […]
Extra money for electric vehicles, grants and infrastructure as part of ‘landmark’ Net Zero Strategy
An extra £350 million has been given by Government to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains as part of a landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will secure 440,000 well-paid jobs and unlock £90 billion in investment in 2030 on its path to ending its contribution to climate […]