Pavement parking powers needed now, councils urge
Powers to ban pavement parking need to be extended to all areas across England to save lives and make our streets safer, more than three years after a government consultation to introduce them ended, according to a new report published by the Local Government Association (LGA). Older and disabled people, including those who use wheelchairs, […]
Decade of renewal plan for Wandsworth roads and pavements
A 10-year programme of improvements will tackle the deteriorating condition of Wandsworth’s roads and pavements, under new proposals from the council’s transport cabinet member. Councillor Jenny Yates said: “Wandsworth is a fantastic place to live, but after years of under-investment its roads and pavements are showing too many signs of wear and tear. “I’ve been […]
Work to commence on new cycleway in West Lothian
Work is set to start on the construction of a new section of cycleway/footpath that will link the Wester Inch area directly to the existing path network in Whitehill Industrial Estate and on to Blackburn. The project features as part of the West Lothian Active Travel Plan which sets to provide more active travel opportunities […]
New cycle and walking trail to be launched in Driffield, East Yorkshire to help promote active travel
A fun new cycling and walking trail is to launch in Driffield to encourage people to follow a route around the town and solve a puzzle at the same time. The eight-mile-long Driffield Code Breaker Trail directs cyclists and walkers on a circular route starting from outside Driffield Library and Customer Service Centre in Cross […]
Nottinghamshire County Council to allocate more money to highway maintenance after a winter of storms
Nottinghamshire County Council is set to allocate extra money for highway maintenance repairs following the unprecedented rainfall during Storm Babet in October and Storm Henk in January. A cabinet meeting on February 8, which proposed the budget for the 2024-25 financial year ahead, heard that the council was in a better position than most authorities, reports the […]
‘Hop on’ ANY bus with more convenient tickets in Portsmouth
Bus users in Portsmouth have reason to celebrate as the city unveils a range of new bus tickets, for both First and Stagecoach buses, that promise to make bus travel more convenient and accessible to all. Effective from the 11 February, three new bus tickets are available to people travelling alone or as part of […]
West Midlands Combined Authority allocates funding to projects to expand and decarbonise transport links, support green skills, and develop zero carbon homes
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has signed off on a £1.2bn budget, including funds to help the region cut carbon emissions, roll out a more sustainable transport system, and deliver a regional Plan for Growth that aims to achieve net zero by 2041 – nine years ahead of the government’s national target. Alongside hundreds […]
Clean air investment projects to reduce harmful pollution for Sheffield’s children
Several projects designed to reduce children’s exposure to harmful road pollution around their schools are to be expanded as part of plans to spend money generated from the Clean Air Zone (CAZ). The Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee will hear the proposal to invest £1m of the income from the Clean Air Zone. Any […]
Bracknell Forest Council to spend £5 million on highway maintenance
Bracknell Forest Council is to spend £5 million over the next four years on highways maintenance. The £5m is part of a proposed capital budget for infrastructure spending that will be voted on by the rest of the council at a meeting on 21 February. It comes months after it revealed more than one in […]
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. […]
