Local authorities have cut 90% of bus services in England since 2020, new research shows
More than 90% of council-run bus services have been cut across England since 2010, according to research by the i newspaper. It said a combined 16 million miles of bus routes had vanished up to March 2023 across the 10 worst-affected areas, which are topped by Cumbria and Hull. The other areas which have seen […]
Council agrees funding for the South East Aylesbury Link Road
Following a Cabinet funding decision yesterday, Buckinghamshire Council has taken another step forward in the construction of the South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR). This key infrastructure project is due to open to traffic in 2026. SEALR will see the construction of 1.1 miles of dual carriageway including three new roundabout junctions. SEALR is an […]
Challenges of road worker abuse highlighted on national television as Stamp It Out Campaign features on BBC Breakfast
The Deputy Chair of the Stamp It Out and one of the campaign’s ambassadors appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to highlight the challenges around roadworker abuse. Following a day where Stamp it Out Founder, Kevin Robinson, and Campaign Communications Director, Adrian Tatum, have been interviewed by by multiple BBC local radio stations the Deputy […]
Most city residents would support switching investment away from roads – says Sustrans survey
Most people (56%) in urban areas would support shifting investment from road building to fund active travel and public transport, a new survey suggests. The poll of 21,000 people commissioned by charity Sustrans indicated that just 17% would oppose such a move, reports the Independent. Half (50%) of respondents said they want to walk more, 43% want […]
The road ahead for 2024: Lincolnshire County Council to move forward after 2023 success with highway maintenance
Lincolnshire’s highways team plans to build on its successes from 2023, with an expanded programme in 2024. This year, the council plans to: Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Over the past year, our team has delivered a huge amount of work across the county and we’re seeing a real turn of the corner […]
£7 million highway maintenance programme to begin next month in Oxfordshire
Surface dressing will improve nearly 100 Oxfordshire roads in more than 50 towns and villages to help prevent potholes Nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7 million highway maintenance programme beginning this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure Ltd will be visiting more than 50 locations […]
Walking and cycling in county to benefit from £2.4m active travel investment
Oxfordshire is to benefit from £2.384 million awarded by Active Travel England – the UK government agency responsible for making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyone to get around in England. The funding has been awarded as part of the fourth phase of the active travel bidding process (active travel tranche 4). Oxfordshire County Council […]
Go North East says it is leading the way on electric buses
Go North East, already home to the largest electric bus fleet in the region, has announced plans to further expand its number of zero-emission vehicles. This significant development has been made possible through a successful partnership with Transport North East, securing £5.7 million of government funding. Transport North East is among the 25 local transport […]
Scenic 32-mile cycle trail through Manchester and Salford launches
A scenic cycle which passes through cemeteries across Manchester and Salford has been organised to highlight a new bike trial. Launched as a partnership between ‘Friends of’ groups in Manchester and Salford, as well as the respective local Councils, the bike trail will see a route charted through eight cemeteries in total, linking the two […]
£101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide
Communities across England will benefit from £101 million of government funding for high-quality walking and cycling routes, improving the quality of local public engagement for new walking and cycling schemes, free e-cycle loans, expanding trials of side road zebra crossings and developing new active travel routes in National Parks, government agency Active Travel England (ATE) […]
