Report finds residents want more money spent on ‘active travel’ schemes
A majority of residents in the Liverpool City Region want to move money currently spent on road building to fund more infrastructure that helps people walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport, according to a new report by the charity Sustrans with The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The Liverpool City Region Walking and Cycling […]
New plans for electric vehicle charging and improving air quality in Reading
Plans to create a comprehensive charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and improve air quality in Reading are due to be discussed next week. Members of the Strategic Environment, Planning and Transport (SEPT) committee will be asked to adopt both the Council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) strategy and Air Quality Action Plan at a meeting […]
Buchanan Computing working with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Kent CC to automate time consuming manual data processes
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and Kent County Council are showcasing how data sharing between platforms can be used to improve time consuming processes within local government and improve efficiency. Both councils are using Buchanan Computing’s ParkMap platform, to automate other time intensive data collation processes including land search information and streetwork data. The […]
Parents are the key to getting children into active travel, says Brunel University study
Cycling is an active and environmentally friendly way for schoolchildren to travel and stay healthy, but with only 3% of 5 to 16-year-olds cycling to school in England, it could be parents who are standing in the way, according to new research. A new study from Brunel University London shows that children’s cycling frequency is […]
Haringey launches electric bike hire scheme
Opportunities for residents and visitors to cycle in Haringey just stepped up a gear with the launch of the borough’s first dockless electric bike hire scheme. The council is partnering with e-bike industry leaders Lime and Forest for the 18-month trial to boost options for affordable, active travel around Haringey. Backed by residents in a […]
Supporting children to travel actively: free scootability training in Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Road Safety Partners are supporting Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel by offering free Scootability training throughout the county during the first week of the Easter holidays (25 – 29 March). Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is committed to providing young people with the training needed to make journeys safely. Team Rubicon, […]
Connected Urban: CU Phosco Lighting set to revolutionise Smart City Infrastructure with Innovative Smart Pole launch
CU Phosco Lighting has unveiled a new product, Connected Urban, which they believe will become the next evolution in smart city infrastructure. In response to the increasing demand for densification of 4G networks and to support the continued rollout of 5G, Connected Urban has been designed to enhance connectivity on our streets, delivering both macro […]
Small increase to parking charges in Cambridge to encourage active travel
Following a review of fees relating to parking and traffic management, as part of the council’s budget, the cost of on-street parking in Cambridge will increase slightly to help with inflation as well as encourage people to make more sustainable travel choices. A small increase is being in introduced for all pay and display parking […]
Funding to help improve Coventry’s roads and pavements
Coventry City Council is set to invest almost £20m improving roads and pavements in the next financial year. The ambitious plans cover more than 160 projects that include repairing and maintaining the city’s roads and pavements, improving flood protection and investing in road safety schemes to help reduce road collisions. The money will be used […]
Industry comes together for Respect Our Workforce Week, as Stamp It Out campaign proves awareness leads to increases in reporting
Resources are now available for company’s wanting to support the forthcoming Respect Our Worforce Week, taking place March 11th-15th. The campaign is calling on the whole supply chain to help raise awareness of the challenges facing our workforce as well as the solutions being providing to solve them. Respect Our Workforce week, aims to empower […]
