A record €1 billion investment by Government since 2020 to prioritise safe walking and cycling for people
The Minister for Transport in Ireland Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State Jack Chambers TD joined National Transport Authority (NTA) Deputy CEO Hugh Creegan to announce €290m in funding to local authorities across Ireland to support the rollout of walking and cycling infrastructure in 2024. This latest allocation means 2024 will be the year […]
Work to begin on the Welshpool active travel scheme
Work to improve active travel provision on Severn Road, in Welshpool is due to begin on Monday 27 November. Identified on the Active Travel Network Maps (ATNM) by the community, this route would form the first phase of a wider project to create a local active travel network – enabling more journeys to be undertaken […]
Active travel project set to move up a gear im Dundee
Work to deliver the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel Project could be set to move up a gear, as more than £1.25 million of further investment is recommended for approval by councillors. The Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee will discuss a tender to deliver components of the initiative at the Castle Green […]
Transport systems need to be made safe, healthy and sustainable, says World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has called for transport networks around the world to be made ‘safe, healthy and sustainable’ and has said those responsible for them should increase investments in walking, cycling and use of public transport. Speaking at this week’s 7th UN Global Road Safety Week, Dr Etienne Krug, Director of the Department of […]
Liverpool City Region announce £1.4m active travel funding
Plans to improve cycling and walking in the Liverpool City Region have been given a boost thanks to a fresh injection of funding. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that a new pot of £1.4m funding will help to pay for a variety of active travel projects. This will include detailed local route […]
Northumberland consultation opens for thoughts on £500m walking, wheeling, and cycling strategy
Northumberland County Council has started a consultation on a new £500m active travel plan. The North East Active Travel Strategy features plans for half a billion pounds worth of walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure across the north east of England. The strategy, created by Transport North East, is not yet funded but it is hoped the plans could […]
‘Think outside the car’ this summer campaign launched by Essex County Council
Essex County Council is urging residents to “think outside the car” this summer. The new social media campaign will feature trips and events which can easily be reached by bike, on foot or by public transport. It will also highlight all the exciting sustainable transport initiatives currently running in Essex. Cllr Lee Scott, ECC Cabinet […]
Norwich and Great Yarmouth to receive funding boost for Active Travel
Residents in Norwich and Great Yarmouth are set to benefit from three new schemes proposed as part of the council’s latest funding award from central government for active travel improvements across the region. The Government’s new executive agency Active Travel England, led by Chris Boardman, will oversee the delivery of 134 first-rate schemes, backed by […]
