St Helens Council announces £2.2m improved cycle paths and habitats
St Helens Council has announced that a £2.2m investment has been made to improve active travel and green spaces across the borough. In partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the council has confirmed that its Sustainable Urban Development Scheme has been completed to make the region a “better place to live, work and help towards […]
Better provision for pedestrians and cyclists as highways improvement scheme progresses
Work is progressing on the latest highways scheme to improve walking and cycling provision in Cheshire East. The B5358, in Handforth, is undergoing significant improvements, including a new shared footpath for pedestrians and cyclists, including widening of the footway, new drainage, kerbing, refreshed road markings, improvements to a controlled pedestrian crossing, and the installation of […]
£5.8m active travel bridge business case backed in Fife
Plans to deliver a key active travel link in Levenmouth have taken a significant step forward after the business case was approved by councillors. Members of Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee today agreed to progress delivery of the Mountfleurie Active Travel Bridge through Network Rail and their contractor as part of the River Leven Regeneration Programme. […]
Work to start on next Inverness – Beauly walking and cycling link
Work will begin shortly on a new stretch of walking and cycling pathway between Dunballoch and Cabrich, linking the existing Lovat Bridge – Dunballoch pathway with the minor road to Cabrich and onwards to Moniack. Highland Council will provide a safe, segregated, comfortable option for those walking and cycling and marks the creation of another […]
Highway improvements in Wirral would transform route between Birkenhead and Liscard
Wirral Council is beginning a major public consultation and engagement exercise to gather people’s views on a significant regeneration project that aims to encourage more people to walk, cycle or wheel for short journeys along a route connecting two of the borough’s busiest town centres. The Birkenhead to Liscard scheme is the first part of […]
Boardman looks to make active travel “easy, every-day choice”
National Active Travel Commissioner Chris Boardman MBE has attended a meeting at Downing Street as part of the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in sport and physical activity by 2030. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Boardman said: “We are all convinced by the case for health. A healthy […]
New scheme launched to boost health and wellbeing in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire County Council has launched a new active travel scheme to encourage more people to get into walking and cycling in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Funded by Active Travel England, the Inspiring New Travel Options (INTO) initiative aims to get adults into active travel to improve their health and wellbeing. The scheme aims to support adults living with […]
Former Somerset rail bridge to become active travel route
A disused railway bridge that has become a notorious fly-tipping spot could soon become an active travel route under new plans. Stump Cross Bridge carries Ridge Road in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, over the disused Cheddar Valley railway line, which was closed in 1963, reports the BBC. The bridge had fallen into disrepair and become a […]
Liberal Democrats pledge to reverse cuts to cycling and walking budgets
A motion supporting reversing government cuts to cycling and walking in England at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference passed during this morning’s debate on transport. Cycling UK has reacted to support the commitment, but urged the Party to be bolder in its ambitions. Ministers cut the dedicated budget for cycling and walking by 75% in March 2023, […]
New road travel safety playground opened at Glenrothes school in Fife
New playground markings promoting road safety were officially opened on September 21st, at Carleton Primary School in Glenrothes in Fife. The new markings are part of a joint project involving Fife Council Roads and Transportation Services, the Safer Communities team, and funded by national walking charity Paths for All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places grants programme. […]