Funding secured for final phase of Ancoats regeneration project in Manchester
A funding package of more than £30m has been agreed by Manchester City Council for the revitalisation of the public realm in Ancoats and associated infrastructure. Following a consultation held earlier this year broad support was found for the plan to enhance the area, which would include the construction of 1,500 new homes and improvements […]
The amount of cyclists in Glasgow increases by 300% in three years
An important active travel route in Glasgow has been praised for improving the number of cyclists on the road. The Garscube Road route has seen a massive rise in a short space of time. It has has gone from seeing around 939 cyclists per week in 2019 to 3,416 per week in 2022. The route […]
Infrastructure Northern Ireland announces £1.75 million active travel scheme for A29 Ring Road, Coleraine
A £1.75 million scheme to create a shared cycle and footway on the A29 Ring Road, Coleraine is due to start on Monday 18 July 2022. This improvement scheme extends a distance of approximately 2.4kms along the A29 Ring Road, Coleraine from Beechfield Park to Portrush Road Roundabout. The work will also include resurfacing of […]
Long-term investment and reliable infrastructure essential to successful second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, says Sustrans
Long-term investment and reliable infrastructure is a essential part of the second Cycling and Walking Strategy, according to Sustrans. Commenting on its launch, Xavier Brice, CEO of walking and cycling charity Sustrans, said: “Sustrans welcomes the Government’s refreshed Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, which shows the urgent need to tackle inequality of access to active […]
Solent bike share scheme to start this summer
Portsmouth City Council accepted a proposal from Solent Transport to introduce a Department for Transport-funded bicycle and e-bike rental scheme this summer. Southampton City Council and Isle of Wight Council will also join the scheme, with Beryl as the approved supplier for the Solent region. Latest in a series of Solent Future Transport Zone recommendations, […]
Funding secured for further active travel improvements in Powys
Powys County Council have secured further Welsh Government funding to extend and improve the active travel routes within the county. Committed to improving facilities for residents wishing to make short journeys on foot or by bike, the council have been working with communities to find potential active travel routes across Powys. Through engagement exercises and […]
TfL completes work to transform Hammersmith gyratory for walking and cycling
Transport for London (TfL) has completed work to transform the roads around Hammersmith gyratory, reducing danger to vulnerable road users at one of London’s most intimidating junctions. The changes will help to build on the huge increases in cycling seen in the capital since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and will it much easier and safer […]
Chris Boardman appointed National Active Travel Commissioner on a permanent basis
Chris Boardman MBE, has been appointed National Active Travel Commissioner on a permanent basis. Chris Boardman will continue to inspire the nation into getting about on foot and by bike after being appointed as permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside several other senior officials, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced today (28 June 2022). Chris, […]
£6m funding boost to make Surrey’s roads safer
Over £6m of additional funding will be dedicated to improving road safety around schools, making walking and cycling safer, and to tackle speeding at known collision hotspots across the county over the next three years. The new funding for a range of highways improvements, will be allocated as follows: £1m per year to improve road […]
Monmouthshire’s plans for Active Travel following Welsh Government funding
Monmouthshire County Council has received Welsh Government Active Travel funding of £3.4m for the financial year 22/23 with the aim of reducing everyday car journeys, and making walking, cycling and wheeling the easiest option. Monmouthshire’s Active Travel strategic focus is on journeys shorter than 3.0 miles to education, employment, shopping, health destinations, bus and rail […]