Moray Macdonald named as new Chair of Trustees at Sustrans
Sustrans, the charity making it easier for people to walk, wheel, and cycle, has announced that Moray Macdonald has been selected as its new Chair of Trustees. Moray, who currently sits on the Board, replaces outgoing chair Lynne Berry CBE who is stepping down after four and half years. He brings with him over 25 […]
Gloucestershire County Council starts consultation on long-term future of cycling in the county
Gloucestershire County Council has started a public consultation on the long-term future of cycling in Gloucestershire. By working with Sustrans, a charity that looks after the national cycling network, the county council wants to identify a potential long-term strategic cycling network across the county. This network would aim to connect people and places across the […]
Work due to start on £4.7million Burgess Hill scheme in Sussex
Work is due to start soon on a £4.7million scheme to support the local economy and improve active/sustainable travel options in Burgess Hill, according to West Sussex County Council. The Western Gateway and Station Improvements Scheme is scheduled to start on 27 June and is one of a series of projects in the town which […]
Highland Council takes another step toward improving active travel in Inverness
The Highland Council has taken another step towards improving walking, wheeling and cycling in the city and help tackle the climate and ecological emergency declared in 2019. Planning permission has now been granted (planning reference: 22/00849/FUL) for a new active travel route that will connect the National Cycle Network in Inverness between Cradlehall Business Park […]
New walking and cycling route launched that links Offerton and Stockport with wider network
To mark an upcoming festival of sport, a new walking and cycling route linking Offerton to Stockport town centre has been opened for residents to use, says Stockport Council. The new route, which includes new crossings and avoids busy main roads, is part of Stockport Council’s commitment to improve the borough’s active travel routes through […]
Modeshift STARS for active travel awarded to St Basils
St Basils, an organisation that works with young homeless people in Birmingham, has gained Modeshift STARS accreditation for its efforts to encourage active travel. Cllr Liz Clements, cabinet member for transport, presented the team with the bronze level award. The Modeshift STARS scheme is accredited to organisations that encourage their staff to take up more active modes […]
Nottingham City Council wins bid for £18m for cycle and bus improvements
Nottingham City Council has successfully bid for more than £18m of external funding for cycling and bus improvements which will help towards Nottingham’s carbon neutral ambitions. A segregated cycle corridor with improvements for pedestrians along St Ann’s Well Road, along with cycling and walking improvements along Lincoln Street in Basford and at Beechdale Road’s junction […]
Citywide action for Clean Air Day in Southampton
Southampton City Council is once again facilitating a range of activities to encourage everyone to think about how the city can collectively reduce air pollution on national Clean Air Day Southampton City Council is once again facilitating a range of activities to encourage everyone to think about how the city can collectively reduce air pollution […]
Scottish Government appoints ambassador for active travel
The Scottish Government has appointed Lee Craigie as the new Ambassador for Active Travel. As part of a significant expansion of investment in walking, wheeling and cycling, the Scottish Government is currently reviewing how its programmes are planned and delivered. As an evolution of her previous role as Active Nation Commissioner, Lee has agreed to […]
Programme to increase active travel in Cambridgeshire set to begin
A programme of Active Travel (Tranche 2) projects, to encourage walking and cycling across Cambridgeshire, is set to be delivered in the next few months. The delivery of the projects follows an earlier trial which led to a series of cycling and walking schemes being introduced during the pandemic. These were funded by the Government […]