New protected cycle route opens in Aldgate, London
A new protected cycling link has opened on Mansell Street in Aldgate, connecting two major existing Cycleways Consultations have now launched into the scheme on Mansell Street and the CS8 route between Lambeth Bridge and Chelsea Bridge Investing in walking, cycling and public transport is critical to the sustainability and success of the capital’s economy and the wider UK […]
Proposals published for improving transport, travel and public spaces in Market Drayton
Proposals for improving transport, travel and public spaces in Market Drayton have been published by Shropshire Council, with local residents and businesses encouraged to comment on which of the ideas they would like to see progressed – if funding becomes available. Proposals include improvements to public realm and crossings on key streets in the town […]
Braintree’s Council launches #CycleBraintreeDistrict competition
Braintree District Council in Essex has launched a competition to encourage people to get on their bikes and explore cycle routes throughout their area. Residents are being asked to get out their bikes and cycle routes throughout the district to see the best the area has to offer. The Council has published family friendly cycle […]
Work starts on major neighbourhood cycling route improvements in Leicester
Work has started on a major new neighbourhood cycling route in Leicester as part of a government-backed citywide programme of investment in sustainable transport. Leicester City Council is investing £1.8million to improve a 2.5km route along Blackbird Road, Parker Drive and Beaumont Leys Lane, to help encourage more people to make the shift to walking […]
New multi-million pound investment in walking and cycling throughout Liverpool city centre
Almost £13.5m is to be spent improving routes across the city after Liverpool Council approved the receipt of a grant from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). The funds are from the investment it received from the government’s Levelling Up fund. Cllr Pam Thomas, Liverpool Council cabinet member for equality, diversity and inclusion, said the new scheme […]
Transport Infrastructure Ireland launches plan for National Cycle Network
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has this week launched plans for an ambitious National Cycle Network (NCN), a planned core cycle network of 3,500km that will criss-cross the country, connecting more than 200 villages, towns and cities. The network will include cycling links to transport hubs, education centres, employment centres, leisure and tourist destinations, and support […]
Sustrans to launch the Walking and Cycling Index, the first report to include walking data
Sustrans, in partnership with 18 urban areas across the UK and Ireland, is set to launch the Walking and Cycling Index. This is the new name for Bike Life, its assessment of cycling in urban areas that has been running for eight years, and for the first time will include data on walking and wheeling. […]
Cork works up masterplan for active travel to create first 20-minute neighbourhood
Nearly €6m is to be spent to build a 5.5km network of bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to create Cork’s first 20-minute neighbourhood in Mahon. It is hoped the network will encourage people to ditch the car in favour of cycling and walking in an area that is home to three schools, a massive shopping […]
5p cut in fuel duty represents three times the current active travel spend, says new report
A 5p cut in fuel duty represents three times the current spending on active travel in the UK, according to a new report, which suggests that the financial relief would be better invested in active travel. The ‘Spending £2.4bn Better’ technical report concludes that the fuel duty cut – applied by the government in response to […]
Cheshire East Council seeks feedback on two cycling and pedestrian schemes in Crewe
Cheshire East Council is inviting feedback on two schemes which will create new, attractive, and more direct links for pedestrians and cyclists between Crewe railway station and the town centre. The council has long-term ambitions to improve pedestrian and cycle links across Crewe to encourage an increase in active travel. As part of these ambitions, […]