Perth and Kinross Council to conduct feasibility study into active travel route across River Tay
Perth and Kinross Council is set to conduct a feasibility study into creating a walking and cycling bridge in Perth. The bridge would provide a safe active travel connection for cyclists going across the River Tay to and from North Inch. Conservative Strathmore councillor Colin Stewart put forward the proposal at a hybrid meeting of Perth and […]
New local authority toolkit launched for active travel
The Government has launched new comprehensive guidance for local authorities on active travel. The guidance covers everything from the main benefits and actions for local authorities including developing a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan, developing a travel demand management plan and describing tools and funding available to them. The guidance said: “Walking and cycling […]
New active travel route opens in Salford for pedestrians and cyclists
A new cycle lane has been completed in Salford-revitalising one of the main routes in and out of the city. Existing roadside cycle lanes and traditional footpaths have been replaced by a £2.5million segregated corridor to help improve Active Travel, the government’s policy supporting journeys by physically-active means. The opening comes with news that Greater […]
MaaS provider to help Leicester City Council
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) technology company SkedGo has announced a contract with Leicester City Council to help strengthen sustainable and active travel in the region. The deal sees the launch of two Android and iPhone apps as part of the Choose How You Move initiative, offering a journey planner that incorporates public transport, e-bikes from Santander Cycles, […]
Cycleway/walkway in West Sussex will connect South Downs Findon Gateway and Findon Valley
A West Sussex scheme to build a 2km-long cycleway/walkway route has been approved to connect Findon Valley with the South Downs National Park gateway of Findon Village. Proposals for an A24 Findon Valley to Findon Village shared path were the subject of public engagement in the summer, with 685 responses received. Local MPs, County Councillors, Arun District Councillors […]
£2m allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly
Over £2 million has been allocated to employers, health and social care providers, social housing residences, community groups, schools and campuses to make it easier and more accessible for more people to cycle. The funding, from the Scottish Government’s active travel budget, has been awarded to 194 organisations and has the potential to benefit more […]
Hundreds take part in workplace active travel challenge in Leicester and Leicestershire
Workplaces in Leicester & Leicestershire have been competing all month to see who can get the most staff to leave their cars at home – with a total of 82 employers and 550 participants taking up the challenge! The Let’s Go – Betterpoints Workplace Challenge has invited anyone who travels to work to walk, run, wheel, […]
Cumbria County Council starts consultation on improving active travel routes
Cumbria County Council has started public consultation on proposals to improve the cycling and walking offer along key corridors within Cumbria. The Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan (CTIP) developed by Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) explains the role of transportation and connectivity in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in Cumbria. In conjunction […]
Government announces £2.5 million more for active travel behavioural change
There will be an additional £2.5 million of government funding for active travel, Trudy Harrison, Active Travel Minister at the Department for Transport has announced. Speaking at Living Streets’ National Walking Summit this week, she announced that the further funding would allow for the continuation of active travel behaviour change outreach programmes. The £2 million […]
Funding boost for walking, wheeling and cycling in Scotland
Through record active travel funding for 2022/2023, the Scottish Government has outlined the next steps in its commitment to put active travel at the heart of transport policy. Minister for Active Travel Patrick Harvie outlined the latest actions to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for shorter everyday journeys during a Scottish Parliament […]