Cycling and walking plans receive high level of support in Portsmouth
Safer and improved walking and cycling routes could be one step closer, following support for various schemes to make active travel options more attractive for Portsmouth residents and commuters. Portsmouth city council has received responses from over 700 people in support of proposed walking and cycling improvement plans, which shows the importance of making these […]
Proposed route of 26-mile ‘cycle spine’ through Gloucestershire revealed
A proposed 26-mile ‘cycle spine’ through Gloucestershire has been announced. Extending from Stroud to Bishop’s Cleeve, the map shows how the route would pass through Gloucester and Cheltenham, creating a substantial cycling and walking network through the county. Funding has already been committed to link Gloucester city centre to Cheltenham, with a route along the […]
Cambridge researchers develop free, online tool to help planners design active travel into cities and towns
A new, free online tool to help transport planners design active travel into towns and cities has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The Cambridge team has created the Integrated Transport and Health Impact Modelling Tool (ITHIM), and other models to assess the health effects and trade-offs of different transport scenarios and policies. Typically […]
The Green Party pushes active travel spend in Shropshire
The Green Party has called on Shropshire Council to create a new investment fund of £4.6 million for improved facilities for walking, cycling and public transport across the county. The council is due to set its budget at a meeting on Thursday and the Greens will be proposing spending money on promoting walking, cycling and […]
Birmingham goes ‘Big’ on bikes giveaway
Twenty of 500 selected Birmingham residents collected a free bicycle yesterday, courtesy of Birmingham City Council’s ‘Big Birmingham Bikes’ scheme. Big Birmingham Bikes is a city council initiative which aims to increase the health and mobility of those who do not have the resources to buy their own bicycles. Between January and March 2022, 380 […]
Sustrans report £1.7 billion in local business benefit from cycle and pathway use
Cycleways and pathways in the UK have contributed towards £1.7 billion in local business benefits according to the Sustrans Paths for everyone: Three years on report. The analysis in the report said 72% of users stated the Network is their best option for transport, with 95% of using it for exercise. The Network has also […]
Improvement work to Leamington Spa Station is right on track
Work starts this month on a near £2m redevelopment of Leamington Spa station forecourt, which is due to be ready in time to welcome thousands of Commonwealth Games visitors in July. The renewal and refurbishment of the station entrance and pedestrian underpass will promote active travel and sustainable transport options, making it easier for train […]
Revamp for Salford’s iconic Chapel Street
Salford’s Chapel Street is set for a £4 million revamp as part of new cycling and walking measures. It’s all designed to ‘transform a section of Chapel Street into an attractive and people focused route’, transport bosses have said. The money is coming from the Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund (MCF), a £5.4 million […]
New images show over 60km new or improved pathways proposed by the Lower Thames Crossing
New artist impressions and maps released by National Highways show over 60km of new or improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, that will be delivered in Kent, Thurrock, Brentwood and Havering as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project. National Highways is one of the biggest builders of new pathways in the UK, […]
New £770,000 funding puts wheels in motion on active travel in Argyll and Bute
Communities across Argyll and Bute are set to benefit from a host of active travel projects following the announcement of new Scottish Government funding. Argyll and Bute Council has received an award of £771,900 from the Places for Everyone programme to deliver ambitious regeneration projects through design stage to construction. Places for Everyone is a […]