Work on improved cycle routes in the Nottingham area of Bilborough moves onto Hollington Road
The next phase of cycle path construction continues in Bilborough as work moves onto Hollington Road. Nottingham City Council has received funding from the Government to improve access to employment and aid sustainable travel as part of the Transforming Cities Fund. Following a positive public consultation work started in summer 2024 to create a new, […]
Glasgow Bike Hire Scheme Hits 2.5million Hires
Glasgow’s OVO Bikes hire scheme has pedal powered its way to 2.5 million journeys with use of the service shooting up in the past two years. The rapid growth in the bike hire scheme has gone hand in hand with a significant expansion of the hire network, which is now well beyond the original target […]
Next steps for Clevedon scheme to be agreed
Following an independent review of the Clevedon seafront and Hill Road active travel scheme, North Somerset Council’s Executive will meet next week to consider the outcomes of the review and what should happen next. The report for consideration has been published this weeks and makes a number of recommendations for councillors to consider, including: Cllr Hannah Young, Executive Member […]
People asked for views on travelling by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling between two key locations in Salford
People are being asked to share their experiences of travelling by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling between two key locations in Salford as part of efforts to speed up journeys and make public transport more reliable. Views are being sought on the route of the existing number 50 bus service between Salford Crescent and MediaCityUK, […]
Cycling, walking and safer routes works taking shape in East Lothian
East Lothian Council’s Active Travel Team has reported progress with a range of active travel across the county. Taking full advantage of Scottish Government funding, East Lothian Council’s Active Travel Team has been busy taking forward projects which benefit everyone walking, cycling and wheeling around the county, said the council. A path under the railway at […]
Marsh Lane Roundabout ‘Levelling Up’ works complete
Major improvement works to reduce congestion and improve safety at Boston’s A16/Marsh Lane roundabout are now complete. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “After six months of hard work, I’m incredibly happy to announce that our improvements to the A16/Marsh Lane roundabout are now complete and that the roundabout is fully re-opened. “The goal […]
TfL and Brent Council set out new plans to make walking and cycling safer and easier between Wembley Central and Harlesden
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting people to have their say on major new plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle between Wembley Central and Harlesden stations. Walking, cycling and public transport are amongst the most affordable and sustainable ways to travel, and TfL is working to make transport […]
New cycleway in Peterborough City Council will encourage active travel
Members of Peterborough City Council’s cabinet today authorised a works order of up to £2million for Milestone Infrastructure Ltd to build the cycleway along Thorpe Wood and a section of Thorpe Road. The move comes after the council received around £3 million from the government’s Active Travel England scheme, as part of a joint bid […]
Shrewsbury On Your Bike scheme wins £340,000 of Government funding
A bike hire scheme, more rickshaws, cargo bikes and an electric shuttle service will be trialled in Shrewsbury following a successful funding bid. Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership has secured more than £340,000 of UK Government funding for the ‘On Your Bike’ project which will see a range of active travel options coming to the […]
Active Travel work moves up a gear in Dundee
More than £1.25 million worth of work is to start on the next phase of the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel Project on Monday November 13. This will deliver the Caste Green & Mill Street Shared Cycleway and footway, which includes improvements at the Castle Lane/Esplanade junction. Funded by the Scottish Government through Sustrans […]
