Cambridgeshire & Peterborogh annnounce new plans to transform travel across region
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s transport network could see significant investment and reshaping following a wide-ranging update delivered by Rob Bridge, chief executive of the Combined Authority, at last week’s board meeting, says Cambs News. The report highlighted progress on key schemes affecting roads, buses, and active travel, while setting out both opportunities and risks in the […]
Barrier repairs on M11 set to cause delays
National Highways is advising motorists planning to travel on the M11 in Cambridgeshire between junction 10 (Duxford) and junction 13 (A1303) in both directions to allow more time for their journeys. The agency is carrying out emergency central reservation barrier repairs. The motorway has been reduced to one lane in both directions with the second […]
Peterborough: A14 junctions 16 to 17 drainage work set to begin
Due to flooding issues, National Highways will be installing new drains on the A14 near Spaldwick and Bythorn near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. This will help better disperse surface water, and reduce future flooding. Road closures will be necessary in order to do the work safely and more details will be provided shortly. The A14 will […]
Cambridgeshire busway to significantly increase capacity
A major investment in Cambridgeshire is set to be made that will significantly raise capacity and also increase the frequency of buses on the Busway to up to every 10 minutes on both sides of the track in peak times. Stagecoach East, the county’s largest bus operator, will see enhanced Busway services that will provide […]
Peterborough’s electric bus depot gets fresh impetus from Combined Authority
This week’s Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board has voted unanimously to push forward Peterborough’s proposed new depot for electric buses, continuing the drive towards net zero public transport for the city and for the whole Combined Authority region. The Combined Authority’s own Transport & Infrastructure Committee had recommended that today’s meeting of the full […]
Peterborough City’s council Leader votes in favour of the Combined Authority’s updated Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP)
Councillor Mohammed Farooq, Leader of Peterborough City Council has voted in favour of the area’s updated Local Transport and Connectivity Plan because he says it is key to transport improvement and growth in the region. Mr Farooq said the plan gave better opportunities for transport choice but at the same time did not penalise people […]
More than half reject Cambridge congestion charge plans
More than half of respondents to a consultation about public transport in Cambridgeshire rejected proposals that include charging motorists. The consultation asked for views about a huge expansion of public transport paid for by a £5 minimum daily charge for driving into or within Cambridge, reports the BBC. More than seven out of 10 respondents […]
Board of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority moves forward key transport projects
The Board of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has given the green light to several key recommendations from the Transport & Infrastructure Committee. One of its priorities is the Wisbech Rail scheme where the Board approved the drawdown of £80,000 from the Medium-Term Financial Plan to develop an Options Assessment Report. The Options Assessment […]
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined approves £550,000 for new active travel routes
In a move set to speed up the delivery of better and safer facilities for cyclists and pedestrians, members of the Combined Authority Board have voted to release over £550k to push through active travel projects within Peterborough’s Fengate development scheme. After an update on the progress of Fengate Phase 1 Full Business Case, members […]
£6 million from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to take A141 St Ives Improvements forward
The Board of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority votes to take the A141 St Ives Improvement scheme up to the next level by putting £6 million to fund the Outline Business Case. Unanimous approval from all members followed a wholehearted recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee. On July 13th, the committee […]