Transport Decarbonisation Plan – walking and cycling should be natural first choice for short journeys, says Sustrans
Walking and cycling should be the natural first choice for short journeys, according to Sustrans. The Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan was unveiled by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps and Sustrans has said that in order to help reach net-zero there needs to be a fundamental shift towards active travel and public transport […]
Drivers “don’t understand LTN signage”
A new survey suggests that half of drivers do not understand the “no motor vehicles” signs used around Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, with nearly three-in-ten wrongly thinking it means “cars and motorcycles only”. A YouGov survey of more than 2,000 motorists carried out this month suggests that 10% of drivers said the sign did not represent […]
Council consults on active travel solutions for seaside town
People in West Sussex are being urged to give their views on how to boost cycling and walking provision in the seaside town of Shoreham. It’s opened a public consultation on proposals for a permanent cycleway in Upper Shoreham Road between the Old Shoreham Tollbridge and Holmbush Roundabout. They are part of West Sussex County […]
Traffic Wales clarifies tweet about cycling
Traffic Wales has responded to complaints about a tweet suggesting cyclists don’t ride at night to explain it meant to say “without lights”. It’d sent out a tweet from its Traffic Wales South account saying “what are safe tips for being a safe bicyclist? Remember to wear a properly fitted helmet, adjust your bicycle to […]
Westminster Bridge cycle lanes become permanent
Transport for London’s plans to install permanent barriers to block off cycle lanes on Westminster Bridge have been approved by the two affected Boroughs either side of the Thames. Community website London-SE1 reports that both the City of Westminster and Lambeth councils have approved the application for listed building consent for the proposed new layout. […]
Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears
Comprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert says… To read, click here: Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears (irishtimes.com)
Speed cameras and cycling and bus priority considered for busy route in Coventry
Transport planners are looking at plans to reduce the amount of traffic on a busy rat run in Coventry, including putting in a dedicated cycle lane and encouraging cars to take a bigger A road alternative by prioritising buses. CoventryLive reports that planners are looking to cut congestion on on Foleshill Road, and are now […]
West Yorkshire region reports huge rise in cycling and walking during 2020
Last year saw an ‘on-going’ increase in the number of people using cycle and walking routes in West Yorkshire, according to a report prepared for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Committee. This was especially the case ay weekends, said the report, which will give members an update on the impact of Covid 19 on travel […]
Mottram to coast-to-coast Trans Pennie cycle route planned
Highways England is developing plans for a new mile-long combined footpath and cycleway as part of a £228 million bypass to improve journeys between Manchester and Sheffield, further supporting its work in this area. The cycle path would run alongside a new single carriageway road between Mottram Moor and Woolley Bridge, designed to separate Glossop […]
Cycling violation fines nearly halve in London
New figures suggest that the number of cyclists punished in London for breaking rules such as riding through a red light or on the pavement fell by more than 43% in the first six months of the year. The Times reports that 1,825 cyclists faced enforcement action by police, compared to 6,500 in the whole […]