Wiltshire Council ranked 7th in UK for promoting Active Travel
Wiltshire Council has been named as one of the best in the country for promoting active travel – getting around by foot or pushbike. Indeed, the council overspent on its active travel budget on persuading residents out of their cars. Data collected by specialist insurance company Cycleplan found that less than half of UK councils […]
Dunfermline launches new cycling guide
A new Guide to Cycling Around Dunfermline has been launched to encourage more people to explore the city and its surroundings by bike. Dunfermline is an excellent base for road and gravel cycling, with a range of scenic routes and historic sites that make the area a popular destination for cyclists. The city is surrounded […]
Latest Active Travel plans approved by Cambridgeshire councillors
Cambridgeshire County Councillors at the Highways and Transport Committee have heard about the progress on active travel schemes around the county and accepted more than £4m of additional funding from the Combined Authority and Active Travel England (ATE). In recent years, the council has delivered active travel schemes across the county through more than £2m […]
Tramway Road to open for walking and cycling as Banbury station improvement work continues
Pedestrians and cyclists travelling from south Banbury can look forward to quicker journeys to the rail station as the newly extended Tramway Road and footpath will open on Wednesday 18 June. Drivers will be able to access the Banbury United football ground and the industrial estate using the new section of road and new roundabout. […]
North Somerset: A greener commute on the Pier to Pier Way
An initiative to promote the Pier to Pier Way as a valuable commuting option is underway thanks to a partnership between North Somerset Council and Sustrans, the charity dedicated to making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel, and cycle. This increasingly popular active travel route links Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, offering a healthier, quicker, and more […]
Transport Scotland allocates over £26 million for active travel infrastructure projects
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has announced the allocation of over £26 million to make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys in Scotland. Regional Transport Partnerships and Local Authorities have applied through ‘Tier 2’, which is the construction element of the Scottish Government’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund, through […]
Walking and cycling improvements coming to Chipping Norton and Woodstock
Two west Oxfordshire towns and their surrounding areas are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking over the next 10 years. Oxfordshire County Council has approved local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs) for Chipping Norton and Woodstock. The LCWIPs set out how to improve the rural market towns’ walking and […]
Sustrans: Children in Scotland want safer places for walking, wheeling and cycling
Children in Scotland want to see improved streets for walking, wheeling and cycling, according to our first ever Children’s Walking and Cycling Index Scotland report. The national report reveals that 84% of children in Scotland would like more traffic-free paths and quiet routes for walking and cycling. Meanwhile 77% of children support the creation of more segregated cycle […]
Report highlights active travel inequality
A new report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) has identified barriers preventing many people from enjoying the benefits of active travel, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. The Active Travel and Social Justice Report, which was was compiled by Dr. Tom Cohen and Dr. Ersilia Verlinghieri of the University of […]
Santander Cycles scheme to double Day Pass ride time from April
TfL and Santander are making significant improvements to the Santander Cycles scheme by doubling the day pass ride time and reducing the price of hiring an e-bike. The changes will help to make cycling more accessible to Londoners and tourists and provide them with affordable and green methods of travelling across the capital. Lack of […]