Tour of Britain stage sees boost for cycling initiative in Warwickshire
Thousands of people are getting on their bikes in Warwickshire this month as part of an active travel campaign that aims to build on the hugely successful Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s cycling race. Stage four of the Tour weaved through the county earlier this month, when thousands of spectators lined the 116-mile route to […]
Lincolnshire: Plans to bring Spalding to Pinchbeck Active Travel improvements to life still underway
The Spalding to Pinchbeck Active Travel improvements project is pressing ahead, with construction due to start next spring. Below is an update on the Spalding to Pinchbeck Active Travel improvement scheme: A series of drainage surveys are currently scheduled to be carried out overnight this autumn on Pinchbeck Road. Specific dates and times will be […]
Works to start on new section of Kettering Greenway
North Northamptonshire Council will continue its work on the popular Greenway with works starting on a new section on the Ise Lodge in Kettering. The new section will run from Deeble Road to Grantown Close connecting into the already surfaced route through to Barton Road and works are due to start in Autumn 2025. The […]
Work underway to promote safe and active school travel in Aberdeen
Several schemes are planned or in place to encourage pupils to walk, wheel, cycle, or use public transport for school travel, the Council’s Net Zero, Environment, and Transport committee heard today. Based on a travel plan developed alongside pupils, a new cycle track has been installed at Brimmond School to encourage younger pupils to cycle […]
£20.7million Bee Network boost for Active Travel
Greater Manchester is set to benefit from more than £20 million of investment in sustainable and active modes of travel. From building new crossings and improving pavements to expanding the cycle hire scheme, the latest funding allocation – agreed at a meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – is part of a continued […]
Get the message: Share the Road campaign launched by Hull City Council
Hull City Council and members of the Hull Cycle Forum have launched the ‘Share the Road’ campaign with the goal of encouraging motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly. The campaign will cover several themes, including: safe passing distances for vehicles overtaking cyclists, which is 1.5m at 30mph; […]
Next steps outlined for Bath active travel scheme
The consultation report for a proposed walking, wheeling and cycling scheme in Bath has been published, alongside next steps for the project. The Bath Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Links scheme went out to public consultation last year on the project’s proposals, including 6.2km of new cycling routes across the city, as well as multiple active […]
Almost £15m to be spent on two active travel schemes in Northumberland
The North East Combined Authority is to provide the majority of the funding for two new active travel schemes in Northumberland, with just over £2m being put forward by Northumberland County Council. A total of £9.7m will be spent on the A193 Active Travel Scheme between Kingsway in Blyth and Old Hartley near Whitley Bay, connecting with existing […]
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 […]