Mayor of London can install ULEZ cameras in Essex boroughs without their permission, government says
The Mayor of London has the power to install cameras for a planned expansion of ULEZ without permission from councils in Essex, the government has said. As the debate rages on over the planned expansion of the ultra low emission zone, a row as broken out between Transport for London and councils in Essex where […]
£2 DigiGo single fares for on-demand transport in Essex extended until end of June
DigiGo, Essex County Council’s on-demand shared public transport service, has extended its participation in the Government’s Bus Fare Cap Grant until June 30. This means that all single DigiGo tickets will remain capped at just £2 until this date, across the county. DigiGo is a shared public transport service which offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts […]
Essex questions A12 widening plans
Council leaders in Essex have written to the head of National Highways to express what they call significant concerns about proposals for two sections of the A12 which are planned to be detrunked and transferred to Council control. The leaders of Essex County Council, Braintree District Council and Colchester City Council said the plans for […]
New schemes announced to prioritise road and footpath repairs in Essex
Increased investment in the repair and maintenance of roads and footpaths across Essex has been confirmed for the next year. Speaking at Full Council meeting last week, Cllr Lee Scott, Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Sustainable Transport, announced the budget for 2023/24 for highway and footway repair and maintenance would receive increased investment of […]
Essex Council bid brings £1m active travel capability funding to the region
Families, commuters and school children in Essex will be encouraged to take up active travel habits this year as a result of government funding recently awarded to Essex County Council. The £1 million Capability Funding will be used to plan and develop walking and cycling networks over the next 10 years. This will include running […]
Transport corridor advanced works to begin in Essex
Advanced works on the new Harlow North to Centre Sustainable Transport Corridor in Essex are due to begin between Burnt Mill Roundabout and Harlow Town Centre this month Connecting the new Gilston development with the train station and town centre, the corridor along the A1019 is a key part of the transport infrastructure being delivered […]
New money-saving transport campaign launches for Essex residents
Essex County Council has launched a new Safer, Greener, Healthier campaign which promotes the money-saving benefits of sustainable travel. The campaign, which will run for six weeks and appear on all the main social media platforms, shares tips and information about how cycling, walking, e-scooting and using public transport can help cut costs this winter. […]
Essex County Council expands DigiGo on-demand bus service
Following customer demand, Essex County Council has expanded its on-demand bus service DigiGo to other areas of the county. Passengers can now use DigiGo in Great Dunmow, Stebbing, Great Sailing, Great Canfield and the surrounding areas. Everyone within this new boundary can get to Broomfield Hospital, Braintree Town Centre, GP appointments in Great Dunmow and […]
Essex County Council places £67million funding bid for Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package
Plans to redesign the Army and Navy in Chelmsford have moved another significant step forward, according to Essex County Council. The council has agreed to submit an outline business case to the Department for Transport for funding of £67 million. The funding is for the proposed Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package. This is the […]
RideLondon brings funding to inspire active travel activity in Essex
The London Marathon Charitable Trust (LMCT) has provided a grant of £1 million to inspire active travel activity in Essex, according to Epping Forest Council. The grant looks to expand the Find Your Active small grants programme, scale up Essex Pedal Power, and increase active travel opportunities in our schools and communities. The RideLondon-Essex cycling […]