Nottingham City Council wins bid for £18m for cycle and bus improvements
Nottingham City Council has successfully bid for more than £18m of external funding for cycling and bus improvements which will help towards Nottingham’s carbon neutral ambitions. A segregated cycle corridor with improvements for pedestrians along St Ann’s Well Road, along with cycling and walking improvements along Lincoln Street in Basford and at Beechdale Road’s junction […]
Nottingham City Council launches ‘contactless’ travel scheme
Nottingham City Council has launched an ‘Oyster-style’ contactless ticketing system-the first of its kind outside of London. The new Nottingham Contactless multi-operator Tap & Go option – available across Nottingham City Transport buses, NET trams and Linkbuses operated by CT4N – allow people to tap on with contactless bank cards or phones throughout the day […]
Nottingham City Council invests further in concessionary fare scheme and smart ticketing
Nottingham City Council is to invest £788,000 to enable it to continue to provide a concessionary fare scheme for older people as well as a smart ticketing service for public transport in Nottingham. The decision was made by the council so it can continue to offer services for those who use public transport, including NET trams and […]
Nottingham City Coucil to consider more 20mph zones in the city
Nottingham City Council is to consider further speed restrictions in the city after 20mph zones have gained public support during a consultation. Nottingham City Council said it wants to “grow back greener” as part of the city’s recovery from Covid-19. In 2015, Nottingham City Council introduced 20mph limits in almost all residential areas, creating lower speed neighbourhoods. […]
Nottingham City Council to expand school streets programme
Safety improvements on a number of Nottingham roads near schools will become permanent, following a trial and public consultation. The School Streets are just one of the many Active Travel Schemes by Nottingham City Council, looking to encourage sustainable travel. In a bid to reduce traffic levels, particularly at pick up and drop off times, trials were […]
Amey Consulting wins deisgn contract for pedestrian and cycle bridge in Nottingham
Amey Consulting has been awarded the design contract for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing Nottingham’s River Trent. The £9.2 million project, funded by the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund, will be delivered on by Nottingham City Council, working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council. The proposed structure will improve walking and […]
