Successful first year for Old Portsmouth School Street
Children, parents and residents near St Jude’s School in Old Portsmouth have benefited from safer journeys to and from school, a year after the School Street in the area was started. Since its inception, the initiative has led to a remarkable 64% reduction in car traffic near the school in the first six months, the […]
Families’ delight as zebra crossing helps children walk more safely to school
Residents in Old Portsmouth now have a safer trip to school after the installation of a new zebra crossing on its High Street. The crossing, which was installed last month, provides safer, more accessible journeys for everyone living and walking and wheeling through the area. Located near the entrance to Peacock Lane, the crossing lies […]
More bus services set to be rolled out in Portsmouth
More bus services, including two extended 24-hour routes, will now roll-out in Portsmouth. Stagecoach’s number 23 route between Leigh Park and Southsea, alongside the number 2 First Bus from Paulsgrove to The Hard will run round the clock. Several other routes across the city will run more frequently during the week and at weekends. The […]
Quieter and safer road proposals developed with the local community in Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council has taken a proactive approach by engaging with residents, local businesses, and interest groups to collaboratively design the first Active Pompey Neighbourhood. The primary objective of this initiative is to alleviate issues such as excessive through traffic, congestion, and speeding, all while enhancing pedestrian and cycling safety that makes it easier to […]
Portsmouth City Council welcomes Keith Willcox as Transport Advisor
Portsmouth City Council has announced the appointment of Keith Willcox, who has joined as Transport Advisor to assist rolling out high profile transport schemes within the city, including the cities ambitious Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). Keith joins Portsmouth City Council on a part time basis, bringing a wealth of transport industry knowledge and experience […]
Portsmouth Council ramps up road maintenance after poor weather
Portsmouth City Council is increasing its road maintenance schedule to tackle a sudden rise in potholes and road surface issues that has not been seen before in Portsmouth. The most likely cause for this is a more extreme fluctuation of temperatures this winter than the region would usually experience, which has affected the condition of […]
When you stop, engine stops – new anti-engine idling campaign launches in Portsmouth
Drivers in Portsmouth have been asked to switch their car engines off when they are stationary and it is safe to do so, to improve people’s health by lowering air pollution. Air pollution has a major impact on the health of people who suffer from respiratory conditions, older people, those with heart disease, children and […]
Online reporting tool is a step towards safer city streets in Portsmouth, says council
Portsmouth City Council has developed an online form to help improve safety on city roads and pavements by encouraging ‘near miss’ reporting. This adds to an existing form for cycling near miss reporting. Both forms are intended to give people who have experienced unsafe behaviour from other road users while walking or cycling the chance […]
Portsmouth signs the way
New signs on pavements will be popping up across Portsmouth from this week, showing people the easiest walking route to key destinations. The green signs will be in the same style as existing signs that show where a pavement is shared use, for walking and cycling. They will be placed on several public Rights of […]
Solent bike share scheme to start this summer
Portsmouth City Council accepted a proposal from Solent Transport to introduce a Department for Transport-funded bicycle and e-bike rental scheme this summer. Southampton City Council and Isle of Wight Council will also join the scheme, with Beryl as the approved supplier for the Solent region. Latest in a series of Solent Future Transport Zone recommendations, […]
