Engagement announced for public transport improvements in Backwell
Local residents, community groups and businesses are being asked to put their views and comments forward to help shape plans for public transport design improvements for Backwell, North Somerset. Local residents and businesses will receive an invitation to a drop in event where initial concept designs for renovated bus stops, proposed bus priority measures at […]
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 […]
South Gloucestershire Council looks to invest in improved active travel options for local people
South Gloucestershire Council wants to provide greater options for how people travel around the area. Consultations on proposals to improve bus, walking, wheeling and cycling facilities along two key routes in the district launched this week. They are the A38 (between Thornbury and junction 16 of the M5) including the B4061 Thornbury Road/Alveston Hill and […]
Nearly one in five older people in Wales say public transport is a major challenge
Nearly one in five older people in Wales say public transport is a challenge for them, according to a new survey. Age Cymru’s fourth annual What matters to you? survey of almost 1200 older people across Wales found that 18% of older people were dissatisfied with public transport in Wales, reports Nation Cymru. Respondents said reduced or […]
Lancashire County Council starts public consultation on plans to increase walking and cycling in the area
People are once again being invited to have their say on what they think could be improved in their area to help encourage more people to walk and cycle. Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council have ambitious targets to increase walking and cycling across the county and a key part of their strategy is to […]
Essex County Council starts consultation on cycle networks
Residents are being invited to take part in a survey on walking and cycling networks in Essex. The council is asking residents their views on the development of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs). The routes will guide and inform the future direction of the council’s active travel strategy. LCWIPs help create coherent cycling […]
Staffordshire County council to strengthen partnership with bus companies to benefit Staffordshire communities
A stronger partnership between the county council and bus companies can lead to improved services for Staffordshire communities, according to a report published this week. While the county council does not run bus services, it has a role in shaping them and supporting an improved network for residents. Now it is looking to build an […]
Bus Franchising Consultation in Liverpool: key milestone reached as leaflets land in letterboxes
A major consultation on the future of bus services in the Liverpool City Region has this week passed an important milestone, with more than 2500 people, businesses and other organisations having responded so far. Launched last month by Mayor Steve Rotheram, the 12-week consultation is giving people chance to have their say on proposals to […]
Transport for the North launches consultation on transforming the North’s transport network
Transport for the North (TfN) is launching a 12-week statutory-consultation for its revised Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for the North of England. The STP sets out the case to transform the North’s transport system and will be used, after consultation, to shape the statutory body’s advice to government on the transport priorities for the North […]
Shropshire Council starts consultation on new walking and cycling routes
People will soon be able to share their thoughts about an ambitious proposed network of new and upgraded walking and cycling routes across Shropshire – including new cycle lanes, footpaths, crossings and bridges. A six-week consultation into Shropshire’s draft first Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) will start on 17 April [2023]. An LCWIP […]
