Passengers return to buses in Lancashire in highest numbers since pandemic
More than 40million bus journeys were undertaken in Lancashire in one year, as passengers returned to public transport in numbers not seen since before the pandemic. The latest annual figures show that passenger numbers on these services have surged by 50% since 2019/20, along with the number of miles operated by our services. To mark […]
Breckland Council awards £3,500 grants to support local transport schemes
Breckland Council has approved seven grant bids, totalling £3,500, to support local organisations in providing essential transport services to vulnerable residents across the district. The grants of £500 each are from the council’s Communities Transport Grant fund, and will ensure Breckland residents can access vital resources and services, especially those without their own transportation. The […]
London celebrates World Car Free Day with local events and around 200 Play Streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and London Play are encouraging Londoners to mark World Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, as around 200 streets across the capital will be transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings this weekend. Local streets across London will become play streets between Friday 20 September […]
Esh Construction completes Sheffield Road Cycleways and Maltby Bus Corridor projects
Esh Construction has completed two key active travel projects in Rotherham that are designed to make it safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists to travel into and around the town centre. Known as Sheffield Road Cycleways and Maltby Bus Corridor and delivered on behalf of Rotherham Council, the scheme will provide Rotherham’s residents […]
O’Dowd confirms funding increase of 4.2% for frontline community transport providers
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed a funding increase of 4.2% for community transport providers. The Minister has confirmed the funding rise for the Dial-a-Lift (DAL), Disability Action Transport Scheme (DATS) and Shopmobility based on levels awarded in 2023/24. The additional funding has been provided to support the groups in covering rising costs, […]
New multi-billion transport plan unveiled for the North East
A new plan has been unveiled which showcases a multi-billion pound vision to give the North East a “world class” transport network. New Metro stations and railway lines, modern ticketing, major motorway upgrades, public control over buses, and a regional bike hire project are all part of a huge list of projects that leaders are hoping to deliver […]
Revitalised Barnstaple Bus Station hub officially reopens
A newly refurbished bus station in Barnstable, North Devon has been officially opened by North Devon MP Ian Roome and Chair of North Devon Council, Councillor Helen Walker joining those who have worked on the project to cut the ribbon. The station building has a new and improved layout, bringing the building up to date and providing […]
New transport hub is set to be a ‘game-changer’ for public transport in Northern Ireland
Belfast Grand Central Station at Weavers Cross will host its first service, a 5am bus to Dublin, on Sunday and it will eventually become the largest integrated transport hub on the island. The plan is for it to open in phases over the next year, with train services to come and public realm works aimed […]
First phase of transport improvements in Poole starts 2 September
Construction of major bus, walking, cycling and road improvements on Ringwood Road in Poole starts next month. The first phase of work takes place from 2 September 2024 until spring 2025 at two locations on Ringwood Road: between Sea View Road and Balston Road; and between Alderney Roundabout and Mountbatten Roundabout. The following sustainable travel […]
Innovative travel hub pilot unveiled across Halesowen
Communities will now benefit from convenient new local travel hubs offering sustainable transport options for short-distance trips. They are being rolled out across Halesowen as part of a year-long pilot project. The first two hubs, known as Local Travel Points, have been installed at Huntingtree Park and Andrew Road, by Halesowen bus station. A third […]