Consultation to start on Leicestershire LTP
Residents of Leicestershire will soon be asked to share their views on a major transport blueprint for the area, aiming to boost greener travel and improve connectivity across the county. The Local Transport Plan (LTP) emphasises the importance of transport in encouraging cleaner, greener and healthier communities. The report will be discussed by Leicestershire County […]
£1 Sunday tickets coming as part of £8.5m bus service improvements
Bus service improvements totalling £8.5m, including a discounted fare scheme for 16-21-year-olds and £1 adult fares on Sunday, are set to be introduced in Lancashire. On Thursday 9 May, the council’s cabinet approved the spending plan for £7.025m Bus Service Improvement Plan Phase 3 funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). It comes after the […]
South Yorkshire Mayor puts public transport at heart of plans
South Yorkshire’s mayor has vowed to make transport his main priority, in his first speech since his re-election. Oliver Coppard said he wanted to integrate buses, Supertram, walking and cycling by 2028, reports the BBC. He is pursuing franchising to bring buses back under public control, with the depots and the fleet owned by the […]
Glasgow’s free public transport scheme still uncertain
Glasgow could soon become the latest European city to offer free public transport to its citizens. The pilot scheme would initially be tested out on 1,000 Glaswegians – but it’s far from coming to fruition as funding has yet to be allocated. The city is set to trial a pilot scheme which could see 1,000 […]
Councillors call for summit with transport providers in bid to improve bus and train services in Tendring
Councillors in Tendring are calling for a summit with local transport bosses in a bid to improve the frequency and reliability of services in Tendring. Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee, wants the authority to meet with local transport providers, including bus operator Hedingham and Chambers and train operator Greater Anglia, […]
Monmouthshire County Council awarded Transport Grants
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that it has been awarded up to £8.4 million in transport funding across the county to deliver its projects. The funding includes contributions from the Welsh Goverment’s Active Travel Fund, Local Transport Fund, Resilient Roads Fund, Road Safety Capital & Revenue, 20MPH and Safe Routes in Communities. Through the Welsh […]
Transport improvement scheme completed around Derby Railway Station
Transport improvements around Derby Railway station are now complete, providing improved access for all road users and pedestrians from the station to the city centre. Works had been ongoing on Railway Terrace and Midland Road since July 2023. This completion is the latest in a growing number of schemes to improve transport options for citizens […]
Pilot bid to give free public transport to 1000 people in Glasgow
A pilot scheme in Glasgow could see 1,000 people given free access to public transport for nine weeks. Glasgow City Council has procured support to develop the pilot, which would assess whether a wider, more permanent roll-out should be considered. It is believed providing free public transport could help the city reduce inequality and achieve its net-zero […]
Driving forward with multi-million-pound boosts for West Sussex bus travel
Two new initiatives are underway to further improve bus travel in West Sussex. More than 400 Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) digital displays are being installed countywide in a £3.3million programme and traffic lights are also being upgraded at 24 junctions to give buses priority in a £1.4million scheme. The improvements are all part of West Sussex […]
Scotland to consider integrated ticketing for public transport
The Scottish Government is considering introducing a TfL-style ticket system for public transport across the country. Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan said this would be explored as part of a new strategy to reduce car journeys by 20%, as she confirmed reports that the Government was cancelling a key climate target. She told MSPs the Government was […]