New CIHT President highlights the need to change how and why we travel
The industry needs to continue to embrace more sustainable transport in the future if it wants to have a positive impact on the nation’s health, according to Karen McShane, the new President of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) . It announced her appointment this week as President for 2023/24 At her Presidential […]
New National Highways Surrey scheme one of several to include new sustainable transport initiatives
National Highways has highlighted several initiatives on its projects to help people make use of alternative ways of getting about, as the country celebrates National Walking Month., These initiatives include the introduction of new footpaths and cycleways, and these can be found on several recently opened schemes in the South East of England – and […]
Over 20 million car drivers want to switch to alternative methods of travel for journeys of one to two miles, according to new research
New research today reveals that of the 20 million drivers who regularly use their car for journeys of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch to other travel methods. When asked about their travel over journeys of less than 1.5 miles, almost one in seven car owners (13%) said they […]
Hounslow schools recognised by TfL for sustainable travel programme
Forty schools across Hounslow borough have now been officially accredited by Transport for London (TfL) for their commitment to sustainable travel. Forty schools across Hounslow borough have now been officially accredited by Transport for London (TfL) for their commitment to sustainable travel. This involves pupils, parents and teachers increasing their commitment to beating congestion, pollution […]
New money-saving transport campaign launches for Essex residents
Essex County Council has launched a new Safer, Greener, Healthier campaign which promotes the money-saving benefits of sustainable travel. The campaign, which will run for six weeks and appear on all the main social media platforms, shares tips and information about how cycling, walking, e-scooting and using public transport can help cut costs this winter. […]
Consultation launched on proposals to transform how people travel around Greater Cambridge
A consultation on ambitious proposals to transform the way people travel in, out and around Greater Cambridge has now opened. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is asking people to have their say on changes which would create faster, cheaper, more reliable bus services running from earlier in the day to later at night, as well […]
South Tyneside on track for improved sustainable travel
Work will start next week (10 October) on the first stage of a £3 million investment programme to improve walking and cycling links at four Metro stations in South Tyneside. The project will get underway at Chichester where improvements will be made to the public space surrounding the Metro station. To minimise disruption as much […]
Bedford Borough Schools go gold for sustainable transport
Bedford Borough now has five schools that have reached Gold accreditation for their efforts to encourage and promote sustainable travel Castle Newnham School (South Site), St James’ CofE VA Primary School, Westfield Primary School and Goldington Green Academy have all joined Shortstown Primary School as Gold standard schools. The accreditation comes from Modeshift STARS, the […]
Essex County Council places £67million funding bid for Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package
Plans to redesign the Army and Navy in Chelmsford have moved another significant step forward, according to Essex County Council. The council has agreed to submit an outline business case to the Department for Transport for funding of £67 million. The funding is for the proposed Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package. This is the […]
Shropshire moped hire scheme that tackles transport challenges to expand
A prominent Shropshire charity is working with an established motorcycle hire firm to provide low-cost travel solutions for people in Shropshire. Community Resource is working with Wheels to Work Silverstone to offer an enhanced and expanded moped hire scheme in Shropshire – it began this week. The charity has run its own affordable transport scheme […]
