Transport Decarbonisation Plan – walking and cycling should be natural first choice for short journeys, says Sustrans
Walking and cycling should be the natural first choice for short journeys, according to Sustrans. The Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan was unveiled by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps and Sustrans has said that in order to help reach net-zero there needs to be a fundamental shift towards active travel and public transport […]
Council consults on active travel solutions for seaside town
People in West Sussex are being urged to give their views on how to boost cycling and walking provision in the seaside town of Shoreham. It’s opened a public consultation on proposals for a permanent cycleway in Upper Shoreham Road between the Old Shoreham Tollbridge and Holmbush Roundabout. They are part of West Sussex County […]
Pedestrians to get priority at selected crossings across London
Transport for London has announced that 18 pedestrian crossings are being introduced that will give pedestrians priority and only change to let traffic through when traffic approaches. These will be in place by the end of June and, says TfL, will help make the capital’s transport network even more sustainable and support a green recovery […]
Ireland commits to spend 20% of transport budget on cycling and walking
An unprecedented €360 million (£320 million) is being earmarked for cycling and walking projects in Ireland. The pledge has been made as part of the country’s coalition agreement to form a new government, which includes the Green Party for the first time. The programme for government says 10% of transport’s capital budget will be spent […]
