Scottish Government publishes plan to boost cycling
The new Cycling Framework for Active Travel aims to remove barriers to cycling across Scotland.
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The new Cycling Framework for Active Travel aims to remove barriers to cycling across Scotland.
The funding will support more active travel in outer London and help Londoners prepare for expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone.
The policy sets out to ensure the benefits of walking, wheeling and cycling are unlocked for all residents and communities of Greater Manchester.
Solent Transport’s Steve Longman and Chris Hillcoat discuss the work that has been undertaken to develop the UK’s first multi-city Mobility-as-a-Service platform in the Solent region – which includes Portsmouth, Southampton, South Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – and highlight the range of benefits that MaaS can bring to…
Beryl and The Bikeability Trust are working together to ensure that more adults can enjoy the benefits of being able to confidently ride a bike.
The projects are being put in place in seven Cheshire East towns as a first phase to improve walking and cycling and improve access to town centres, areas for employment and schools.
ARTM has launched Montréal’s first mobile fare solution with Transit app, covering all Montréal -area buses as well as BIXI bike share services.
Scotland's COVID-19 pop-up active infrastructure fund has now closed, but the Government has introduced a series of measures to incentivise local authorities to make these changes permanent.
Bike Share Toronto has also launched Free Ride Wednesdays in September to further promote the uptake of cycling in the city.
Daniel Gillett, Policy Officer at Sustrans, suggests how the UK can get more people cycling during and beyond the pandemic, how new infrastructure can be integrated with existing transport networks, and how Government action should be long-term.
The strategy is part of the European Green Deal, which aims to achieve a 90 per cent reduction in transport emissions by 2050.
The partnership will offer tips and advice to those new to cycling, as well as provide information regarding bike storage and cycling routes.
Docking station numbers have more than doubled in the last 10 years, with riders now having access to 781 docking stations and more than 12,000 bikes, with an additional 1,700 new bikes currently being added to the fleet.
The Prime Minister has kickstarted Britain's 'cycling and walking revolution,' with plans including 'cycling prescriptions' and free training, higher cycling infrastructure standards and a national e-bike programme.
The Welsh Government has announced £38 million to make walking, cycling and scooting safer and more accessible across Wales.