Research identifies side road designs to support new Highway Code31/05/2023 New research from the University of the West of England has identified side road designs that encourage drivers to give way to pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross – as required by recent changes to the Highway Code. |
Farmers propose Highways Act changes after walker deaths12/10/2020 The National Farmers Union (NFU) has written to the environment minister to propose an amendment to the Highways Act 1980 that will allow for temporary diversions of public rights of way where livestock are present. |
Major pedestrian and cyclist safety work starts at Westminster Bridge30/03/2017 Work which Transport for London says will transform Westminster Bridge and the surrounding area into a safer, more pleasant place for pedestrian and cyclists is underway. |
£64m fund to encourage more cycling and walking26/01/2017 The government is investing £64 million in an effort to encourage more people to cycle and walk to work. |
Cycle and footpath to be built alongside A58503/01/2017 A shared cycle and footpath is being built alongside the A585 in Lancashire at a cost of £1.5 million. |
DfT launches £60m sustainable transport fund06/07/2016 Local authorities are being invited to bid for a share of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) £60 million green Sustainable Travel Access Fund. |
DfT announces £21m green transport funding24/05/2016 Councils across the country have won almost £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport, including cycling and walking. |
Government wants increase in walking and cycling29/03/2016 The government has launched a blueprint to encourage more people to walk and cycle. |
Walking and cycling plans launched by Welsh government02/03/2016 Plans to make walking and cycling the preferred method of travelling for shorter journeys in Wales have been published by Transport Minister Edwina Hart. |
Cycling and walking guidance issued in Wales09/12/2014 Guidance on the provision of high quality walking and cycling routes in Wales has been unveiled by the Welsh government today (9 December 2014). |
£15.4m to improve transport across Wales13/05/2014 Transport Minister Edwina Hart has announced £15.4 million funding for 41 capital projects across Wales to improve public transport, roads and walking and cycling facilities. |
Cycling and walking encouraged in Wales12/05/2014 The Welsh Government has launched design guidance aimed at making Wales a walking and cycling nation. |
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