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Cycling towards a greener future

Bike Week took place 10 – 16 June and is the UK’s biggest awareness-raising event of the year for cycling. This year’s theme, #BeABikeHero was actively supported by Transport for the ...
Wednesday 19th June 2024
active travel, decarbonisation, Major road network, Roads

Driving forward the North’s transport agenda

An effective, efficient and sustainable transport network for the North of England is a fundamental part of everyday life – connecting people to jobs, health, education, and leisure opportunities, connecting businesses to each other ...
Monday 23rd October 2023
active travel, decarbonisation, Electric Vehicles, EV Charging, Renewable energy

The race is on for radical solutions to a cleaner, greener and healthier society

Our Head of Decarbonisation, Peter Cole, looks at the need to take clear and comprehensive action to decarbonise surface transport, and the wider social and economic benefits that can bring to all areas ...
Wednesday 12th July 2023
active travel, decarbonisation

Taking an Active Travel approach in Blackburn with Darwen

In this guest Insight, Dwayne Lowe, Head of Highways, Transport and Network at Blackburn with Darwen Council outlines how the borough is promoting active travel to support a pathway to a greener future ...
Thursday 26th May 2022
active travel

On the Road to Recovery – Active Travel in the North of England

Active travel has been on the agenda for the transport authorities in the North of England, long before the COVID-19 pandemic challenged everyone’s sense of normality ...
Monday 14th September 2020
active travel

Showcasing Active Travel in the North of England

Active travel - making journeys by physically active means such as walking, cycling or scooting - is key in improving the country’s health and wellbeing ...
Friday 1st May 2020
active travel, Insight

How Dame Sarah Storey plans to get Sheffield active

With 14 Paralympic gold medals and 35 world titles under her belt there’s no doubting Dame Sarah Storey’s cycling prowess. Now, as an Active Travel Commissioner, she’s turning her attention ...
Thursday 28th November 2019
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