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Scheme of the Month - Cattle Grids on Cycle Routes, Cambridge - 04/07/2010

Use of grids have been one of the most popular innovations made in Cambridge - as previously cyclists had to negotiate dozens of squeeze gaps and pinch points, which was inconvenient for most and impossible for trailer users.

BW Annual Report Published - 01/07/2010

British Waterways' 2009/10 Annual Report & Accounts, highlights growing momentum for the creation of a 'national trust' to care for the country's historic canals, rivers and docks. The proposal has won widespread stakeholder support and interest from the UK government as an example of delivering Big Society principles.

Masterclass - Providing Sustainable Access to Countryside Attractions - 31/03/2010

11th June, The Eden Project, Cornwall.

New research on reducing car use in towns and cities - results now available - 31/03/2010

The MAX-project ran from 2006 to 2009 and was the largest research project on Mobility Management within the EU’s sixth framework programme. For more information please contact Nick Davies NJDavies@uclan.ac.uk

Latest VisTrav Workshop. Travel to Visitor Attractions: Reduction of C02 - 02/02/2010

The Workshop explores ways in which visitor attractions and countryside attraction can reduce the carbon footprint of their visitors.

Britain's buses encouraged to become more Fuel-efficient through changes to Bus Service Operators Grant - 04/01/2010

Changes in the way and rate that bus service operators grant is paid were announced by the Transport Minister, Sadiq Khan, on 15th December and will come into force in April 2010.

Report on Cycling Demonstration Towns Published - 24/11/2009

The Department for Transport has published an interim report on the six towns granted Cycling Demonstration Town staus in 2005.

New Report on Sustainable Transport and Tourism Assessment for Wales - 13/11/2009

The Welsh Assembly Government has recently published a report assessing how tourism travel can be made more sustainable.

Workshop - Leisure Cycling: The Economics, Tuesday 17th November 2009 - 20/10/2009

In these times of recession it can be difficult to justify investment in new cycling facilities, this workshop will discuss the returns on investment that leisure cycling facilities deliver. The workshop will be jointly hosted by the Sustainable Leisure Travel Network (Vistrav) and the New Forest National Park Authority on Tuesday 17th November 2009 at Brockenhurst Masonic Hall, Brockenhurst, New Forest. Please click the dowload tab to find information on how to book a place.

North West Bus Summit 2009 - 19/10/2009

The North West Bus Summit 20009 is to be held on Thursday 26 November at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. For more details please click the download tab and information will be found under 'workshops'

Rail firm targets better rural links - 29/09/2009

A NEW rail company aims to improve rural public transport by linking main lines to smaller market towns and villages

Blackpool unveils £1m cycle hire scheme - 21/09/2009

Blackpool has launched the country's first large scale cycle hire scheme in a move aimed at transforming the resort's reputation. The move, jointly funded by Cycling England, Blackpool NHS and the local council to the tune of £1 million over three years, will cement the town's reputation as a cycling destination.

Ride the Lights in Blackpool - 03/09/2009

Popular Preview of Blackpool Lights for cyclists

Exmoor Moor Rover Launched - 17/07/2009

Local celebrity Johnny Kingdom and his wife Julie were some of the first people to enjoy a Moor Rover bus ride on the new flexible public transport service for Exmoor that was launched recently. The service provides access for local residents and visitors alike to areas previously unreachable with public transport.

Newsletter - 17/07/2009

Have a look at our first newsletter on the 'Download' page.

40 mph for National Parks? - 12/07/2009

The outgoing chief constable of North Wales Richard Brunstom has called for speed limits on roads through National Parks to be lowered to 40mph.

Transport Direct collects Cycle Information - 11/07/2009

Local Authorities are being urged to provide data to be included in Transport Direct's journey planner for cyclists.

2 For 1 to the Zoo - 11/05/2009

Whipsnade Zoo are offering people who arrive by public transport a two-for one admission fee.

Shropshire Hill Shuttles return - 09/04/2009

This innovative group of bus services, run by the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership, will be starting again in April. The services are well used and well liked by walkers and others visiting the spectacular scenery who can use the buses every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday between April and the end of September.

Tourism’s Footprint: The Environmental Impacts of Tourism - 07/04/2009

The first in a series of three evening discussions organised jointly with the Royal Geographic Society (with IBG) focuses on the environmental impact of domestic and international tourism including damage to coral reefs, deforestation, water shortages, erosion and litter. Join them to discover more about these and many other issues, their management and proposed solutions with an expert panel.

New National Park - 01/04/2009

The South Downs will become Britain's latest and ninth National Park in 2010/2011 Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn anounced yesterday, 31st March.

Snowdonia’s Sherpa bus services under threat - 30/03/2009

Snowdonia’s Sherpa bus service may have to be cut back in September because funding it expected to continue until March 2010 will now end this year.

Opening up of Leeds Liverpool Canal - 26/03/2009

The missing link on the Leeds Liverpool Canal was re-opened on 25th March, with a flotilla of narrow boats passing in front of the ‘Three Graces’, the three early 20th buildings forming Liverpool’s distinctive World Heritage waterfront.

Changes in Concessionary Bus Travel - 13/03/2009

After public consultation the Department of Transport has decided to go ahead with exempting certain types of bus service from providing free bus travel for concessionary passholders.

New Coaching Strategy available - 10/03/2009

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has issued a new coaching strategy, which explains the advantages that coach travel offers for sustainable travel and social inclusion.

New Sustainable Transport Masters Course at Leeds University - 10/03/2009

The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) at the University of Leeds will launch a new ‘MSc Sustainability (Transport)’ course this September, designed to close gaps in current Masters education and broaden the appeal of transport to graduate students.

Transport Fund for Parks a win-win for all - 09/03/2009

Responding to the Government’s consultation on its emerging national transport strategy, the Campaign for National Parks (CNP) has called on the Secretary of State for Transport, Geoff Hoon, to provide dedicated funding to support sustainable transport for England’s National Parks.

Plans revealed for £2 million walk and cycle route in Ynys Mon - 09/03/2009

Ambitious plans are underway to regenerate a former railway line in Ynys Mon by investing £2million in a new walking and cycling route.

Sir Martin Doughty: Death of Sustainable Transport Champion - 09/03/2009

Sir Martin Doughty, Head of Natural England and former Leader of Derbyshire County Council died on Wednesday, 4th March after a long battle with cancer. He was a leading figure in fighting for sustainable access to the countryside, both locally as leader of Derbyshire County Council and Chair of the Peak District National Park Authority and nationally in a number of roles (Countryside Agency, the Commission for Rural Communities, the Association of National Parks and Natural England).

Dalesbus Blossoms - 05/03/2009

In 2009, the Yorkshire Dales Society’s Community Interest Company will take over the management and promotion of most of the key Sunday and Bank Holiday leisure bus services into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale AONB.

Do you have a project you would like listing on this site? - 02/03/2009

Tell us about your project!

Support for new Network - 25/02/2009

It's like everyone re-inventing the wheel each time!

Bio-fuel Buses for Pembrokeshire - 23/02/2009

This summer promises to be very exciting for Pembrokeshire Greenways because Pembrokeshire County Council has successfully bid for some Rural Development Plan money and they are purchasing 6 new optare solos to replace the current coastal bus network with new fully accessible vehicles.