York’s Transport Strategy Implementation Plan is Fizzing with Ideas York Council has published a draft Local Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2024-26. It will be discussed at a council meeting today. The Implementation Plan is fizzing with ideas. Most council plans
Framework for York’s Movement and Place Plan The City of York has received a report setting out a Framework for a Movement and Place Plan. It was commissioned from consultants PJA. Why Movement and Place? The report explains that over
7 Points about the Cycle Improvements on Tadcaster Road York The cycle improvements on the Tadcaster Road in York appear to be finished. Here are seven comments on them. 1) Kerbs and Wands Where they have been installed, the kerb
Cycling in 2023 Down 7% on Previous Year Cycling was down in 2023 compared with the previous year, according to DfT road traffic estimates. Distance cycled in 2023 was 3.6 billion miles, which is 7.3% less than in 2022 but
York Local Transport Strategy Consultation Results York’s Local Transport Strategy consultation results have been published in brief. They show 85% support for improving provision for walking, wheeling and cycling. The consultation was open from late 2023 to early 2024, and
Mayoral Candidate David Skaith Wants Better Cycle Infrastructure Labour’s candidate for York & North Yorkshire Mayor wants better cycle infrastructure in the region. Mayoral candidate David Skaith is quoted in York Mix as follows: ‘A region-wide plan that incorporates public
York Local Transport Strategy Consultation Open York’s Local Transport Strategy Consultation is open, and residents can respond until Sunday 4th February 2024. The rather childish title is Our Big Transport Conversation. In keeping with the title, it begins by explaining
York to Consult on New Local Transport Strategy City of York Council is to launch a consultation on a new Local Transport Strategy starting next week. Respondents will also be asked for their views on a draft Local Cycling &
Active Travel Prioritised Over Car Storage at York Station Gateway Active travel is to be prioritised over car storage in the York Station Gateway scheme. At a York Council meeting on 19th October 2023, Council Leader Claire Douglas approved the
Labour York Council Executive to Continue with Outer Ring Road Dualling Since the local elections in May 2023 City of York Council is Labour-run. The new administration says it wants to reduce emissions from transport, but it nevertheless intends to