Cycling

Thursday, April 4, 2024 frome trial safety children school cycling walking traffic community routes

Families and children in Frome are set to benefit from a new trial aimed at creating safer walking and cycling routes to and from school. The Frome Safer School Streets project, initiated in late-2021, is designed to provide … Read More

Friday, March 8, 2024 somerset council investment gravity gigafactory repayment business rates infrastructure government grants public transport cycling environmental impact local sourcing employment housing market

Somerset Council has committed to investing £150m in the Gravity site near Bridgwater, following the announcement of a £4bn investment in a new electric vehicle battery factory. Agratas revealed plans for the gigafactory on … Read More

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 bridgwater cycling walking somerset gravity infrastructure development route connectivity accessibility

Efforts to improve the walking and cycling infrastructure in Bridgwater are gaining momentum, with plans for the ‘purple route’ taking shape. This route aims to establish a seamless connection between Bridgwater … Read More

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 somerset cycling route expansion bridge pedestrians cyclists shepton mallet access somerset circle

The scenic Strawberry Line active travel route in Somerset is undergoing expansion, with work currently in progress to bridge a significant gap in the path. The route, which currently stretches from Yatton railway station to … Read More

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 cycling somerset a39 infrastructure funding construction route safety council cycling route

Efforts are underway to make cycling along Somerset’s A39 easier, thanks to a substantial £1.5m government funding allocation. The current limited cycling facilities on the busy rural road between Williton and Minehead … Read More