Hutton welcomes new 20mph zone and plans for more Monday, September 23, 2024 20mph hutton somerset road safety sustainable travel cycling walking carbon neutral community Today marks the start of the construction of a new 20mph zone in Hutton, as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety and sustainable travel. This initiative, set to span three days, … Read More
Upgrades to Taunton junctions to Ease Congestion and Boost Public Transport Wednesday, September 11, 2024 taunton junctions upgrades congestion public transport bus cycling pedestrian infrastructure somerset The Somerset Council is gearing up to give a facelift to two critical junctions in Taunton town center in a bid to improve bus journey times. As part of an ongoing initiative to upgrade outdated traffic signals and related … Read More
Frome Safer School Streets Trial Promises Safer Routes for Children 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
Somerset Council's £150m Investment in Gravity Site for Gigafactory 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
Connecting Bridgwater: The Development of the 'Purple Route' for Walking and Cycling Over M5 in Somerset 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
Expansion Underway for Somerset's Popular Cycling Route 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