Somerset to Simplify Bus Ticketing with National ‘Project Coral’ Roll-Out Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset bus ticketing projectcoral transport multioperator publictransport peninsulatransport dft connectivity sport Bus travel in Somerset is set for a major upgrade as the government prepares to launch ‘Project Coral,’ a scheme aimed at simplifying bus ticketing by allowing passengers to use one ticket across multiple bus operators. This … Read More
No Funding for Somerset in Government's New Road Investment Strategy Monday, April 6, 2026 somerset infrastructure transport dft m5 a303 ris3 highways investment southwest The government’s latest Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published by the Department for Transport on March 26, outlines priorities for road projects across England up to 2031. However, Somerset has been excluded from … Read More
Somerset's roads receive minimal impact from extra funding Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset funding roads hs2 government repairs infrastructure dft council allocation Somerset Council has expressed that the additional £3.5m in funding from the cancellation of the HS2 rail link will only have a “minimal” impact on the county’s roads. This comes after Transport Secretary … Read More