News – Page 4 – Better By Bike

published on 26th June 2023

Chew Stoke school recognised for success in encouraging sustainable travel

Pupils from Chew Stoke Church School at the National STARS School Travel Awards event in London

Pupils and staff at a Bath & North East Somerset school have been recognised for their exemplar achievements to encourage more active, safer and sustainable ways to travel.

published on 14th June 2023

Proposals for another School Street for Bristol

Illustration of road sign with children walking, scooting

Ashton Gate Primary School in Southville is looking to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve air quality outside its gates by taking steps to join the council’s School Streets programme.

published on 9th June 2023

Ashley Down Rail station programme and Concorde Way update

Photo of Ashley Down Station being built

The second phase of the MetroWest programme is well underway as work to construct a new two-platform station at Ashley Down ramps up a gear. This is the second of the first two new rail stations that will be opened in Bristol for almost a century.

published on 2nd June 2023

Cotham Hill transport and pedestrianisation works to start in June

Pedestrianisation scheme cotham hill bristol

Construction work is taking place this summer and autumn on and around Cotham Hill, as part of plans to permanently improve the area for pedestrians, cyclists and businesses.

published on 2nd June 2023

Improving Bristol Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists

Construction work to make travelling across Bristol Bridge easier will get underway from 12 June.

published on 1st June 2023

Council disappointed at decision on Active Travel Grant Funding

Illustration of people walking and cycling

Plans for a proposed cycle and walking scheme connecting residential areas to educational establishments across the south of Bath will continue, despite confirmation that an initial bid for funding was unsuccessful.

published on 24th May 2023

£3.6 million boost for cyclists secured by West of England Metro Mayor

Pedal power is the name of the game as Metro Mayor Dan Norris announced he has secured £3.6 million of new funding from government to boost cycling, and walking, across the West of England.

published on 16th March 2023

Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity announced as partner for Clifton and Clevedon cycle

Clifton and Clevedon charity cycle promotional proster

Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity has been announced as the new charity partner for the 2023 Clifton and Clevedon Cycle, which is sponsored and supported jointly by Clifton and Clevedon BIDs.