News – Page 5 – Better By Bike

published on 27th February 2023

Have your say on new locations for cycle hangars

Person storing their bike securely in a bike hangar

People who visit, live or work in Bath and North East Somerset are being invited to suggest places where more bike hangars should be installed to provide secure, on-street cycle parking as part of a pilot scheme.

published on 21st February 2023

Council installs lighting in Strawberry Line tunnel to improve user experience

photo of the Strawberry line tunnel and lighting improvements

North Somerset Council has installed lighting within the Strawberry Line tunnel at Shute Shelve, near Axbridge, to illuminate the path during daylight hours to improve visibility for users.

published on 17th February 2023

Great Weston Ride announces new partnership with Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity

The hugely-popular Great Weston Ride has announced a new partnership with Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity.

published on 14th February 2023

Funding for new footbridge connecting Keynsham to East Bristol

A major project to revitalise the River Avon corridor and create a traffic-free route between Bristol and Bath has taken a step forward with a funding award of £295,000 from the West of England Combined Authority, to develop plans for a new bridge at Somerdale in Keynsham, it has been confirmed.

published on 6th February 2023

Have your say on proposals to improve sustainable travel between Thornbury and Bradley Stoke

People have the opportunity to help shape and influence the future of sustainable travel in South Gloucestershire.

published on 30th January 2023

Major milestone reached for repairs to Chocolate Path, Bristol

A major milestone has been reached in the work to stabilise Cumberland Road, which will enable Bristol’s Chocolate Path to reopen by the end of May.

published on 23rd January 2023

Funding bid for eight pedestrianisation schemes in Bristol

Pedestrianisation scheme cotham hill bristol

Proposals to seek £5.2 million funding for making walking and cycling easier in eight areas across Bristol will be considered by Bristol City Council’s Cabinet next week.

published on 16th January 2023

£680,000 boost for cycling, walking and wheeling secured by Metro Mayor

It is good news for walkers and cyclists as another £680,000 has been secured by the West of England Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris.