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Last chance to book your place at The National STARS Summit

12 March 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Conference, STARS, top

Last chance to book your place at The National STARS Summit Thursday 27 March 2025, The Royal Society,...

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Warrington Borough Council partners with Pindar Creative

12 March 2025 / Modeshift News, Pindar Creative, top

Warrington Borough Council partners with Pindar Creative to promote sustainable travel Warrington Borough Council (WBC) is boosting its commitment...

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What is being built in 2025?

12 March 2025 / Modeshift News, top, transport for new homes

What is being built in 2025? A new report has concluded that a combination of wrong location, wrong transport...

Group of six children and one adult sitting and posing on large, half-buried tires in a grassy outdoor playground. The children are wearing school uniforms, with red and white tops, while the adult wears a pink and black outfit. Trees and school buildings are visible in the background. Image credit: Living Streets

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We Walk with Awareness

12 March 2025 / Modeshift News, Living Streets, top

We Walk with Awareness Living Streets are inviting pupils to a free assembly session in their series: ‘We Walk...

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Transport Policy and Active Travel Officer

12 March 2025 / Jobs, oldham council. jobs, top

Transport Policy and Active Travel Officer Oldham Council’s Strategic Transport team are on the lookout for two passionate people...

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Maximise your Modeshift Membership

6 March 2025 / Modeshift News, active travel, modeshift member, Sustainable Travel, top, value add

Modeshift Team Talk: Getting the most from your Modeshift Membership Thursday, 1 May 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Secure...

She's Electric Role Model Nallia . A woman wearing a pink headscarf rides a cargo bike past a brick building. Showcasing a blend of mobility and practicality.

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Guest blog: Empowering Women in Sustainable Travel – International Women’s Day 2025

6 March 2025 / Modeshift News, International Woman's Day, she's electric, top

She’s Electric Local Programme – Empowering More Women in 2025 As we celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8 March...

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Modeshift STARS System Support Officer

5 March 2025 / Jobs, career, darlington, STARS, system support officer

Modeshift STARS System Support Officer We’re recruiting a Modeshift STARS System Support Officer! Modeshift believe that communities are healthier,...

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Climate Action Advisor Project Manager

5 March 2025 / Jobs, careers, lets go zero, top

Climate Action Advisor Project Manager Ashden Climate Solutions Let’s Go Zero from Ashden is the campaign for all schools,...

Image credit: Active Travel England. A young boy wearing a black jacket sits on a small black and green bicycle with training wheels on a paved path. He looks back towards the camera with a curious expression. In the background, a young girl in a navy blue top and light blue dress walks away, and a group of people is gathered further down the path. The setting is a residential street with a row of houses and greenery lining the pavement.

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Active Travel England invitation to submit case studies

5 March 2025 / Modeshift News, Active Travel England, survey, top

Active Travel England invitation to submit case studies: Planning guidance on cycle parking, street adoption and schools Active Travel...

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Transport Planner (Behaviour Change)

5 March 2025 / Jobs, career, Ealing, Transport Planner, vacancy

Ealing Council: Transport Planner (Behaviour Change) Application closing date: 13 March Job type: Full Time Salary package: £38,934.00 –...

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Camilla Olofsson joins Modeshift Board

5 March 2025 / Modeshift News, executive board, London, top

Welcome Camilla Olofsson, Modeshift London Executive Join us in welcoming Camilla to the Modeshift Board. Camilla told us: ‘I’ve...

A performer in a pinstriped suit and red tie does a handstand on stage at a Modeshift STARS event. The backdrop features the "TEAM Modeshift" and "Modeshift STARS Education Masterclass Live" logos, along with the event details, "London | 20 March 2024." A Modeshift banner stands to the left, displaying the organisation's mission to support sustainable travel. A microphone stand is positioned on the stage.

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One month to go: The National STARS Summit

27 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Conference, STARS, top

One month to go: The National STARS Summit – Celebrating Sustainable Travel Excellence Thursday 27 March 2025, The Royal...

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GO Travel Solutions – Sustainable Transport Project Manager

26 February 2025 / Jobs, careers, Go Travel Solutions, jobs, top

GO Travel Solutions – Sustainable Transport Project Manager Are you passionate about leading projects and eager to contribute to...

An outdoor cycling event setup with a "BIKE HUB" banner and a "Colchester Bike Kitchen" tent. Several bicycles are parked, and a yellow cargo bike is visible. A small table with informational leaflets and a sign advertising a cycling event is placed in front of the tent. The surrounding area includes trees, bushes, and a brick building under a blue sky.

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Case study: Colchester City Council

26 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, case study, colchester, Modeshift STARS, top

Case study: Colchester City Council has been awarded a ‘Very Good’ Modeshift STARS Accreditation for 2025 Introduction Colchester City...

A modern tram with pink and white accents travels through an urban setting in Birmingham, UK, alongside a red double-decker bus. The scene is framed by contemporary glass and steel buildings on the left and a distinctive brown, angular office building with reflective windows on the right. The sky is overcast, and greenery lines the streets.

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Aston University receives STARS Accreditation

24 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, birmingham, STARS, top

Aston University receives STARS Accreditation Aston University has achieved a Modeshift STARS ‘Good’ level accreditation for its staff and...

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Bikeability 2035 Strategy launched

24 February 2025 / Modeshift News, bikeability, Strategy, top

Bikeability 2035 Strategy launched This week we saw the launch of The Bikeability Trust’s 2035 Strategy. The Bikeability Trust’s...

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Minister for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood, to present Awards at National STARS Summit

19 February 2025 / Modeshift News, ATE, simon lightwood mp, stars summit, top

Minister for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood, to present Awards at National STARS Summit The Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards...

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Back for 2025 – Modeshift Training Courses

19 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, events, top, training

Team Modeshift Training This May, Modeshift members and non-members alike are invited to attend our CPD accredited training courses....

Image credit: Swindon Travel Choices. A group of older adults cycling along a dedicated bike path, surrounded by lush green trees. The cyclists, wearing helmets and casual attire, are smiling and riding in a relaxed manner, with a road and residential houses visible in the background.

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Travel Plan Case Study: Oakfield, Swindon

19 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, oakfield, residential, STARS, STARS Residential, swindon travel choices, top

Travel Plan Case Study: Oakfield, Swindon Following Oakfield Swindon’s recent achievement of a ‘Very Good’ Modeshift STARS Residential Accreditation,...

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Senior Transport Mobility Officer – Thurrock Council

19 February 2025 / Jobs, careers, jobs, thurrock Council, top, Transport Mobility

Senior Transport Mobility Officer – Thurrock Council Salary: £44,208 – £50,424 per annum Grade: F Fixed Term Contract (18...

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Pindar Creative supports Doncaster MBC with active travel leaflets for local hospitals

18 February 2025 / Modeshift News, active travel maps, Pindar Creative, top

Pindar Creative supports Doncaster MBC with active travel leaflets for local hospitals Modeshift Corporate Premium Member – Pindar Creative,...

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Community consultation and engagement within transport schemes

13 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Active Travel England, consultation, guidance, top

Community consultation and engagement within transport schemes Active Travel England’s new consultation guidance will help councils gather the views...

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Six weeks and counting: The National STARS Summit

12 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Conference, STARS, top

Six weeks and counting: The National STARS Summit – Celebrating Sustainable Travel Excellence Thursday 27 March 2025, The Royal...

A group of seven students wearing school uniform stand in a row. The students on each end of the line hold bicycles. Four students in the center wear orange high viz vests. They all have their arms up in the air cheering. A school building a green playing field is in the background.

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Almost £300m Boost for Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Schemes

12 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Active Travel England, Funding, Modeshift, STARS, top

Almost £300m Boost for Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Schemes Active Travel England has unveiled nearly £300 million in funding...

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Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards expanded to recognise Business, Healthcare, and Residential Sites

6 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Modeshift, STARS, top

Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards expanded to recognise Business, Healthcare, and Residential Sites The Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards...

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Modeshift Members are invited to join the new #TeamModeshift TEAMS channels

6 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, Best Practice, Team Modeshift, TEAMS channels

We are excited to announce that new #TeamModeshift TEAMS channels have been created for you and your organisation to...

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Bee Network encourages active travel across Manchester

6 February 2025 / Modeshift News, bee network, manchester, tfgm, top

Bee Network encourages active travel across Manchester The Bee Network is having a positive impact on the number of...

A digital events calendar for Team Modeshift in February 2025, featuring key dates for sustainable travel events. The calendar highlights LGBT+ History Month and includes various Modeshift Member Winter Regional Meetings across different regions in the UK. Notable events include "Time to Talk Day" on February 6, encouraging conversations while walking. The calendar also previews upcoming March events such as World Book Day (March 7), International Women’s Day (March 8), and Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17-23). The Modeshift National STARS Summit is scheduled for March 27, 2025, in London. The layout includes icons for walking, cycling, and sustainable travel, along with the Modeshift and Team Modeshift logos.

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Team Modeshift Events Calendar – February 2025

6 February 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, Team Modeshift Events, February 2025, Team Modeshift Events Calendar, top

Team Modeshift’s Event Calendar for February 2025 Download your February 2025 events calendar (Pdf 250Kb) We hope you’ll...

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More speakers announced at our National STARS Summit

30 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Conference, STARS, top

National STARS Summit: Celebrating Sustainable Travel Excellence Thursday 27 March 2025, The Royal Society, London More speakers announced at...

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Final reminder! Secure your spot at the Winter Modeshift Members Regional Meetings

30 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, Team Modeshift Events, events, news, Regional Meeting, regional meetings, Team Modeshift, top

Secure your spot at the Winter Modeshift Members Regional Meetings Starting next week! Your regional meetings are your opportunity...

People smiling at the camera who attend a walking group which is part of the Staffordshire County Council active travel social prescribing pilot.

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Active Travel England invite Team Modeshift Members to join their upcoming webinars

29 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Active Travel England, top, webinars

Active Travel England invite Team Modeshift Members to join their upcoming webinars ATE Engagement Webinar: Spotlight on Staffordshire’s Social...

A street scene in London featuring a red double-decker bus, a black car, and a pedicab carrying two passengers with a cyclist pedaling in front. Union Jack flags hang above the street, and historic buildings line the background. Pedestrians walk along the pavement, enjoying the vibrant city atmosphere.

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Your pedicab journeys. Your say.

29 January 2025 / Modeshift News, London, pedicab, TfL, top

Your pedicab journeys. Your say. Transport for London (TfL) are the first transport authority to regulate pedicabs and have...

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Drum roll, please … TravelWise Week Awards finalists announced!

23 January 2025 / Awards, Modeshift News, Awards, Finalists, nominations, top, travel wise week

Modeshift TravelWise Week Awards finalists announced! Celebrating the Success of TravelWise Week 2024 A huge well done to everyone...

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Modeshift Active Travel Ambassadors – campaign junction events are back!

23 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Modeshift STARS, academies, active travel, events, Modeshift STARS Active Travel Ambassadors, secondary schools, Sustainable Travel, top

School pupils pitch cycling and walking plans to industry experts at ‘Dragons Den’ events The Modeshift STARS Active Travel Ambassadors...

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Integrated National Transport Strategy: a call for ideas

23 January 2025 / Modeshift News, DFT, Integrated National Transport Strategy, top

Integrated National Transport Strategy: a call for ideas Call for evidence description The Department for Transport is developing a...

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Catherine Stevenson joins Modeshift Board

22 January 2025 / Modeshift News, executive board, midlands, top

Welcome Catherine Stephenson, Modeshift Midlands Executive We’re delighted to welcome Catherine Stevenson to the Executive Board. Catherine is the...

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Introducing the National STARS Summit 2025

15 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Conference, STARS, top

Introducing the National STARS Summit: Celebrating Sustainable Travel Excellence We’re excited to announce a fresh new name for our...

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Rail sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets

15 January 2025 / Modeshift News, rail sale, top

Back and bigger than ever: rail sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets The...

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Robin Pointon joins Modeshift Board

15 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Go Travel Solutions, modeshift executive board, top

Robin Pointon joins Modeshift Board Robin Pointon, Managing Director and Founder of Leicester-based sustainable travel consultancy GO Travel Solutions,...

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Modeshift STARS Conference and National STARS Travel Awards 2025 – Book Now!

7 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Awards, Conference, STARS, top

Modeshift STARS Conference and National STARS Travel Awards 2025 Thursday 27 March 2025, The Royal Society, London Book Now! Join...

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Active Travel England invite Team Modeshift Members to join their upcoming webinar

7 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Active Travel England, top, webinars

New webinar: Spotlight on active travel messaging Join ATE’s communications team on 4 February 2025 as they share what...

The image shows a vibrant urban street scene with a yellow tram in motion on tram tracks, surrounded by modern glass-fronted buildings and historical architecture. The street has a 30 mph speed limit sign, and a few pedestrians are visible walking along the sidewalks.

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Taking Control – How the Public Sector is using Next Generation Travel Demand Management

7 January 2025 / Modeshift News, events, top, travel plan, venues, Webinar, You. Smart. Thing.

Taking Control – How the Public Sector is using Next Generation Travel Demand Management to boost public transport, reduce...

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Developments in Micromobility Regulation

3 January 2025 / Modeshift News, Micromobility Regulation, top

Developments in Micromobility Regulation Last year, the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government published the English Devolution Bill...