Transport for London (TfL) has launched the Cycling Infrastructure Database, the world's largest database of cycling infrastructure which will help to make cycling in London easier and more tailored to people's needs. The database contains the details of all 240,000 pieces of cycling infrastructure in London, such as cycle parking spaces and cycle lanes.
This two day conference brings together industry professional from a range of sectors to showcase and share best practice in the delivery and promotion of sustainable travel. Modeshift will present a range of speakers from leading organisations who are at the forefront of sustainable travel promotion.
World Car Free Day is celebrated around the world annually on 22 September. The event encourages drivers to give up their cars for the day and, in some cities, organised activities take place to celebrate streets that are normally dominated by cars.
There are calls for more traffic free zones around schools after the first temporary street closure in Luton came to a positive end. Between 10 and 21 June Hillborough Road was transformed into a traffic free space in mornings and afternoons with school Eco Warriors keen for the street closure to continue and want to cycle more.
The closure was the result of a team effort between Hillborough Infant and Junior schools, Luton Council’s Road Safety Team, Public Health and walking and cycling charity, Sustrans. It coincided with Clean Air Day on 20 June, a national initiative, to raise awareness of the links between transport and air pollution.
The nomination process for the 2019 National STARS School Travel Awards is now open! Local Authorities are able to nominate up to three schools in each of the four categories set out below: