Roads, travel and parking news
Big ¶®ÒõµÛ Bikes giveaway
20 of 500 selected ¶®ÒõµÛ residents collected a free bicycle today - 17 February 2022 - courtesy of ¶®ÒõµÛ's 'Big ¶®ÒõµÛ Bikes' scheme.
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New Local Improvement Budget drives new road safety schemes across ¶®ÒõµÛ
¶®ÒõµÛ is announcing the first set of transport schemes to be developed from its new Local Improvement Budget fund.
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Have your say on ¶®ÒõµÛ’s segregated cycle routes – consultation begins on the ¶®ÒõµÛ Be Heard website
Four cycle routes are expected to be created or upgraded next year, following public feedback. Residents are now being consulted upon the new designs.
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First Clean Air Zone data report published
¶®ÒõµÛ has published its first monthly performance report for the Clean Air Zone, which launched on 1 June 2021.
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Making Low Traffic Neighbourhoods work for all
¶®ÒõµÛ has committed to work with residents and businesses to adapt and improve Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes in Moseley and Kings Heath and use local feedback to shape changes.
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Applications to the Clean Air Zone Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Credit Scheme are now open
¶®ÒõµÛ has officially launched its Clean Air Zone Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Credit Scheme.
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¶®ÒõµÛ Clean Air Zone Charging Order published ahead of 1 June 2021 launch date
With one month to go until the launch of ¶®ÒõµÛ’s Clean Air Zone, ¶®ÒõµÛ has published the ¶®ÒõµÛ Clean Air Zone Charging Order 2021.
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Businesses encouraged to sign up to fleet payment demonstration ahead of launch of ¶®ÒõµÛ’s Clean Air Zone
Businesses with vehicles that may be subject to the daily charge when ¶®ÒõµÛ’s Clean Air Zone launches on 1 June 2021 can join a demonstration of the payment service.
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¶®ÒõµÛ organisations recognised for work on sustainable and active travel
National recognition has been bestowed on ¶®ÒõµÛ and its stakeholder partners for efforts to increase active and sustainable travel throughout the city and wider region.
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West Midlands e-scooter trial to launch next week
Swedish company Voi has been appointed to operate e-scooters in the West Midlands, it was announced today.
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¶®ÒõµÛ commits to supporting buses post-lockdown
¶®ÒõµÛ has published its ¶®ÒõµÛ Bus Statement; outlining how it will support buses as the UK recovers from Covid-19 and its subsequent lockdown.
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Kier appointed as interim services provider for ¶®ÒõµÛ highways contract
Kier Highways has been appointed as the preferred bidder to manage the 15-month interim highway services contract for ¶®ÒõµÛ Highways Ltd (BHL) from 1 April 2020 to 29 June 2021.
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Council to consult on draft ¶®ÒõµÛ Transport Plan
¶®ÒõµÛ has today (13 January) published a draft plan setting out its vision for the future of transport in the city.
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Draft sustainable parking strategy set for consultation
A new draft strategy designed to manage parking in ¶®ÒõµÛ in order to create a more efficient and sustainable transport network is set to go out to public consultation.
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Joint statement from ¶®ÒõµÛ and Amey plc
The following is a joint statement from ¶®ÒõµÛ and Amey plc:
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Perry Barr highways scheme consultation extended
A consultation into planned highway infrastructure improvements in Perry Barr has been extended by two weeks.
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Joint statement from ¶®ÒõµÛ and Leeds City Council regarding Clean Air Zone delays
The introduction of the UK’s first Clean Air Zones is to be significantly postponed due to a Government delay in delivering digital systems required to make the zones operational and enforceable.
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A34 and A38 cycle routes officially opened
The latest segregated cycle route delivered as part of the ¶®ÒõµÛ Cycle Revolution (BCR) programme has been completed and is now open for use.
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Section of A38 Aston Expressway to become paved park for Car Free Day
A section of the iconic A38 Aston Expressway is to be converted into a paved park for International Car Free Day on September 22.
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Think BLUE, let cyclists through: ¶®ÒõµÛ Cycle Revolution A34 cycle route now open
The first of two fully segregated cycle routes in ¶®ÒõµÛ is now open for use.
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Government approval for ¶®ÒõµÛ Clean Air Zone plans
¶®ÒõµÛ’s plan for a Clean Air Zone to help tackle the problem of air pollution in the city has received Government approval.
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Ashted Circus improvement scheme completed
The completion of works to improve a major ¶®ÒõµÛ junction has been marked with an opening ceremony.
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Have your say in the ¶®ÒõµÛ Bus Survey
People who travel in ¶®ÒõµÛ are being invited to take part in a survey which seeks to better understand why they do – or don’t – use the bus.
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Average speed cameras installed on Middleway corridor
Motorists are being advised that average speed cameras have been installed along a stretch of the A4540 Middleway corridor.
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Dartmouth Circus works set to begin
Work to carry out essential maintenance and improvements to one of ¶®ÒõµÛ’s busiest road junctions is set to begin next week.
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Council secures further £1.3m boost for cycle and pedestrian improvements
Plans are being drawn up for further safety measures to benefit cyclists and pedestrians at an Edgbaston junction after ¶®ÒõµÛ successfully bid for £1.3 million of Government funding.
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Work under way on new A38 cycle route
Work is now under way on a new high-quality cycle route linking Selly Oak and the University of ¶®ÒõµÛ with the city centre, via the A38.
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Gritters on call as overnight temperatures set to plummet
¶®ÒõµÛ’s gritters are set for their first call-out of the season this weekend as overnight temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing.
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Bus lane enforcement cameras set to go live
The next phase of bus lane enforcement cameras are set to go live in ¶®ÒõµÛ – with a clear warning to motorists: cross the line, pay the fine.
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Eurostar arrives in Brum as training for National College for High Speed Rail
¶®ÒõµÛ today welcomed a symbol of the city's and region’s future employment prospects with the delivery of a newly refurbished Eurostar power car.
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Slower is safer as 20mph limits come into effect
Motorists are being advised that 20mph speed limits come into force across large parts of ¶®ÒõµÛ from Monday (October 10).
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Hydrogen buses coming to the city
Cleaner, greener buses will be coming to ¶®ÒõµÛ after £3milllion was awarded to a city council-led partnership project by the Department for Transport and the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles