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BCP Council Bikeability Team Wins Extra Funding for More Bikeability courses.
BCP Council has been successful in securing extra funding from the Bikeability Trust in order to run further cycling training courses at schools and training centres across the region.
Posted on 23 Sep 2021
First Phase of Kings Park Transforming Cities Fund Work Completed on Time
Phase one of the Kings Park Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) project has been completed on schedule. The work on Harewood Avenue near Avonbourne Academy to create a new crossing has been completed on target before the end of the school holidays and the closed section of the avenue has been re-opened.
Posted on 01 Sep 2021
BCP Council Secures Further Central Government Funding for Encouraging Cycling and Walking.
BCP Council has been successful in securing an extra £247,000 grant from Central Government to help encourage cycling and walking in the conurbation. The money has been awarded from the Department for Transport’s Capability Fund and is ringfenced specifically for activities that promote active travel.
Posted on 16 Aug 2021
Work on new sustainable travel route to begin on Rigler Way, Hamworthy on 16th August 2021
Work on the construction of a new sustainable travel route linking Poole Town Centre with Wareham Road, Holton Heath will begin on Rigler Road on Monday 16th August 2021.
Posted on 13 Aug 2021
Construction of sustainable travel route linking Poole with Holton Heath starts mid- August
Work on the next sustainable travel route aimed at transforming local travel is due to start construction at Rigler Road, Poole later this month. It marks the start of new walking and cycling improvements creating a healthy and eco- friendly way of travelling to and from locations between Poole town centre and Holton Heath.
Posted on 10 Aug 2021
Have your say on proposals to improve the Victoria Park Road low traffic neighbourhood trial
Following previous consultation and feedback from the local community, BCP Council is now presenting a range of alternative options to improve the trial Victoria Park Road low traffic neighbourhood scheme. It now wants both residents and businesses to share their views on the proposed options before any changes are implemented.
Posted on 09 Aug 2021
Transforming travel improvements set to start at Queen Anne Drive
Construction of the first phase of sustainable travel improvements between Gravel Hill and Bear Cross Roundabout is set to start along Queen Anne Drive on 9 August. The work is due to complete in December 2021
Posted on 02 Aug 2021
Construction on green travel route in north Poole due to start in August
Construction on south east Dorset’s latest sustainable travel route is due to get underway in August in north Poole between Gravel Hill and Bear Cross Roundabout.
Posted on 29 Jul 2021
New ‘Park & Cycle’ scheme launches at Kings Park - Bike to the beach on a Beryl for free!
A new ‘Park & Cycle’ scheme has been launched at Kings Park by BCP Council and local bike share provider Beryl, giving people another way of getting to the beach this summer.
Posted on 28 Jul 2021
First section of Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West - completed and ready for use
Improvements to enable more sustainable travel have now been completed on the first section of Wimborne Road West in Colehill. This includes the building of new cycle lanes, separate pedestrian pavements and a complete re-surfacing of the road.
Posted on 21 Jul 2021
Work to begin on the first phase of Kings Park sustainable transport and safety improvements on 26th July.
Work to begin on the first phase of Kings Park sustainable transport and safety improvements on 26th July.
Posted on 16 Jul 2021
20 New Wayfinding Totems Installed in Poole.
20 new wayfinding totems have been installed across Poole Town Centre providing information about the town as well as easy to read maps and directions to local places of interest.
Posted on 09 Jul 2021
Transforming Cities Fund’s plans to improve green travel set to kick-off at Kings Park
Improved greener travel options linking Bournemouth and Christchurch with the installation of new and upgraded cycle paths and footpaths though Kings Park is set to get underway.
Posted on 05 Jul 2021
Overnight Closures on Wimborne Road West in Colehill for 5 nights from 12th July 2021
Wimborne Road West in Colehill will be closed overnight each evening from the 12th July to the morning of 16th July 2021.
Posted on 02 Jul 2021
New Bike It Officer to inspire young people and promote cycling across the conurbation
A new Bike It Plus Officer has been appointed by BCP Council to help make the school run active and fun for families across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Posted on 25 Jun 2021
Cycle, Skating and Scooter Awareness Day to be held at Bournemouth Pier Approach on 26th June.
Games, prizes, training and bike servicing will all be on offer at the BCP Seafront Rangers Cycle Awareness Day on Saturday 26 June at the Pier Approach, Bournemouth.
Posted on 22 Jun 2021
BCP Council welcomes the introduction of Go-Slow and No-Go Zones for Beryl e-scooters.
BCP Council have welcomed the introduction of upgraded GPS technology on Beryl’s fleet of e-Scooters, which has enabled the introduction of ‘Go-Slow’ and ‘No-Go’ Zones.
Posted on 02 Jun 2021
Recipients for TCF End of Trip Schools Grants Announced
Grants are being awarded to 21 schools in the BCP Council area to help pay for the installation of new or improved ‘end-of-trip’ facilities, which encourage healthy and eco-friendly journeys to school.
Posted on 19 May 2021
Plans underway to make Poole Quay and (Lower) High St enhanced walking and cycling measures seasonal
Following a six-month public consultation and extensive discussions with the local business community, BCP Council will progress with plans keep the Poole Quay enhanced walking and cycling measures in place over the summer and remove them during winter.
Posted on 14 May 2021
Work to Start on New Walking and Cycling Paths Through Upper Gardens, Bournemouth.
Improvements to cycling and walking routes to help transform travel through Bournemouth’s Upper Gardens are set to get underway.
Posted on 14 May 2021
Consultation on Transforming Cities Fund's Last Two Sustainable Travel Routes Gets Underway
Consultation on Transforming Cities Fund’s remaining two (of a total of six) sustainable travel routes proposing major cycling, walking and bus improvements across south east Dorset is now live.
Posted on 10 May 2021
Work to Start on Whitelegg Way TCF Improvements on 17 May 2021
Work on the first section of new sustainable transport infrastructure within the BCP Council area is due to start on 17 May on Whitelegg Way. The work which is part of BCP and Dorset Councils’ Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) programme will last until the autumn.
Posted on 30 Apr 2021
Work to transform local travel set to start next month
Work on Transforming Cities Fund’s first sustainable travel routes in the BCP area starts at the end of May on a new cycle route along Whitelegg Way and cycle and walking improvements in Upper Gardens.
Posted on 16 Apr 2021
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan – Public Engagement Launched
BCP Council has launched initial engagement that will inform its emerging Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). The LCWIP will be BCP Council's long-term strategic vision setting out the walking and cycling infrastructure which is required across the area over the next 20 years.
Posted on 26 Mar 2021
Local transport spending plans confirmed to build on Big Plan infrastructure ambitions
Creating a transport infrastructure network fit for a modern 21st century city region is the overarching ambition for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after significant Local Transport Plan investment for 2021/22 was approved by Cabinet.
Posted on 16 Mar 2021
The new you can walk, cycle or scoot back to school this spring
To support the full reopening of schools, and with spring well on its way, BCP Council is stepping up its campaign to get more parents, carers and young people to walk, cycle or scoot to the school gates.
Posted on 08 Mar 2021
Your Chance to Have Your Say on Transforming Cities Fund's Sustainable Transport Routes
BCP Council and Dorset Council launch a major public consultation on their plans for 78km of new cycling and walking routes and bus infrastructure improvements across south east Dorset.
Posted on 24 Feb 2021
Residents invited to share their views on Whitecliff and Baiter Park walking and cycling improvements
Aiming to create a safer environment for people travelling on foot or by bicycle, BCP Council is asking local residents to help shape options for improving the Whitecliff and Baiter Park area of Poole.
Posted on 04 Feb 2021
BCP Council gains Department for Transport approval for e-scooter rental trial
A fleet of brand-new electric powered scooters will soon be available for hire across Bournemouth and Poole following Ministerial approval for a trial in the area. The initial trial is set to commence on January 25 2021.
Posted on 14 Dec 2020
Schools and Colleges Offered Grants of up to £20,000 for Sustainable Travel Trip-End Facilities
Schools in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole offered grants of up to £20,000 to help install End-of-Journey facilities as part of the Transforming Travel programme.
Posted on 07 Dec 2020
Public invited to shape plans for Transforming Travel's sustainable travel routes
BCP Council and Dorset Council are seeking initial views from the public on Transforming Travel’s proposals for five of its sustainable travel routes in south east Dorset ahead of formal consultation next year.
Posted on 11 Nov 2020
Transforming Travel's first sustainable infrastructure investment scheme underway in Wimborne and Colehill
Preparation work for a 2.3km cycleway in Wimborne and Colehill has commenced marking the start of the first sustainable infrastructure scheme to be built in south east Dorset through Transforming Travel's £100m+ Transforming Cities Fund.
Posted on 29 Oct 2020
Plans for Transforming Travel in south east Dorset city region take shape
Six locations set to benefit from sustainable transport improvements in south east Dorset announced.
Posted on 19 Oct 2020
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