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Dorset’s first secure public cycle hub to open in The Dolphin Shopping Centre
Dorset’s first secure public cycle storage facility is set to open in Poole Town Centre in March 2023, thanks to funding from the Transforming Travel scheme.
Posted on 26 Jan 2023
Dreaming of a Green Christmas…
BCP Council is encouraging people to take advantage of festive travel deals being offered by Morebus and Beryl in the run up to Christmas.
Posted on 13 Dec 2022
Beryl Bikes return to Kinson
BCP Council's micromobility partner, Beryl, is reintroducing the region’s bike and e-scooter share scheme to Kinson.
Posted on 12 Nov 2022
Work on safety improvements on two junctions on Fernside Road and Garland Road, Poole completes
Major safety improvements on a busy four-way junction on Fernside Road in Poole and at the junction of Garland Road / St Mary’s Road are now complete.
Posted on 08 Nov 2022
New Cycle and Walking Route from Rigler Road to Hinchliffe Road, Poole Open and Ready for Use.
A new section of the Rigler Road to Hinchliffe Road sustainable travel route in Hamworthy has now been opened and is ready for use. This new section includes the upgraded bridleway behind the Cornerstone Academy.
Posted on 31 Oct 2022
Great Progress made on sustainable travel improvements along Queen Anne Drive / Magna Road, Poole
The Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) project along Queen Anne Drive and Magna Road in north Poole has made good progress with the initial phases of work completed. The sustainable travel route has now been opened for use and runs for 3.7 kilometres from the junction of Queen Anne Drive and Gravel Hill all the way to Knighton Lane at the western entrance to Bearwood.
Posted on 19 Oct 2022
Planning application for new walking and cycling bridges over the railway line on Glenferness Avenue approved
A planning application by BCP Council for walking and cycling improvements to the bridge across the railway line on Glenferness Avenue has been approved. A new walking and cycling bridge will be built over the railway line to the west of the road bridge, and on the east side a new wider bridge able to accommodate both walkers and cyclists will replace the existing footbridge. The road bridge itself will remain unaltered.
Posted on 05 Oct 2022
Work on the next stage of the Transforming Cities Fund project on Wimborne Road, Ferndown to begin
The new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress, with the final construction phase (from Cobham Road to West Moors Road) due to begin in October 2022.
Posted on 23 Sep 2022
Bournemouth primary school pupil celebrated for national design success
A primary school pupil from Bournemouth is celebrating being named one of eleven winners in a UK-wide design competition. Hanna, aged 5 from Malmesbury Park Primary School, Bournemouth entered the WOW badge design competition from Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
Posted on 10 Aug 2022
New cycling and walking route through Kings Park, open and ready for use
A new cycling and walking route through Kings Park has now been opened and is ready to be used and enjoyed by local residents, workers and school students. The new sustainable travel route, funded by the south east Dorset Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), has created new, separate walking and cycling paths across the length of Kings Park from the Ashley Road entrance to the new toucan crossing on Harewood Avenue.
Posted on 28 Jul 2022
E-bikes added to Beryl's BCP Council micromobility rental service
The UK’s leading micromobility provider, Beryl, is set to offer users in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole even more forms of sustainable travel. From Friday 22 July, Beryl will be providing 20 e-bikes for use across the existing scheme area.
Posted on 25 Jul 2022
New ‘Clean Air Schools' campaign launched to help improve air quality, by cutting down engine idling outside schools.
BCP Council, Public Health Dorset (PHD) and walking and cycling charity Sustrans have joined forces to run a campaign to teach children (and their families) about air pollution, what causes it and how it can be reduced. The main focus of this campaign is to raise awareness of the impact of leaving a car’s engine running when parked (idling), especially outside schools, with the aim of improving the quality of local air.
Posted on 22 Jul 2022
One million not out for Beryl and BCP
The UK’s leading micromobility provider Beryl, and BCP Council are celebrating a significant milestone for the region’s bike and e-scooter share scheme.
Posted on 07 Jul 2022
Take part in Cycling UK’s Bike Week 6-12 June 2022
This year, Cycling UK’s Bike Week is all about cycling in the local community, and thanks to the work of south east Dorset’s Transforming Cities Fund programme, there are now plans for even more safe cycling routes around the region.
Posted on 30 May 2022
It’s electrifying!!! Council announces plans for over 130 new publicly accessible Electric Vehicle chargers to be installed across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole starting this summer
BCP Council has announced the roll out of over 130 new publicly accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) charger bays, to be installed at multiple locations across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole over the next year. This huge expansion of Council-provided chargers, coupled with those offered by supermarkets and hotels in the conurbation will make the area one of the best places in the country to visit with or own an Electric Vehicle
Posted on 18 May 2022
Work continues on new sustainable travel route in Hamworthy.
Work on the next phase of the new sustainable travel route linking Poole town centre with Wareham Road is set to start in Hamworthy, later this month.
Posted on 13 May 2022
Construction of new sustainable travel route on Wimborne Road, Poole to begin on 16 May 2022
Construction on the first section of new sustainable travel improvements along Wimborne Road in Poole town centre, will start on 16 May 2022. Funded through the south east Dorset Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), it marks the start of work on the 7km green travel route that will eventually link Poole town centre with Merley.
Posted on 05 May 2022
Pupils across the UK travel the equivalent of 110 times around the world during Sustrans’ Big Walk and Wheel competition
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting to school challenge, saw school communities across the UK complete over 2.2 million active journeys and physical activities between Monday 21 March and Friday 1 April 2022. During the competition, over 7,700 school children from Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) were walking, cycling, wheeling and scooting, contributing over 35,000 journeys and physical activities to the total.
Posted on 04 May 2022
Emily Cherry, Chief Executive of the Bikeability Trust visits Winton Primary School
Children at Winton Primary School today received a special visitor during their Bikeability Balance course. Emily Cherry, the Chief Executive of the Bikeability Trust1, visited the school to see one of BCP Council’s Bikeability courses in action.
Posted on 29 Apr 2022
Work to begin on new sustainable travel route along Wimborne Road, Poole in May
Work is set to begin in May on the construction of new sustainable travel facilities along Wimborne Road in Poole between Denmark Lane and the New Inn junction.
Posted on 20 Apr 2022
Public Consultation for Sustainable Travel Improvements around Benellen Avenue, Bournemouth
Public consultation on sustainable travel improvements proposed around the Benellen Avenue area has now been launched and will be running until 6 May 2022. Members of the public can review and feedback their thoughts on our on-line engagement platform.
Posted on 29 Mar 2022
First major section of Transforming Cities Fund programme’s sustainable travel route completes on Leigh Road and Wimborne Road West, Colehill
New 2.3km walking and cycling paths in Wimborne and Colehill open and ready for use . Work to build new sustainable transport infrastructure on Wimborne Road West and Leigh Road has now completed and the 2.3km stretch of new walking and cycle paths and crossings are open and ready for use.
Posted on 04 Mar 2022
New cycling and walking lane through Upper Gardens now fully open for use
The new walking and cycling paths through Upper Gardens in Bournemouth are finished and are ready for use
Posted on 24 Feb 2022
First phase of the new sustainable travel route from Rigler Road through the Holes Bay regeneration site has been completed.
The work to construct a new cycle and pedestrian route along Rigler Road, through the proposed Holes Bay regeneration site and past the Hamworthy Football and Recreation grounds has been completed.
Posted on 23 Feb 2022
Transforming Cities Fund sustainable transport works on Ringwood Road, Ferndown provide improved junction layout and a new pedestrian crossing.
Work on the new junction of Ringwood Road with Casterbridge Road in Ferndown (near the Angel Inn) has been completed on schedule. The improvements consist of an upgraded junction layout, which includes new pedestrian crossings, controlled by a new set of re-phased traffic lights.
Posted on 22 Feb 2022
£115,000 available for Businesses to Support Cycling and Sustainable Travel to Work.
Businesses across south east Dorset are being invited to apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000 to spend on new workplace facilities that encourage their employees to cycle or adopt sustainable travel to work.
Posted on 15 Feb 2022
Major safety improvements planned at busy junction on Fernside Road, Poole
The four-way junction where Fernside Road intersects with Hunt Road and St Mary’s Road in Poole is set to undergo significant upgrades to improve safety for school children and pedestrians using this busy junction as well as improve traffic flow.
Posted on 14 Feb 2022
BCP Council’s Smart Place and Transforming Cities Fund programmes working in synergy
Collaboration between two major BCP Council projects is underway with 3.1km of ducting for gigabit fibre (part of the council’s Smart Place programme) currently being laid at sites where sustainable travel improvements (part of the council’s Transforming Cities Fund programme) are also in progress.
Posted on 11 Feb 2022
Planning application submitted for new walking and cycling bridges over the railway line on Glenferness Avenue
A planning application has been submitted by BCP Council for improvements to be made to the bridge across the railway line on Glenferness Avenue, to enable safer walking and cycling.
Posted on 09 Feb 2022
Work to begin on new 4.3km sustainable travel route on Wimborne Road, Ferndown in March
Work is set to begin in March on the construction of new sustainable travel facilities along Wimborne Road East and West in Ferndown between Canford Bottom and Trickett’s Cross roundabouts. The project will take place in three phases and will see the area benefit from 4.3km of new cycle, walking and bus infrastructure improvements.
Posted on 02 Feb 2022
Whitecliff walking and cycling improvements given the go ahead
A popular route for cyclists and pedestrians in Poole will benefit from major improvements this year. The busy waterside path from Turks Lane to the sluice gate at Whitecliff will be widened to create a safer and separated cycleway and footpath.
Posted on 19 Jan 2022
New walking, cycling and bus service improvements on Queen Anne Drive, Merley complete. Next phase of sustainable travel improvements begin on Magna Road.
New walking, cycling and bus service improvements on Queen Anne Drive, Merley complete. Next phase of sustainable travel improvements between Gravel Hill and Bear Cross Roundabout to begin on Magna Road.
Posted on 17 Jan 2022
Works start on reopening Tatnam Road following review
Following a decision by BCP Council Cabinet, work will start this week on removing the trial road closure at Tatnam Road in Poole.
Posted on 04 Jan 2022
Whitelegg Way works – traffic management update
Two-way traffic lights on the southern end of Whitelegg Way and a southbound road closure from Wimborne Road slip road onto Whitelegg Way will be in place from 4 January to 11 March 2022 to support the sustainable travel improvement works underway near Whitelegg Way.
Posted on 20 Dec 2021
BCP Council to reopen Tatnam Road following public consultation
Following an extensive consultation process, BCP Council Cabinet has listened to the views of local residents and decided to remove the experimental low traffic neighbourhood at Tatnam Road in Poole.
Posted on 17 Dec 2021
Tops Day Nursery children get a special display from Transforming Cities Fund construction team working outside their school
Children from Tops Day Nurseries Wimborne, on Leigh Road, got a special visit to see all the sustainable travel improvement works going on outside their school building.
Posted on 14 Dec 2021
New 23 bus route to link Burton, Christchurch and Somerford
Morebus has launched a new bus route linking Burton with Christchurch Town Centre, Somerford Estate and Sainsburys. The new bus service is supported by grants from central government facilitated by BCP Council.
Posted on 13 Dec 2021
School Streets initiative to trial safer streets outside the gates during the school run
Working in partnership with local schools, BCP Council is planning to operate a series of School Street pilot schemes outside four suitable locations early next year.
Posted on 03 Dec 2021
Have your say on better bus services for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
You can now have your say in our Bus Back Better survey, which opened today. This is a chance for bus users and local residents to give their views to help improve bus provision across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Posted on 29 Nov 2021
Schools Across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Receive £212,000 to Support Active Travel
21 schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole now have brand new ‘trip-end’ facilities to help pupils and staff travel to school in a more sustainable and active way, thanks to their receiving a share of nearly £212,000 through the south east Dorset Transforming Cities Fund programme.
Posted on 18 Nov 2021
Whitelegg Way approaches end of first phase of works
With two brand new cycle lanes nearing completion on Whitelegg Way as part of the Transforming Cities Fund sustainable travel programme, work is set to start on a new controlled crossing, walking and cycle paths and a raised table crossing close to Redhill roundabout.
Posted on 15 Nov 2021
Next Phase of Construction on Sustainable Travel Route Across Kings Park to Begin on 15 November.
Construction of the new safe cycling and walking route across Kings Park is to begin on 15 November and will be running until September 2022.
Posted on 05 Nov 2021
Public Consultation Launched for Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)
Public consultation on BCP Council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) was launched on 1 November and will run until 10 December 2021. The LCWIP sets out the council’s long-term vision and proposals for investment in a network of walking and cycling routes and infrastructure across the region.
Posted on 02 Nov 2021
Work to begin on new cycle and walking route on Ringwood Road, Ferndown
Work will begin on new sustainable travel facilities along Ringwood Road in Ferndown on 1 November 2021. The project will take place in three phases and will involve the construction of a new 3.2km cycle and walking route and bus improvements along Ringwood Road between Longham mini roundabouts and Tricketts Cross roundabout.
Posted on 25 Oct 2021
Highway improvement works taking place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A number of improvement works are taking place on roads across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole over the next few weeks as part of the annual Highways Structural Maintenance Programme.
Posted on 05 Oct 2021
Thirty brand new children’s scooters awarded to help encourage an active school run
The winners of a recent competition to encourage more children to walk, cycle or scoot back to school have been announced.
Posted on 30 Sep 2021
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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