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St Louis recruits citizens to advise on non-car transportation

18 Jan 2021

The Community Mobility Committee is looking for residents with everyday experience of walking, using a wheelchair or mobility device, riding transit, or biking.

Greater Manchester deploys AI-controlled road junctions

06 Nov 2020

The technology anonymously identifies different types of road users at selected junctions and controls traffic signals to allow different modes of transportation to be prioritised as and when required.

UK city of Norwich extends free Beryl Bike scheme

03 Nov 2020

The initiative forms part of a package of government measures in response to Covid-19 paid for through the Department for Transport’s Travel Demand Management fund.

StreetLight Data and Ford Mobility team for data-driven safety solutions

15 Oct 2020

A bundled offering will combine datasets and machine learning to identify how cities can reduce serious and fatal crashes as well as inform future safety strategies.

Glasgow to introduce car free zones around 21 city primary schools

01 Sep 2020

The scheme follows an initial pilot at six primary schools with a reported 69 per cent fewer vehicles identified outside those schools during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

Helsinki creates bicycle boulevard

13 Aug 2020

The boulevard of Kulosaaren puistotie is being converted into a shared in-roadway with motor vehicles required to adjust their speeds according to cycling.

UK transport sector urged to make cycling more inclusive

28 Jul 2020

Report warns the needs of many disadvantaged and marginalised groups have been ignored and urges the transport sector to raise its ambition and commitment to make cycling more inclusive.

London mayor progresses plans to create more green spaces

24 Jul 2020

Two new woodlands will be created in London’s Green Belt, the majority of which is not public open space despite making up 22 per cent of the capital’s land area. 

Bike Share Toronto collaborates with private sector association

15 Jul 2020

The partnership will offer members of the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario a number of rewards and benefits and help promote cycling in the city.

Toolkit identifies locations for cycleways in England

23 Jun 2020

It has been developed to help inform bids for Tranche 2 of the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund, particularly for authorities which have not yet developed local walking and cycling investment plans.

Manchester's 'Cyclops' junction reaches major milestone

19 Jun 2020

The junction, equipped with cycle optimised protected signals, allows bicycles to approach from four arms which converge onto a cycle track and help segregate cyclists from general traffic.

Melbourne fast-tracks 40km of bike lanes

17 Jun 2020

As well as create more space to help cyclists maintain physical distance, the plan is also part of the city’s 10-year roadmap for Melbourne to become a premier cycling city.

City of Lahti launches personal carbon trading scheme

15 Jun 2020

The free mobile CitiCap app automatically tracks a means of transport used and allows citizens in the Finnish city to benefit from reducing their own mobility emissions.

Cardiff Council works with city design specialist on reopening plan

11 Jun 2020

Council leader wants to adopt the same “one-city” approach that has seen the public sector, communities and businesses pull together throughout the pandemic to “build back better”.

Which US cities are top for cycling?

10 Jun 2020

PeopleForBikes’ data-driven annual ranking showcases the cities that are making biking better for everyone and provides insights on how other cities can work to do the same.

Birmingham announces measures to prioritise walking and cycling

09 Jun 2020

The schemes include pop-up cycle lanes, pavement widening and road closures to create low traffic neighbourhoods, which are all part of a package of active travel measures.

London and Frankfurt emerge top of most eco-friendly cities in which to work ranking

04 Jun 2020

The study by British Business Energy examines cities across the globe to determine which offer the best and worst options for the eco-conscious worker.

Edinburgh launches online mapping tool for safer travel

04 Jun 2020

The public can use the Commonplace platform to share suggestions for creating safer spaces for walking, cycling and wheeling as the current lockdown restrictions begin to be lifted.

Ultralight e-bike aims to address the daily challenges of city life

29 May 2020

The Eeyo 1 is the first e-bike project in the new Gogoro Eeyo "human-electric hybrid" brand, which has been established to develop innovations in lightweight electric-assisted transportation.

Glasgow's physical distancing initiative receives funding boost from Sustrans

29 May 2020

The city has been awarded £3.5m from Sustrans Scotland, which it will put towards temporary travel infrastructure to support safe distancing to help stifle the spread of Covid-19.

Vancouver sets out its plan to create 50km of slow streets

26 May 2020

The Canadian city also plans to expedite the permitting process for outdoor patios and restaurants to give people the room they need to resume some of their normal activities.

Four cities recognised for their sustainable mobility efforts

20 May 2020

The EU describes the cities as powerful examples that show the local role leaders can play in making their cities cleaner, safer and more sustainable.

Sydney creates new spaces for safer travel

18 May 2020

The city is fast-tracking the roll-out of cycleways on key routes as well as widening streets and creating walking paths to help citizens maintain physical distancing.

London to transform streets to prepare for increase in cycling and walking

07 May 2020

Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London said the UK capital needs to prepare for a possible 10-fold increase in cycling and five-fold increase in walking when lockdown restrictions are eased.