Latest news with #sustainable transport
CBC
18 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Billy Bishop Airport showcases new electric aircrafts
Starting tomorrow, Billy Bishop Airport will be able to support aircrafts powered by electricity. The airport says this is just one step in making operations cleaner, greener and quieter.
BBC News
12-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Essex e-scooters removed after contract delay
Rental e-scooters are being removed from the streets in Essex and will be unavailable to hire for the foreseeable County Council has overseen an e-scooter trial in Chelmsford, Colchester and Braintree since December the local authority said the electric vehicles were being collected as of Monday, ahead of the contract with private company Dott expiring on Wednesday.A spokesperson said "unexpected delays in tendering a new contract" was partly to blame. Tom Cunningham, the Conservative cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and sustainable transport, said: "We're proud of the role shared e-scooters have played in helping thousands of residents make more sustainable travel choices across Essex."As we move into the next phase of the service, we remain committed to expanding sustainable transport options and look forward to announcing a new provider soon."The council says there have been three million e-scooter journeys as part of the scheme in Essex.E-scooters were also available in Basildon, but were removed in June after the borough council opted out of the e-scooters must be used on the road and in cycle lanes, but not e-scooters are illegal to ride on all public roads and pathways - albeit with some Mackrory, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on the county council, said he welcomed e-scooter usage as a greener alternative to cars, but that illegal use of e-scooters remained a problem."I would be disappointed, on balance, if [the council] cannot find another provider," Mackrory told the was contacted for comment. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Bracknell Town Council approves transport plan to run until 2037
A new plan for travelling in and around a town for the next 12 years has been Labour administration at Bracknell Forest Council has been working on its local transport plan that will run until will prioritise the development of alternatives to the car, with enhanced bus connectivity, segregated cycle lanes and step-free access for councillor for Easthampstead and Wildridings, Guy Gilbe said: "This plan is about practical improvements that touch everyday lives." The plan does not mention emissions-based parking charges, similar to those which are set to be introduced in also does not suggest the ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) implemented in London and clean air zones in cities in council said it would promote the use of ultra-low-emission and electric vehicles and deliver more than 1,200 EV charging points by the end of the Gilbe said: "This isn't just a response to existing travel patterns, it's an effort to align our transport vision with our efforts as a council to embrace the challenge of climate change and offer a more sustainable transport infrastructure."He also said the council was investing £5m in the road network over four plan was unanimously approved and received support from opposition councillor for Whitegrove Robert McLean said: "The key thing is we have to make sure people have the opportunity to choose alternatives."What we need to do is have a transport plan that encourages people to use other forms of transport, because it's better for the environment and its better for the borough, but also it's better for them." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Woolwich foot tunnel lift repair to start shortly, council says
Work to repair a lift in a tunnel linking two London boroughs on either side of the River Thames should begin "shortly".The northern lift of the Woolwich foot tunnel, which runs from Old Woolwich in Greenwich to North Woolwich in Newham, has been out of service since August repair, which will be funded by both councils equally, was originally hoped to have been completed by January councillor Sarah Ruiz, who is responsible for sustainable transport, said the work would be completed "sometime within the next year". The tunnel is open 24 hours day, seven days a week and is used by an estimated 300,000 pedestrians and cyclists each the north and south entrances, built by London County Council and opened in October 1912, are Grade II listed buildings. Both councils have an equal financial responsibility for the 112-year-old on 3 July, an update to Greenwich council's transport scrutiny panel suggested the authority was waiting for Newham council to sign an said the council was "currently awaiting Newham to respond on Woolwich foot tunnel and sign deed of adherence to Woolwich tunnel parts replacement maintenance cost sharing". The Local Democracy Reporting Service said neither council would comment on why the agreement had not yet been signed or why work had not yet begun – but both said they were committed to sharing the costs.A Greenwich council spokesperson said: "We have received a commitment from Newham Council, to split costs 50/50 and get the lifts up and running. We will be sharing plans on next steps and timelines, in due course."Ms Ruiz, for Newham, said: "We are pleased to say that work should be getting under way shortly to repair the northern lift shaft."Both Newham and Greenwich are sharing the cost of repairs, which fall outside of the routine maintenance agreement for the tunnel. We hope to have the works completed sometime within the next year."
