E-bikes and e-scooters expand across region
Around 40,000 more people have more sustainable travel choices from today, as the e-bike and e-scooter trial expands across the West of England.
West welcomes greater investment from spending review
Leaders across the West have welcomed greater investment through today’s Spending Review, with a record three-quarters of a billion pounds of transport funding confirmed for the West. That means better buses, more trains, and mass transit – with trams and much more on the table. The Treasury has also today confirmed plans to improve rail links between Bristol and Cardiff.
Improving accessibility along the A4 Portway
The second phase of a project – to reduce congestion, improve the reliability of buses, and promote active travel along a major transport route in Bristol – will get underway from Monday 16 June 2025.
Kids go free on the West’s buses
That’s summer sorted. Children and young people under the age of 16 are set to be able to travel for free on buses across our region during the school holidays, thanks to new investment proposed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Gloucestershire schools top national league table for sustainable and active travel for second year running
South Gloucestershire schools have been named top of the Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) league for the second year in a row, with the local authority topping the table for the highest percentage of schools with Modeshift STARS accreditation in large authority areas for 2025.
Update on Liveable Neighbourhoods proposals on the Pulteney estate area
Work is progressing on interventions round the Pulteney estate to continue to make it more attractive for walking, wheeling and cycling, safer for all users, and in line with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s adopted policies on Active Travel, Net Zero, and air quality.
Next tranche of cycle hangars installed in Bath
Twenty new cycle hangars have been installed in the city and are now available to hire.
Bristol’s first electrified bus depot opens
Bristol’s first electrified bus depot was opened on 3 June 2025 by a government minister and the West of England’s new mayor.
West welcomes record transport funding
Leaders across the region have today welcomed more than three-quarters of a billion pounds set to be invested in transport projects in the West. The Chancellor has announced plans to more than double investment in local transport in England’s city regions, committing to “investment in all parts of the country, not just a few.”
Free bus travel now available all day for disabled residents in North Somerset
People in North Somerset with an eligible disability can now travel for free on local buses at any time of day, every day of the week. This includes peak busy travel times.