Transport & Mobility

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Devon County Council seeks views on draft Exeter walking and cycling plan

Devon County Council is holding a public consultation on its draft Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, which is already nearly six years late, until the end of March.

Figures show Exeter Central station busier than Exeter St David’s

New figures show that 2.2 million people used Exeter Central railway station in the year to March 2022, making it the 155th busiest of 2,569 UK railway stations and (slightly) busier than Exeter St David’s.

Marsh Barton railway station opening delayed yet again

The opening of Marsh Barton railway station has been delayed yet again, to “this spring”, putting project completion more than six years behind schedule.

Second round of Devon Levelling Up funding announced

The second round of Devon “Levelling Up” funding has been announced, with Exmouth Gateway and an Appledore maritime research centre to receive £16 million each.

Revised Queen Street changes approved alongside Rifford Road cycling scheme

Devon County Council’s Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee approved the permanent introduction of revised Queen Street changes at its meeting on 16 January.

£1 million Magdalen Road one-way works begin

Works to make a temporary Magdalen road one-way system permanent despite decisive public support for a low traffic street have begun.

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