Transport & Mobility

Stories about Transport & Mobility

Councillors threaten to “empty chair” Stagecoach South West managing director

Councillors are threatening to “empty chair” Stagecoach South West managing director Peter Knight after his absence from yet another meeting of the committee that oversees Exeter’s highways.

Exwick Road speed limit increase postponed

Devon County Council has postponed its plans to increase the speed limit along the length of Exwick Road from Redhills to Station Road, and to extend the increase along St Andrew’s Road, after admitting that public consultation responses to its plans had gone missing.

Mallison Bridge funding bid fails

A joint city and county council bid for government funding to replace Mallison Bridge, which was closed five years ago at Exeter Quay before being removed, has failed.

County council cycling and walking plan to be introduced

The county council has confirmed that it intends to introduce its Exeter Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan, now six years late, without committing to delivery timescales, allocating any funding or expanding the proposed network in response to opposition to its plans centred on their lack of ambition.

Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme exhibitions

Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme exhibitions are being held from 4-7pm on Tuesday 25 July at Park Life Heavitree and on Wednesday 26 July at Whipton Community Hall.

New North Road bus gate consultation

Devon County Council is consulting until 14 August on proposals to convert a short stretch of cycle lane in New North Road alongside John Lewis into a bus and cycle lane to reduce bus journey times.

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