Transport & Streets

View article Bike hub opens at the University of Hull

Bike hub opens at the University of Hull

A new bike hire hub, ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students, has opened on campus. The new scheme, run in collaboration between local charity R-evolution and the University of Hull, is designed to encourage students to use pedal power while commuting to the Cottingham Road campus, providing […]

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View article Weekly Roadworks Update – 1 October

Weekly Roadworks Update – 1 October

Weekly roadworks update – 1 October This week it was announced that essential overnight resurfacing works will be taking place from Monday 18 October as part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme. The works are expected to last around two weeks and will be undertaken overnight in order to minimise disruption. Councillor Dean Kirk, Portfolio […]

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View article Bike to School Week sees launch of new active travel programme

Bike to School Week sees launch of new active travel programme

Students at Bellfield Primary School took part in the launch of Modeshift STARS, a programme designed to encourage youngsters to travel actively. As part of Bike to School Week, Modeshift STARS are now offering training to children and young people to develop their confidence and skills to make their journey to school by bicycle. The […]

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View article Overnight road closures for latest phase of Stoneferry Improvement Works

Overnight road closures for latest phase of Stoneferry Improvement Works

Essential overnight resurfacing works will be taking place from Monday 18 October as part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme. The works are expected to last around two weeks and will be undertaken overnight in order to minimise disruption. Councillor Dean Kirk, Portfolio Holder for transportation, roads and highways said: “The fact that these closures […]

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View article Summer survey reveals how people really feel about transport in Hull

Summer survey reveals how people really feel about transport in Hull

Hull residents say that improving or increasing use of greener forms of transport are amongst the most effective ways of reducing traffic issues in the city. In July, Hull City Council’s People’s Panel launched the first phase of a transport survey in a bid to understand people’s views on their concerns, barriers and opportunities to […]

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View article Weekly roadworks update – 24 September

Weekly roadworks update – 24 September

As work to improve the city’s roads continue, it’s been announced that essential maintenance work and carriageway repairs on Hall Road will start on Monday 27th September. The vital works, will last up to two weeks and take place between 7am and 7pm, will see 4 way temporary traffic signals used on Hall Road Northbound, Hall Road Southbound […]

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View article Work to begin on the Hall Road Carriageway Resurfacing Scheme

Work to begin on the Hall Road Carriageway Resurfacing Scheme

Essential maintenance work and carriageway repairs on Hall Road will start on Monday 27th September. The vital works, will last up to two weeks and take place between 7am and 7pm, will see 4 way temporary traffic signals used on Hall Road Northbound, Hall Road Southbound and the junction of Inglemire Lane Eastbound and Inglemire Lane Westbound. Councillor […]

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View article “Cycling has given me the freedom to explore Hull in a way that just isn’t possible in a car”

“Cycling has given me the freedom to explore Hull in a way that just isn’t possible in a car”

As part of the Great Big Green Week, local communities across the country are taking action to tackle climate change. And Claire Gribben is just one of those people who is actively making a change. The Hull Friends of the Earth volunteer lives in Cottingham but regularly commutes to Hull for work or leisure. She […]

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View article Motorists encouraged to find a different way to travel as part of World Car Free Day 2021

Motorists encouraged to find a different way to travel as part of World Car Free Day 2021

Motorists across Hull are being encouraged to walk or cycle as part of World Car Free Day 2021. Every year on 22 September people across the world are encouraged to give up their cars and choose a more active form of travelling. And with a growing network of more visible and safer cycle lanes across […]

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View article Restoration work begins on Brunswick Arcade, Beverley Road

Restoration work begins on Brunswick Arcade, Beverley Road

Major restoration work to the historic Brunswick Arcade on Beverley Road will begin next month. Following a review of the building’s structure, Hull City Council has confirmed that redevelopment works must start immediately, in the interests of public safety. The section of the arcade behind the scaffolding has been vacant for over ten years and […]

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