Transport & Streets

View article Improvements to Victoria Avenue will take place as part of the cycle route from Hull to Cottingham

Improvements to Victoria Avenue will take place as part of the cycle route from Hull to Cottingham

Work to resurface Victoria Avenue will start in the new year. The improvements are being done as part of the 8km installation of safer cycling lanes from Hull to Cottingham. Once complete, the route will offer a designated area for cyclists to commute between Hull city centre and Cottingham. As part of this project, the […]

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View article Councils reassured on return of train services for 2022

Councils reassured on return of train services for 2022

Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire councils have received reassurances from Northern Rail and Transport for the North that the Hull to Bridlington service will return next year. Announced in the Rail North committee meeting the service, which has been reduced during the pandemic, will be fully reinstated from May 2022 meaning a twice […]

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View article ‘We’re working towards developing a transport network that works for everyone’

‘We’re working towards developing a transport network that works for everyone’

Buses in Hull have revealed a significant improvement in service since the introduction of extended bus lane times. Local bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands say that journey times have become nine per cent quicker since the measures were introduced, and East Yorkshire have recorded a four per cent improvement on certain routes. In addition, a […]

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View article Hull City Council in the running for national award from environmental charity

Hull City Council in the running for national award from environmental charity

Hull City Council’s Streetscene services shortlisted for an award at Keep Britain Tidy’s annual awards ceremony. The authority’s efforts to make environmental improvements for local residents has seen it shortlisted in this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Awards Network Awards 2022. There are ten award categories, each with three shortlisted contenders, and the council has beaten […]

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View article Cycle lanes to become key part of Hull’s transport network

Cycle lanes to become key part of Hull’s transport network

Plans to keep Hull’s improved cycling network have been confirmed. As a result, Freetown Way will return to two lanes of traffic whilst retaining a segregated cycle lane – delivering a space that is fit for everyone. Cycle lanes in Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Ferensway, Anlaby Road, Hessle Road and Beverley Road will also remain, […]

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View article University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’

University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’

A new bike hire hub at the University of Hull will provide “exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction” benefits to students and the city. The hub, located on the University’s campus, was officially opened on Monday 13 December at a ceremony attended by Hull City Council leader Cllr Daren Hale and John Marshall MBE, CEO of […]

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View article Weekly roadworks update – December 10

Weekly roadworks update – December 10

The Stoneferry Corridor improvement project continues next week, with some changes to previously scheduled works. Surfacing works to Chamberlain Roundabout, which were due to finish on Friday December 10, will now be completed by 6am on Wednesday 15 December. Arrangements for access to Lorraine Street during the closures will remain unaltered. Read our previous story […]

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View article Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane

Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane

The latest stage of the multimillion-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme will see essential overnight resurfacing work take place in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane from Wednesday 15 December. The work is expected to take two nights, but could run into a third night in the event of delays. Road closures will be as follows: Wednesday 15 […]

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View article Milestone for active travel scheme as ten schools take up the challenge

Milestone for active travel scheme as ten schools take up the challenge

Ten schools in Hull have now signed up to take part in Modeshift STARS, a scheme designed to encourage youngsters to travel actively. The programme offers training to children and young people to develop their confidence and skills to make their journey to school by bicycle. Sirius Academy West is just one of those schools […]

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View article Further fines for multiple littering offences committed in Hull

Further fines for multiple littering offences committed in Hull

A further 16 people have been convicted of littering offences committed in Hull, with fines and costs amounting to £6,210.  The convictions come after individuals failed to pay fixed penalty notices, issued in June of this year and obtained in November. This follows 15 convictions decided by magistrates between April and May 2021, which totalled £5,268. Councillor Rosie […]

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