Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation
An adult cycle training programme in Hull has seen a huge increase in participants in 2024 as more people choose to make active and sustainable journeys.
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KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices
Telecommunications firm KCOM has become the latest business in Hull to be recognised for its work in promoting and supporting its staff to choose more active and sustainable travel choices … More
Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative returns to support city’s cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’
A successful safety scheme will return to Hull’s roads this winter, aimed at helping cyclists to stay safe and stay seen when riding around the city during the darker nights.… More
Hull hotel receives national certificate for walking, cycling and public transport
Doubletree by Hilton, in Hull, has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily … More
National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull
A national hotel chain has changed its approach to staff travel planning across the country after enjoying success at its hotel in Hull.
Holiday Inn has signed up to the … More
Iconic Hull business group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices
One of Hull’s most iconic business names has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for … More
Hull pupils step up for new challenge
Chiltern Primary School is the first school in Hull to sign up for WOW – the walk to school challenge from Living Streets, which sees pupils record how they get … More
Council encourages city to ‘walk, wheel and ride’ this TravelWise Week and beyond
Hull City Council and its partners will once again be supporting TravelWise Week and assisting residents, businesses and communities to consider making more sustainable and active travel choices.
Organised by … More
New ‘iconic’ bike racks erected in Hull City Centre to help promote cycling
Hull City Council has installed two new ‘bike ports’ in Jameson Street as part of repair works to fix damage in the area following the recent disorder in the city … More
Frog bikes presented to Hull school students following safety campaign
Hull City Council has presented four Frog Bikes to pupils at four schools, as awards in a competition held as part of the recent ‘Kid Alert’ programme.
Kid Alert takes … More
Council unveils new visuals ahead of public engagement on plans for Preston Road Cycle Scheme
Three new visuals have been released by Hull City Council to showcase how a new cycle scheme planned for Preston Road could look ahead of a six-week public engagement exercise, … More
Council encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week
A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).
Organised by national charity, Cycling UK, Bike Week is the … More
Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme
Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for … More
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’
In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you … More
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Walk to Work Day
Friday 5 April is Walk to Work Day, a perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and make the daily commute on foot.
In his second post for ‘The … More
Designs for Freetown Way Cycle Scheme progressing
Hull City Council has released two new artist’s impressions showcasing how the new cycle scheme being planned for Freetown Way could look – including the installation of the city’s first … More
Council campaign to support cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ hailed a success
A council campaign to support cyclists in Hull to stay safe and stay seen during the winter months has been hailed a success, following a final pop-up event this week.… More
Rix Group receives national award for its work supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options
One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their … More
Apprenticeship helps Jason keep the career wheels spinning
It is National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024), a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships … More
Hull safety giant secures national award for supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options
One of Hull’s most notable businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their … More
TravelWise Week campaign wins national award
Hull City Council has won a prestigious national award for a campaign, which took place earlier this year, encouraging residents to choose more sustainable and active travel choices.
The city … More
Council supports cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ with return of Bike Lights for Dark Nights Initiative
Following its success in January, Hull City Council will again be running its popular Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative from the end of October, when the clocks go back, … More
Council takes action to futureproof roads in Kingswood
Plans will be drawn up to help improve the layout of a number of roundabouts in Hull, after the council appointed Align Property Partners Limited to progress proposals for the … More
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – International Walk to School Month
October is International Walk to School Month, when children all around the world celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school.
In his first post for ‘The Step in … More
Final phase of improvements to pedestrian and cycling facilities on Beverley Road complete
Work has now been completed on a project to enhance pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road.
Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction (N.E) Ltd, have delivered the … More
Hull encouraged to ‘travel wisely’ with various events planned for TravelWise Week
Hull City Council and its partners will be hosting various events across the city in support of TravelWise Week, a world-wide, week-long travel challenge where sustainable travel organisation, Modeshift, encourages … More
Council secures millions in funding to deliver transport improvements
Hull City Council has approved grant funding allocations of over £11million to deliver a series of investments on several of the city’s key routes to promote and encourage cycling and … More
New technology seeks to reduce collisions and congestion on busy Hull route
Innovative technology has been installed on a major route in the centre of the city, to help improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, as well as help reduce congestion … More
Hull ranked in top 10 for cycle training for children in England
Hull has been ranked in the top 10 locations in the country for delivering cycling training to children, according to new figures from the Bikeability Trust.
Between April 2022 and … More
Improvements to Queens Road/Sculcoates Lane junction to start on site
The final phase of a £1.1million project to improve pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road will start on Tuesday 1 August.
Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction … More
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