sustainable travel

Council defends “basic” cycling and walking plans following government report

Bedford Borough Council has defended its Active Travel Credibility score - the government measurement for a local authority's cycling and walking framework - despite...

Electric buses branded “impractical” for Bedford Borough by councillor

Electric buses for Bedford borough are “impractical” and it is far better to encourage more people to use the current ones, a senior councillor has said. During a discussion on...

Wheelie good: Goldington Green Academy receives silver accreditation for active travel

After three years of hard work, Goldington Green Academy have been awarded a silver accreditation from Modeshift Stars for encouraging cycling, walking and scooting among their pupils...

Cauldwell School chosen as pilot for Bedford’s first School Street initiative

Councillors and campaigners have welcomed the news that Bedford Borough will be introducing a pilot of their School Street initiative around Cauldwell School in March 2021...

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