People are invited to have their say on plans to make it easier, safer and greener to travel around north east Calderdale. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on improved travel options around the areas of Halifax and Stump Cross, Northowram, Shelf, and Hipperholme. The Connecting North East Calderdale project aims… read more … about Have your say to shape travel in north east Calderdale>>
The latest plans to improve transport links for Elland, including updates on the planned new rail station and new walking and cycling routes, will be available to view at an upcoming information event in the town. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale… read more … about Find out more about plans for Elland Rail Station and improved access routes>>
Over £2.5million of funding has been secured to support improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in Calderdale, including work along the canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot. Calderdale Council has been successful in its bid for funding to support improvements to active travel routes in the borough. The funding received is part of the fifth… read more … about Funding boost for canal improvement work>>
Ambitious plans to make it more pleasant to walk, wheel and cycle around Todmorden have now been revealed. The £2.56million Active Todmorden project aims to create healthier communities by enabling everyone to walk, wheel or cycle for everyday journeys and improving access to the town’s attractions, whilst maintaining a welcoming and attractive area. This is… read more … about Step forward for Active Todmorden plans>>
New cycle storage is now in place in Mytholmroyd, offering nearby residents the chance to store bikes safely and conveniently. As part of priority work to support active travel and help tackle the climate emergency, Calderdale Council has offered residents the chance to register interest in having a cycle hangar installed for local people to… read more … about New storage helping residents to get on their bike>>
A new campaign is supporting people to safely share space on Calderdale’s roads, highlighting the minimum distances that motorists are legally required to leave when overtaking a cyclist. To keep everyone safe, there are minimum distances and speeds for overtaking on UK roads. The Highway Code(external link) outlines that at least 1.5 metres should be left when… read more … about Staying safe on Calderdale roads>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of West Yorkshire A multi-million-pound project to improve walking, wheeling and cycling facilities in West Yorkshire is taking a major step forward. The new £5.1 million West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals such as new street crossings and lighting, improved green spaces and traffic calming measures…. read more … about New £5.1 million proposals to improve active travel across West Yorkshire>>
Plans to improve walking and cycling access around Elland and West Vale, including to the planned new Elland Rail Station, are moving forward with the appointment of the contractor to finalise the detailed designs for the project. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with… read more … about Step forward for project to improve routes around Elland and support development of new rail station>>
People are being asked for their views on the latest proposals to create three ‘shared transport hubs’ in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Shared transport hubs are one-stop shops for transport services, with plans in Calderdale including facilities for car club vehicle parking locations, electric vehicle charging, secure cycle parking, access to shared e-bikes and bike… read more … about A new way of providing transport services could be coming to Calderdale as plans take another step forward>>
