Category Archives: Transport

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>>

Councillors and council staff next to new cycle hangar on street in Mytholmroyd

Vehicles used by Calderdale Council are now being powered by cleaner, renewable fuels, as the Council leads the way in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the borough. The Council has around 200 vehicles in its fleet, ranging from small vans to minibuses and larger caged vehicles. Over 40 of these are fully electric… read more … about A gear change in reducing carbon emissions from Council vehicles>>

Cllr Patient in electric van

A time capsule discovered during construction work in Halifax town centre is going on display at the Piece Hall Visitor Centre in the town. The time capsule from 1998 was found by contractors Galliford Try during works on the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is being delivered by Calderdale Council. Originally buried… read more … about Time capsule from 1998 to go on display at The Piece Hall>>

Opening of time capsule

Over £15 million is set to be invested in Calderdale’s highways network over the next two years, with the proposed work plan being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Well-maintained highways and high-quality infrastructure are key for road safety and in encouraging the use of active travel methods, supporting the Council’s carbon reduction ambitions. The Highways… read more … about Investing in our highways network>>

Resurfacing at Forest Avenue

The latest proposals for improvements to the eastern side of Halifax town centre are now available, showing how travel around this part of town will be transformed. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus… read more … about Have your say on proposals for the east of Halifax>>

Artist's impression showing the amended layout of roads around Square Chapel and Halifax station

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>>

Visual showing how new Elland station could look

People are invited to have their say on proposals to make it easier and safer for people of all ages to walk, cycle, rest and play on routes around schools in Pellon, Halifax.  The Pellon Routes to Schools project is a package of proposals designed to make walking, cycling and wheeling journeys safer and easier…. read more … about Have your say on proposals for Pellon>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

New images have been released showing how work around Halifax town centre will transform travel, with new safer ways for people to get around and welcoming areas into and around the town centre. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the… read more … about Images show Halifax’s new town centre>>

Artist's impression showing the amended layout of the road around the rail station in Halifax

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>>

Hebden Bridge