{"id":77471,"date":"2020-06-11T07:46:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T06:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=77471"},"modified":"2020-06-11T07:46:58","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T06:46:58","slug":"transport-improvements-nottingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/transport-improvements-nottingham\/77471\/","title":{"rendered":"Green light for major transport improvements in Nottingham"},"content":{"rendered":"

A massive programme of transport improvements in Nottingham has received financial backing from the government<\/h2>\n

Nottingham City Council<\/a> put together a joint bid with Derby City Council<\/a> for a share of the government\u2019s Transforming Cities Fund, which was the only one in the country to receive the full amount requested from the Department of Transport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some schemes will see improved connections between the two cities, such as upgrading cycle links<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A \u00a3161m package of schemes will strengthen connections between major employment sites, upgrade public transport and improve options for people on foot or bikes \u2013 an increasingly important investment to help keep the city moving out of and beyond the Covid crisis.<\/p>\n

Further transport improvements will be carried out under the Future Transport Zone programme,\u00a0after Nottingham was named as one of four areas in the country to trial innovate transport solutions and technologies.<\/p>\n

Progression as lockdown is eased<\/h3>\n

Councillor Adele Williams, Nottingham City Council\u2019s portfolio holder for transport, said: \u201cAt a time when alternative ways of travelling are being recognised as increasingly important, it\u2019s fantastic that Nottingham is once again at the forefront, securing unprecedented levels of Government funding for a wide range of schemes that will make a big difference for local people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re building on the good foundations of our excellent public transport system and some great walking and cycling facilities. These schemes will help to connect some of the gaps in our cycle network, especially to employment sites.<\/p>\n

“We plan to put some \u2018pop-up\u2019 facilities in ahead of the full schemes so people can start to use these routes as lockdown restrictions are eased<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Williams added: \u201cExpansion of some of our tram network\u2019s Park & Ride sites, and a new bus Park & Ride site just north of the city, will give more people the option of not bringing their cars all the way into the city, helping us to continue our efforts to reduce congestion and pollution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe improvements between the station and Nottingham Castle via Broadmarsh are long-awaited and will create a much-needed welcoming entrance to the city from the south, improving the area for people on foot or bike and linking to new developments<\/a> and public transport connections.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aims for the scheme include:<\/h3>\n