transport
Clampdown on dangerous cycling
Police are cracking down on reckless riding on route to one city school, after concerns were raised by local residents. The safety campaign co-incides with news that Norfolk pupils could be offered free bikes to get to school from September. Read More…
Cuts in bus fares hinted at
Fast bus lanes are planned on six corridors into the city, including Newmarket Road in south Norwich. But most people think public transport remains too expensive. A report today hints the county council will look at ways to cut fares, to encourage people out of their cars. Read More…
“Norwich in ninety” campaign launch
A petition is being launched today to push for a faster rail link between Norwich and London. Dubbed “Norwich in Ninety”, the campaign is backed by business and council leaders, who’re urging local people to sign up. Trains from London to Birmingham already cover the same distance inside ninety minutes. Campaigners demand Norwich should get the same fast Inter-City service.
Avoid the queues; roadworks start on Eaton bypass
Work starts on Monday on a scheme to extend the city-bound bus lane on Newmarket Road. The bus lane will become 24 hour, and start from the dual carriageway on the Eaton bypass. It’s part of wider scheme to develop faster, more efficient public transport in Norwich.
More snow forecast for weekend
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the East of England, forecasting heavy snow before midnight tonight. Drivers are being warned of icy conditions on untreated roads. Holiday-makers have been hit. Dr Nick Steel, who lives off Earlham Road, has been left stranded in Switzerland, after high winds shut Luton airport earlier today. His re-scheduled flight has also been cancelled. Speaking from Geneva, he said: “It’s chaos.. there are huge queues at the desks, no-one’s sure what’s happening, but at least Easyjet put us up in a hotel.”
Backing for blanket speed limit of 20 mph
Long-awaited advice on speed limits has been issued by the Government. Today councils were told they can introduce 20 mph speed limits, without the need for costly traffic calming measures.
This will be welcome news to Norwich City Council, who’ve been considering introducing the limit on all residential roads, but faced a bill of £350,000 to pay for speed bumps. Read More…
Creating a city fit for 2025
Public consultation closes tomorrow on a major strategy affecting Norwich’s roads in the future. It’s a huge document, in part dependent on the construction of the Northern Distributor Road. Here’s what it could mean for residents in south Norwich.
