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Urban Challenge Fund announced
On Tuesday 2nd March 2010, the Department for Transport has announced a new Urban Challenge Fund is to be launched, which will replace the existing Transport Innovation Fund (TIF). Therefore Cambridgeshire's TIF bid has been unsuccessful.
Local Transport Plan for Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council has launched a three month public consultation to help update the Local Transport Plan for Cambridgeshire. This will be the third Local Transport Plan for the County and is a blue-print, based on the priorities set by residents, on what transport schemes should come forward. You can find out more about the various consultation events taking place across the County, and about the consultation itself, here.
Transport Commission
The independent Transport Commission for Cambridgeshire has now concluded its programme of public hearings and evidence gathering, and has published its report. Read the full report here or the Executive Summary here. Alex Plant, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Horizons, commented: "I am glad the Commission have taken account of the likely rapid growth of Cambridgeshire when considering the evidence, and have recognised that this will increase pressures on already congested transport routes. The Commission have also rightly made the point that there will be a steep reduction in public sector capital investment in transport after 2010, regardless of which party is in power. It is clear that doing nothing is not an option, but also that the political and budgetary timeframes involved mean that the County Council will need to make their decision soon."
Used car tyres are being given a new lease of life as the Busway adds to its green credentials. The used tyres will be shredded and used to provide the Guideway with good drainage shredded tyres are being used to fill 40,000 cubic metres of space between the tracks. A mixture of soil, seed and ballast will then be added to help the grass grow.