This is what our President who is blind said about the bus stop design where you step off the bus onto a narrow bus boarder next to a cycle lane on Lea Bridge Road, Waltham Forest ‘Not fit for purpose. It really is totally inaccessible. These sorts of designs should be scrapped’

Speed limit and average speed data for all roads in GB (linked to OS MasterMap Highways) is now available on a trial basis on Digimap Pilot digimap.edina.ac.uk/pilot. Currently available to download as CSV until 31/07/2024.

This is what Kevin, who is blind and a long white can user thought of the new Cyclops Junction at Chorlton in Manchester, which is part of the Bee walking & cycling network ‘It’s just totally confusing’. The layout is too complex and no more should be built please. #ActiveTravel

Responses needed! Have you been on a night out in the last 12 months? Please share your experiences of nightlife (electronic music events) by completing this short survey. Your input is crucial for ongoing research: t.ly/q5NfS #savenightlife #nightlife #EDM

Paper on the RATIN geospatial data model for active travel infrastructure now published in Journal of Transport Geography sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Transportation Research Group Marcus Young

🚦 Publication alert! A paper on the geospatial data model for active travel developed by TRG and the GeoData Institute has been published in the Journal of Transport Geography.  You can access and read the paper via this link: lnkd.in/geRx2k2W

According to TfL 1/2 of bus stop bypasses are deficient, 1/3 are SIGNIFICANTLY deficient. None are inclusive or accessible for blind users. But they carry on installing with no consequences for those responsible. Four people have been reported injured. How many go unreported?

Updated to include the latest (2023) data. GB Traffic Data Explorer: explore DfT stats road traffic statistics - count point data, area traffic volumes, and flows on major road links. trg-apps.soton.ac.uk/gbtraffic/

We are looking forward to #RGSIBG24 next week. Here is a summary of the sessions that we are sponsoring. We hope to see many of you during the week. #TGRG

At #RGSIBG24 next week we will be hosting the 18th Brian Hoyle Lecture, kindly sponsored by Elsevier. Prof. Frank Witlox (Ghent) will talk on the topic "Towards more active travel: Shedding light on cycling in the dark". The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception. #TGRG

Please join us for our AGM (via Zoom) on Wednesday 4 Sept from 15:00-17:00 BST. This will include a stimulating panel discussion on 15 Minute Cities. For more details and information on how to attend see: transportgeography.org.uk/2024/09/03/agm…

🚆 New research from #UoS_TRG! Our latest paper dives into the systematic classification of railway track deterioration models. We explore hybrid approaches to tackle increased wear on the UK’s ageing rail infrastructure. Read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.trge… #TRG #UoS #Railway

Kick off spring by exploring the delightful town! Take a leisurely stroll along the high street, where you'll discover a variety of independent shops and cafés, and enjoy some antique shopping around town ✨ Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/41Kdxkk 📸 by Alex Walton Photography

This Rolls Royce Merlin Spitfire engine was running in Honiton this afternoon as part of a day of events marking Armed Forces Day and the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day.

🌾 The Honiton Show is back on Thursday 7 Aug! Enjoy farming fun, live acts, local food, 400+ stalls & more – all set in stunning Honiton. 🐑🚜🎪 Find out more: bit.ly/3GZxMUL 📸 Honiton Show

Get ready to explore the best of local produce, handmade goods, and live entertainment right in the heart of Honiton at this year's Honiton Gate to Plate 🧀 📅 Saturday 16th August ⏰ 10am- 4pm 🔗 bit.ly/4m35OGF

Visit Honiton and treat yourself! 🍂 Whether it’s a warming drink, a slice of cake, or a seasonal special, Honiton’s delightful cafés like Toast Café, The Yellow Deli, Boston Tea Party and more have something to satisfy every craving. ☕🍰 🔗 bit.ly/4n3MY2W

We are pleased to have authorised the new Beaulieu Park station ahead of its expected opening on Sunday 26 October. Beaulieu Park is the first new station on the Great Eastern Main Line for over a century. Details ➡️ orr.gov.uk/search-news/or…

I've updated the GB Traffic Data Explorer to include the 2024 road traffic statistics from DfT stats that were released a few months ago. The Data Explorer is an R Shiny dashboard with count point data, area traffic volumes, and flows on major road links. buff.ly/stAtQ7i

🎉 Honiton Carnival is here! 🎉 This evening, Honiton town will be closed off as crowds line the streets to watch the incredible parade of floats. ✨🚗💡 Don’t miss East Devon’s biggest illuminated carnival: bit.ly/474dVhp 📅 Tonight at 7:30pm