Transport and streets

• New cycle track installed along Aylestone Road

  16 June 2020

  2 minute read

  NEW measures have been put in place to reinforce space for cyclists on a busy Leicester route.

• Nearly 1,200 city streets made safer with 20mph speed limits

  16 June 2020

  2 minute read

  ALMOST 1,200 residential streets across Leicester have been included in a wide-ranging road safety programme to create 20mph zones.

• City centre pop-up scheme to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists

  12 June 2020

  2 minute read

  WORK is being carried out on a city centre street to improve facilities for cyclists and pedestrians and help shoppers to observe safe social distancing.

• Reminder of resurfacing work at Krefeld Way

  11 June 2020

  1 minute read

  MOTORISTS are being reminded about resurfacing work that is due to take place on a section of Leicester’s outer ring road from this weekend.

• All major local bus firms now offering contactless card payments

  11 June 2020

  3 minute read

  PASSENGERS using Park and Ride services to travel into and out of Leicester will be able to make contactless payments from next week.

• Big increase in cycling as Leicester joins Bike Week celebrations

  10 June 2020

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER is celebrating Bike Week this week - as figures show the number of cyclists recorded at key sites in the city has nearly doubled since this time last year.

• New street design guide for Leicester

  9 June 2020

  3 minute read

  A NEW street design guide for Leicester has been launched, setting out the principles that will be used to help build healthier streets in future city redevelopment schemes.

• Join the Silly Squad and take part in Summer Reading Challenge

  5 June 2020

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER Libraries are calling on children from across the city to become part of their Silly Squad for the digital Summer Reading Challenge.

• Town Hall Bike Park to reopen on Monday

  4 June 2020

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER’S city centre Bike Park will reopen on Monday (8 June) – and it will be free for all users.

• Resurfacing work planned for Krefeld Way and Netherhall Road

  4 June 2020

  2 minute read

  TWO road resurfacing schemes which were delayed by the coronavirus lockdown are due to take place over the coming weeks.

• Road to close for resurfacing as part of major highway improvement scheme

  3 June 2020

  1 minute read

  ROAD closures will be in place on part of Leicester’s inner ring road next week as work on a major highway improvement scheme nears completion.

• City’s COVID-19 Transport Recovery Plan published

  29 May 2020

  4 minute read

  A COMPREHENSIVE document setting out how Leicester’s transport system can best meet the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic has been published by the city council.