Transport and streets

• Outbound pop-up cycle route introduced on Hinckley Road

  26 June 2020

  3 minute read

  THE latest in a series of pop-up cycling and walking routes on major commuter routes in Leicester is being installed along a stretch of Hinckley Road.

• Two traffic calming and 20mph limits to be introduced after virus delay

  22 June 2020

  2 minute read

  TWO new schemes to introduce 20mph speed limits and traffic calming measures are due to be installed after being delayed by the coronavirus lockdown.

• Have your say on creating more safe space on city’s streets

  17 June 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE can now nominate streets in Leicester that would benefit from more space for safe travelling and shopping as work continues to address challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

• 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.