Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance
@cambstravelall.bsky.social
31 travel, health & environmental orgs working for transport that protects our future & offers genuine choice.
Founded by Cambridge Living Streets, @camcycle.bsky.social and Cambridge Area Bus Users
Founded by Cambridge Living Streets, @camcycle.bsky.social and Cambridge Area Bus Users
Do we really want a tram network in Cambridge? If we do, we'll have to make tough choices.
Our new opinion piece explores what these choices might be, and whether we’d be willing to make them.
Read it in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
Our new opinion piece explores what these choices might be, and whether we’d be willing to make them.
Read it in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Do we really want a tram network in Cambridge? If we do, we'll have to make tough choices.
Our new opinion piece explores what these choices might be, and whether we’d be willing to make them.
Read it in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
Our new opinion piece explores what these choices might be, and whether we’d be willing to make them.
Read it in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
Passengers say that better information at bus stops makes them more likely to use the bus.
Our latest blog describes how one village created bespoke bus information to boost bus use.
cambstravelalliance.org/fowlmere-parish-council-creates-bespoke-bus-information-to-boost-bus-usage/
Our latest blog describes how one village created bespoke bus information to boost bus use.
cambstravelalliance.org/fowlmere-parish-council-creates-bespoke-bus-information-to-boost-bus-usage/
October 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Passengers say that better information at bus stops makes them more likely to use the bus.
Our latest blog describes how one village created bespoke bus information to boost bus use.
cambstravelalliance.org/fowlmere-parish-council-creates-bespoke-bus-information-to-boost-bus-usage/
Our latest blog describes how one village created bespoke bus information to boost bus use.
cambstravelalliance.org/fowlmere-parish-council-creates-bespoke-bus-information-to-boost-bus-usage/
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#6 All new developments must be designed so residents can travel into Cambridge without a car...
...if they wish. Residents should also be offered support to get started with sustainable transport.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#6 All new developments must be designed so residents can travel into Cambridge without a car...
...if they wish. Residents should also be offered support to get started with sustainable transport.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
October 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#6 All new developments must be designed so residents can travel into Cambridge without a car...
...if they wish. Residents should also be offered support to get started with sustainable transport.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#6 All new developments must be designed so residents can travel into Cambridge without a car...
...if they wish. Residents should also be offered support to get started with sustainable transport.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
Would you like to see improvements for pedestrians along Mill Road?
Alliance members and friends have set up a petition calling for local politicians to commit to transforming the pedestrian experience along the whole of the street.
🖊️ Add your name at tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
Alliance members and friends have set up a petition calling for local politicians to commit to transforming the pedestrian experience along the whole of the street.
🖊️ Add your name at tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
October 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Would you like to see improvements for pedestrians along Mill Road?
Alliance members and friends have set up a petition calling for local politicians to commit to transforming the pedestrian experience along the whole of the street.
🖊️ Add your name at tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
Alliance members and friends have set up a petition calling for local politicians to commit to transforming the pedestrian experience along the whole of the street.
🖊️ Add your name at tinyurl.com/WalkMillRoad
The long-term future of the Tiger Pass (£1 bus fares for under-25s) is uncertain.
A new, permanent Tiger Pass scheme might only be available to those aged 18 and under for term-time journeys.
We asked young people how this would impact them.
tinyurl.com/TigerPassVoices
A new, permanent Tiger Pass scheme might only be available to those aged 18 and under for term-time journeys.
We asked young people how this would impact them.
tinyurl.com/TigerPassVoices
October 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The long-term future of the Tiger Pass (£1 bus fares for under-25s) is uncertain.
A new, permanent Tiger Pass scheme might only be available to those aged 18 and under for term-time journeys.
We asked young people how this would impact them.
tinyurl.com/TigerPassVoices
A new, permanent Tiger Pass scheme might only be available to those aged 18 and under for term-time journeys.
We asked young people how this would impact them.
tinyurl.com/TigerPassVoices
#FridayFacts. Shared transport enables people to use vehicles without ownership.
On average, each UK car club car replaces 27 private cars, freeing up public space for other uses. UK shared cars already free up land almost the size of London's Hyde Park.
como.org.uk/#what-is-shared-transport
On average, each UK car club car replaces 27 private cars, freeing up public space for other uses. UK shared cars already free up land almost the size of London's Hyde Park.
como.org.uk/#what-is-shared-transport
October 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#FridayFacts. Shared transport enables people to use vehicles without ownership.
On average, each UK car club car replaces 27 private cars, freeing up public space for other uses. UK shared cars already free up land almost the size of London's Hyde Park.
como.org.uk/#what-is-shared-transport
On average, each UK car club car replaces 27 private cars, freeing up public space for other uses. UK shared cars already free up land almost the size of London's Hyde Park.
como.org.uk/#what-is-shared-transport
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#5 Major interchanges should be upgraded to reduce cross-city travel
More interchanges between the M11/A14 and urban roads should be ‘all-ways junctions’ so drivers can avoid cross-city journeys.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#5 Major interchanges should be upgraded to reduce cross-city travel
More interchanges between the M11/A14 and urban roads should be ‘all-ways junctions’ so drivers can avoid cross-city journeys.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
October 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#5 Major interchanges should be upgraded to reduce cross-city travel
More interchanges between the M11/A14 and urban roads should be ‘all-ways junctions’ so drivers can avoid cross-city journeys.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#5 Major interchanges should be upgraded to reduce cross-city travel
More interchanges between the M11/A14 and urban roads should be ‘all-ways junctions’ so drivers can avoid cross-city journeys.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#FridayFacts. Ghent's circulation plan transformed transport and improved liveability.
It was achieved in under three years and for less than €5 million.
Could a Cambridge circulation plan speed up buses and make more space for walking and cycling?
stad.gent/en/mobility-ghent/circulation-plan
It was achieved in under three years and for less than €5 million.
Could a Cambridge circulation plan speed up buses and make more space for walking and cycling?
stad.gent/en/mobility-ghent/circulation-plan
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
#FridayFacts. Ghent's circulation plan transformed transport and improved liveability.
It was achieved in under three years and for less than €5 million.
Could a Cambridge circulation plan speed up buses and make more space for walking and cycling?
stad.gent/en/mobility-ghent/circulation-plan
It was achieved in under three years and for less than €5 million.
Could a Cambridge circulation plan speed up buses and make more space for walking and cycling?
stad.gent/en/mobility-ghent/circulation-plan
Thanks to Mayor Paul Bristow for meeting representatives from Travel Alliance founders Cambridge Living Streets, @camcycle.bsky.social and Cambridge Area Bus Users last week.
We discussed the health benefits of walking, rural cycle routes and the importance of buses for connections to employment.
We discussed the health benefits of walking, rural cycle routes and the importance of buses for connections to employment.
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Thanks to Mayor Paul Bristow for meeting representatives from Travel Alliance founders Cambridge Living Streets, @camcycle.bsky.social and Cambridge Area Bus Users last week.
We discussed the health benefits of walking, rural cycle routes and the importance of buses for connections to employment.
We discussed the health benefits of walking, rural cycle routes and the importance of buses for connections to employment.
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#4 High quality pavements and cycle routes will only be feasible if sufficient space is made available.
Roadspace reallocation is therefore vital, particularly in the historic city centre.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#4 High quality pavements and cycle routes will only be feasible if sufficient space is made available.
Roadspace reallocation is therefore vital, particularly in the historic city centre.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#4 High quality pavements and cycle routes will only be feasible if sufficient space is made available.
Roadspace reallocation is therefore vital, particularly in the historic city centre.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#4 High quality pavements and cycle routes will only be feasible if sufficient space is made available.
Roadspace reallocation is therefore vital, particularly in the historic city centre.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#3 The Combined Authority should commit to delivering attractive public transport for all.
Buses should be the focus at first, as they can be improved rapidly and at low cost while other plans take shape.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#3 The Combined Authority should commit to delivering attractive public transport for all.
Buses should be the focus at first, as they can be improved rapidly and at low cost while other plans take shape.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
September 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#3 The Combined Authority should commit to delivering attractive public transport for all.
Buses should be the focus at first, as they can be improved rapidly and at low cost while other plans take shape.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#3 The Combined Authority should commit to delivering attractive public transport for all.
Buses should be the focus at first, as they can be improved rapidly and at low cost while other plans take shape.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
Today we're with the Combined Authority's Board asking about plans for a new Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy.
We urged the Board to ensure the Strategy addresses transport affordability, accessibility, air pollution and climate change, and gives people genuine choice over how they travel.
We urged the Board to ensure the Strategy addresses transport affordability, accessibility, air pollution and climate change, and gives people genuine choice over how they travel.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today we're with the Combined Authority's Board asking about plans for a new Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy.
We urged the Board to ensure the Strategy addresses transport affordability, accessibility, air pollution and climate change, and gives people genuine choice over how they travel.
We urged the Board to ensure the Strategy addresses transport affordability, accessibility, air pollution and climate change, and gives people genuine choice over how they travel.
#FridayFacts. People walking, wheeling and cycling help keep Cambridge moving.
If all those who cycle daily in Greater Cambridge switched to driving, their cars would tailback 118 miles (Sustrans).
Making it easier to walk, wheel and cycle benefits all road users.
If all those who cycle daily in Greater Cambridge switched to driving, their cars would tailback 118 miles (Sustrans).
Making it easier to walk, wheel and cycle benefits all road users.
September 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#FridayFacts. People walking, wheeling and cycling help keep Cambridge moving.
If all those who cycle daily in Greater Cambridge switched to driving, their cars would tailback 118 miles (Sustrans).
Making it easier to walk, wheel and cycle benefits all road users.
If all those who cycle daily in Greater Cambridge switched to driving, their cars would tailback 118 miles (Sustrans).
Making it easier to walk, wheel and cycle benefits all road users.
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#2 Excellent walking, wheeling and cycling routes everywhere.
Everyone should be able to access schools, jobs, shops, services and connections for onward journeys by walking, wheeling or cycling.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#2 Excellent walking, wheeling and cycling routes everywhere.
Everyone should be able to access schools, jobs, shops, services and connections for onward journeys by walking, wheeling or cycling.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
September 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#2 Excellent walking, wheeling and cycling routes everywhere.
Everyone should be able to access schools, jobs, shops, services and connections for onward journeys by walking, wheeling or cycling.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#2 Excellent walking, wheeling and cycling routes everywhere.
Everyone should be able to access schools, jobs, shops, services and connections for onward journeys by walking, wheeling or cycling.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
Today we're in Huntingdon at a meeting of the Combined Authority's Transport Committee.
The Mayor of Cambs & P'boro pledged in his manifesto to establish an independent review of the region's bus franchising plans.
Our public question asks how this review will benefit bus passengers.
The Mayor of Cambs & P'boro pledged in his manifesto to establish an independent review of the region's bus franchising plans.
Our public question asks how this review will benefit bus passengers.
September 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Today we're in Huntingdon at a meeting of the Combined Authority's Transport Committee.
The Mayor of Cambs & P'boro pledged in his manifesto to establish an independent review of the region's bus franchising plans.
Our public question asks how this review will benefit bus passengers.
The Mayor of Cambs & P'boro pledged in his manifesto to establish an independent review of the region's bus franchising plans.
Our public question asks how this review will benefit bus passengers.
#FridayFacts. Nottingham raises funds for public transport through its Workplace Parking Levy.
Established more than 10 years ago, the scheme has enabled a doubling of the city’s existing tram system.
Could Cambridge do the same?
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/nottingham-workplace-parking-levy/
Established more than 10 years ago, the scheme has enabled a doubling of the city’s existing tram system.
Could Cambridge do the same?
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/nottingham-workplace-parking-levy/
September 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#FridayFacts. Nottingham raises funds for public transport through its Workplace Parking Levy.
Established more than 10 years ago, the scheme has enabled a doubling of the city’s existing tram system.
Could Cambridge do the same?
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/nottingham-workplace-parking-levy/
Established more than 10 years ago, the scheme has enabled a doubling of the city’s existing tram system.
Could Cambridge do the same?
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/nottingham-workplace-parking-levy/
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#1 Transformational change requires long-term funding.
Schemes such as a workplace parking levy need to be implemented so there can be sustained investment over many years in our transport network.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#1 Transformational change requires long-term funding.
Schemes such as a workplace parking levy need to be implemented so there can be sustained investment over many years in our transport network.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
September 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Six steps to improve transport in the Cambridge area:
#1 Transformational change requires long-term funding.
Schemes such as a workplace parking levy need to be implemented so there can be sustained investment over many years in our transport network.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#1 Transformational change requires long-term funding.
Schemes such as a workplace parking levy need to be implemented so there can be sustained investment over many years in our transport network.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsimprovetransport
#FridayFacts The overall number of jobs in the Cambridge area has grown, however the percentage requiring commuting by car has fallen (source @greatercambs.bsky.social).
It's crucial this trend continues. Our blog discusses next steps for transport in our area.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsbettertransport
It's crucial this trend continues. Our blog discusses next steps for transport in our area.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsbettertransport
September 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
#FridayFacts The overall number of jobs in the Cambridge area has grown, however the percentage requiring commuting by car has fallen (source @greatercambs.bsky.social).
It's crucial this trend continues. Our blog discusses next steps for transport in our area.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsbettertransport
It's crucial this trend continues. Our blog discusses next steps for transport in our area.
tinyurl.com/sixstepsbettertransport
Plans to turbocharge the growth of Cambridge increase the need for better transport options.
How can our area make travel work for everyone ahead of substantial population increases? Our new blog sets out some starting points.
cambstravelalliance.org/six-steps-to-improve-transport-cambridge-area/
How can our area make travel work for everyone ahead of substantial population increases? Our new blog sets out some starting points.
cambstravelalliance.org/six-steps-to-improve-transport-cambridge-area/
July 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Plans to turbocharge the growth of Cambridge increase the need for better transport options.
How can our area make travel work for everyone ahead of substantial population increases? Our new blog sets out some starting points.
cambstravelalliance.org/six-steps-to-improve-transport-cambridge-area/
How can our area make travel work for everyone ahead of substantial population increases? Our new blog sets out some starting points.
cambstravelalliance.org/six-steps-to-improve-transport-cambridge-area/
Can the Cambridge area capitalise on the investment coming with government-backed growth and make transport work for everyone?
Read what we think could be the starting points in our opinion piece on p27 of this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
Read what we think could be the starting points in our opinion piece on p27 of this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
July 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Can the Cambridge area capitalise on the investment coming with government-backed growth and make transport work for everyone?
Read what we think could be the starting points in our opinion piece on p27 of this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
Read what we think could be the starting points in our opinion piece on p27 of this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
The Combined Authority is proposing reducing eligibility for the Tiger Pass (£1 bus fares for U25s) to those in education only.
Our new blog explains why we urge Combined Authority Board members to resist this change.
tinyurl.com/bddrkh8n
Our new blog explains why we urge Combined Authority Board members to resist this change.
tinyurl.com/bddrkh8n
July 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Combined Authority is proposing reducing eligibility for the Tiger Pass (£1 bus fares for U25s) to those in education only.
Our new blog explains why we urge Combined Authority Board members to resist this change.
tinyurl.com/bddrkh8n
Our new blog explains why we urge Combined Authority Board members to resist this change.
tinyurl.com/bddrkh8n
Today we're in Huntingdon at a meeting of the Combined Authority's Transport Committee, where the future of the Tiger Pass is on the agenda.
We asked the Committee to ensure that the scheme continues to provide young people with access to employment and community activities, as well as education.
We asked the Committee to ensure that the scheme continues to provide young people with access to employment and community activities, as well as education.
July 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today we're in Huntingdon at a meeting of the Combined Authority's Transport Committee, where the future of the Tiger Pass is on the agenda.
We asked the Committee to ensure that the scheme continues to provide young people with access to employment and community activities, as well as education.
We asked the Committee to ensure that the scheme continues to provide young people with access to employment and community activities, as well as education.
It was a pleasure to talk to County Councillor @labouralexb.bsky.social last week about sustainable transport in her division and beyond.
We met at St Ives bus station and discussed the need for more local bus services, as well as improvements to infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling.
We met at St Ives bus station and discussed the need for more local bus services, as well as improvements to infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling.
June 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It was a pleasure to talk to County Councillor @labouralexb.bsky.social last week about sustainable transport in her division and beyond.
We met at St Ives bus station and discussed the need for more local bus services, as well as improvements to infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling.
We met at St Ives bus station and discussed the need for more local bus services, as well as improvements to infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling.
We're hearing reports that some of Cambridgeshire's zebra crossings urgently need repainting.
What are they like near you? Please send us pictures of the least visible ones in your area.
@huntswalkcycle.bsky.social; @elycycle.bsky.social
What are they like near you? Please send us pictures of the least visible ones in your area.
@huntswalkcycle.bsky.social; @elycycle.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 6:08 AM
We're hearing reports that some of Cambridgeshire's zebra crossings urgently need repainting.
What are they like near you? Please send us pictures of the least visible ones in your area.
@huntswalkcycle.bsky.social; @elycycle.bsky.social
What are they like near you? Please send us pictures of the least visible ones in your area.
@huntswalkcycle.bsky.social; @elycycle.bsky.social
It’s polling day! Make sure you cast your ballot before the polls close.
These elections determine our transport future.
Find out which candidates have signed up to our transport manifesto and pledged to support walking, cycling and buses.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
These elections determine our transport future.
Find out which candidates have signed up to our transport manifesto and pledged to support walking, cycling and buses.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
May 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
It’s polling day! Make sure you cast your ballot before the polls close.
These elections determine our transport future.
Find out which candidates have signed up to our transport manifesto and pledged to support walking, cycling and buses.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
These elections determine our transport future.
Find out which candidates have signed up to our transport manifesto and pledged to support walking, cycling and buses.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto