(20/11/2016) The National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) report on the Cambridge to Oxford ‘corridor’, under the section on Local Transport and “Enhancing City Connectivity” (Sections 4.38 – 4.40) states [emphasis added]: “4.39 The development of a robust city centre transport strategy will require strong local leadership and the support of local businesses and potential investors. The […]
Rebooting the City Deal
(17/10/2016) Smarter Cambridge Transport organised a public meeting at Wolfson College, Cambridge, on Friday 14 Oct 2016 to examine whether the Greater Cambridge City Deal is working. The venue was packed, with more than 200 people attending, a vivid testament to how much people care about this amazing city, and an indication of the level […]
UK Tram backs Cambridge Light Rail
(17/10/2016) UK Tram has thrown its support behind the Cambridge Connect – Railfuture proposals for Light Rail in Cambridge to address congestion. UK Tram is the industry body for light rail and trams in the United Kingdom, and comprises a membership of experts including operators, manufacturers, local authorities and consultancies. UK Tram has offered Cambridge […]
Cambridge Connect submission to National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) on the Cambridge to Oxford ‘economic growth corridor’.
(17/10/2016) The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) recently issued a ‘Call for Evidence’ on the Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford ‘growth corridor’, requesting input from stakeholders. Cambridge Connect made a submission to highlight the need for effective integration between measures to improve connectivity along this corridor and measures within and near Cambridge itself, in particular […]
New focus on ‘Isaac Newton Line’ as the spine of Cambridge Light Rail
(17/10/2016) Cambridge Connect has proposed a new focus for light rail in Cambridge, called the ‘Isaac Newton Line’. The line is based on feedback from the public and stakeholders since Cambridge Connect was launched back in March 2016. The ‘Isaac Newton Line’ is a light rail route designed to meet priority public transport needs, and extends […]
Results of Cambridge Connect online survey on Light Rail
(17/10/2016) Cambridge Connect ran an online survey of public opinion about light rail as a potential solution for Cambridge public transport. The results revealed strong support for the concept, with 80% of respondents agreeing that light rail should form part of the mix of public transport for Cambridge. The two line options that extended from […]
