Cambridge wins £3.88m to bring self-driving buses a step closer
Greater Cambridge has secured £3.88 million of grant funding provided by the UK Government to take its pioneering self-driving bus programme to the next stage, bringing autonomous public transport a major step closer.
Greater Cambridge Partnership welcomes Whippet as new operator for Connector
Whippet has joined the consortium as the new operator for the Connector autonomous bus trial.
Connector enters a virtual world to ensure people’s safety
Connector, a pilot of autonomous buses in Cambridge, has entered a world of online simulation and testing supported by two key members of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP)-led consortium.
GCP welcomes new autonomous vehicle for next stage of Connector trials in Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is celebrating the arrival of the first autonomous vehicle for the Connector project, marking an important milestone in the development of cutting-edge technology to shape the future of transport in Cambridge.
How has the Chisholm Trail changed the way you travel?
Cyclists and walkers of all ages and abilities are being asked their opinion on how the first phase of the Chisholm Trail has changed the way they move around Cambridge.
UK Government backing helps launch world first self-driving bus
GCP have been awarded £17.4m to run up to 13 autonomous buses on trials in West Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Phase one of the Chisholm Trail opens
Cyclists and pedestrians can now enjoy faster and safer journeys across Cambridge after phase one of the flagship Chisholm Trail project was opened yesterday (Thursday).
Knowledge intensive sectors ensure Greater Cambridge employment rates grow despite Covid challenges
The resilience of knowledge intensive sectors ensured employment rates in Greater Cambridge continued to grow despite the unprecedented challenges of Covid-19.
Innovative plans for two new grid substations take a step closer
Innovative plans for two new grid substations to reinforce Greater Cambridge’s electricity grid and support housing growth and greener travel have taken a step closer.
Plans underway for new travel hub at Foxton Station
Plans to create a new travel hub at Foxton Station have taken a big step forward.
Still time to have your say on plans to transform public transport in Greater Cambridge
There’s still time for people to share their views on proposals to radically improve public transport and active travel journeys in Greater Cambridge.
Greater Cambridge Partnership launches public consultations
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has launched two public consultations on proposals to help people move in and around Cambridge easily and more sustainably.
Businesses can now apply for secure cycle parking grant
Businesses looking to install secure cycle parking to encourage more workers to travel to work on their bike can apply to the Greater Cambridge Partnership for a grant.
Consultation to be held as plans to transform public transport are approved
A plan to deliver a world-class sustainable travel network to transform journeys across Greater Cambridge has been set out by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Histon Road reopens to traffic
Histon Road in Cambridge will fully reopen to all traffic by 6pm this Thursday (30 September 2021).
Work begins on final section of Histon Rd project
The final section of work to upgrade cycling, walking and public transport journeys along Histon Road has been started.
Success of active travel schemes to be considered
The success of six schemes brought in to support more cycling, walking and active travel during the Covid-19 pandemic will be considered this month.
Vision to transform Greater Cambridge bus network outlined by GCP
A revolutionary vision for a world class sustainable travel network for Greater Cambridge has been revealed – including more bus services and cheaper fares to help transform how people choose to travel in this area.
GCP seeks views on proposed Foxton Travel Hub
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is hosting an engagement period for the proposed Foxton Travel Hub next month to show current plans, discuss how previous engagement has informed the current designs and take on additional comments to inform the design ahead of submission of a planning application.
Newmarket Road overnight closure next weekend
Newmarket Road will be temporarily closed overnight between the Leper Chapel and Ditton Walk from 8pm- 6am on Saturday 7 August. A contingency date of Sunday 8 August 8pm-6am has also been allocated to allow for any unexpected delays.
Still time to have your say in £20m cycling plus consultation
Hundreds of people have already had their say on how the Greater Cambridge Partnership could spend £20 million to improve walking and cycling journeys.
Northern towpath closures for Chisholm Trail works
A series of closures to allow work to upgrade the northern towpath by the new Abbey-Chesterton Bridge will begin next week.
Hundreds take part in ground-breaking Cambridge autonomous shuttle passenger trial
Hundreds of people travelled more than 1,000 kilometres in ground-breaking autonomous vehicle trials held in Cambridge.
Transformative busway schemes make vital progress
Transformative busways that will provide reliable and frequent journeys for thousands of people in Greater Cambridge have advanced to the next stage.
Cycling Plus: Investing in Cambridge's Active Travel Network - consultation launches
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has launched a consultation on active travel and possible corridors for investment and would like to hear from you.