There is much confusion among bus users in Ludlow today after Shropshire Council put up timetables saying the 701 town service does not run on Saturdays. This is a busy town service that travels to and from the town centre serving Henley Road, the Bringewoods, Dodmore and Sandpits. Despite the Shropshire Council timetable, the 701 […]
Category: Transport
North West Relief Road stirs up even more controversy
The North West Relief Road (NWRR) has always been controversial. It is environmentally destructive. It has been subject to delays and ever increasing costs. It will spend scarce funds that could be used elsewhere in the county. It will promote car travel at the expense of other modes of travel. Shropshire Council has not produced […]
Belisha demolished overnight on Sheet Road leaving the crossing dangerous
Update 24 October. Repairs are currently scheduled for 30 October. Shropshire Council will pursue the cost through the driver’s insurance. Update 23 October. Shropshire Council has now made the crossing safe. Article Last night, a white Opal car demolished the Belisha beacon on the zebra crossing at the top of Sheet Road. The beacon was […]
Work at Ludlow Station and lane closure on Station Drive begin Sunday
Work at the train station to install a lift will begin on Sunday 15 October. The lift will give access to the footbridge from Platform 1. A new power supply to the platforms, lighting and CCTV will also be installed along with emergency stairs and refuges. The work is due to last until next spring […]
Work has started on the Ludlow Future Transport and Movement Plan
First, we had the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). Building on that, I published a Movement Strategy for Ludlow which went much further and included recommendations for walking, cycling, parking and bus improvements across the town. Now, Shropshire Council has begun work on a Future Transport and Movement Plan for Ludlow. This is […]