News stories tagged as "transport"
Investment on the way for roads & transport improvements
Published at: Thursday 2 March 2023 at 9:44 am
Over £8million is to be invested in roads and transport services across Blackburn with Darwen, if approved by next week’s Executive Board meeting.
NoWcard Scheme – changes
Published at: Wednesday 10 June 2020 at 12:26 pm
Changes to a temporary relaxing of times for NoWcard users is taking place from Monday, June 15th.
Share views on getting around in BwD for your chance to win shopping vouchers
Published at: Tuesday 15 October 2019 at 2:44 pm
Local people are being asked for their views on getting around in Blackburn with Darwen in a borough-wide transport survey – and have the chance to win one of five £50 The Mall shopping vouchers for taking part.
National highways and transport survey – a voice for residents
Published at: Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 11:31 am
Local people are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
Wheels in motion to recruit volunteer drivers
Published at: Tuesday 11 December 2018 at 11:43 am
The Royal Voluntary Service is looking for drivers to join its Community Transport Team.
Blackburn’s Outer Circle bus service to end
Published at: Monday 22 August 2016 at 1:06 pm
Blackburn’s 5a/5c Outer Circle bus service operated by Transdev will cease to run from Sunday, August 28, after efforts to find a new bus operator were unsuccessful.
Sustainable transport competition winners
Published at: Friday 23 January 2015 at 12:14 pm
Commuters and students have been looking into alternative ways to travel to work and college to help cut congestion on the borough’s roads and reduce their carbon footprint.
Steel signing ceremony at bus station
Published at: Friday 5 September 2014 at 3:00 pm
A steel signing ceremony was held at the new Blackburn bus station to mark the continuing progress.
Keeping you in the loop !
Published at: Friday 15 August 2014 at 10:11 am
The first amazing steel loop sections, which will form a central part of the new Blackburn bus station, have arrived on site.
Pennine Reach improvements
Published at: Thursday 17 July 2014 at 3:39 pm
Work to install new pedestrian facilities at the junction of Branch Road and Bolton Road is due to start on Monday, July 21.
Improved Blackburn – Manchester rail services on track
Published at: Friday 20 June 2014 at 2:15 pm
Improved rail services between Blackburn and Manchester moved a step closer today as the Council leader and local MPs lent their support to an agreement between Network Rail and Blackburn with Darwen Council to construct a new section of track which will allow more trains to use the route.
New bus stops along A666 as part of Pennine Reach scheme
Published at: Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 3:42 pm
New modern bus stops are being installed along the A666 as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Mentoring dates announced
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 10:51 am
New dates have been announced for the CONNECT mentoring sessions.
