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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What would make a step-change in our transport network possible? #7 LOCALLY-CONTROLLED FUNDING Funding schemes which allow our local authorities to deliver excellent public transport in perpetuity, without relying on fluctuating government priorities. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How can we ensure that everyone has transport options which allow them to stay healthy, safe and active? #6 LONG-TERM LEGACY We need new active travel and public transport infrastructure, and improvements to the pedestrian experience in Cambridge city centre. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Kidical Mass Cambridge is taking place this Sunday (6 September) from 1030am. Come and join in the fun! Many thanks to Cambridgeshire Parents for Sustainable Travel for organising. More details at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-...

A white poster with red and blue text: Cambridge Kidical Mass: Family Friendly bike ride. Sunday 6th September. Start/finish Parker's Piece (at the university arms hotel). Gather from 1030am; roll out at 11am. Cambridge needs more 20mph zones, more 'school streets'. Fun, free, all ages welcome. Marshalled. Safety in numbers. 3 mile/1 hour route: for for some or all. Wear bright colours; Organised by Cambridgeshire Families for Sustainable Travel.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

People should be able to access opportunities whether or not they drive. What's required? #5 VARIETY AND EXPERIMENTATION … so there’s a range of new transport schemes under development. Then, if some projects fall away, the objectives are still achieved. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Have you taken a look at the draft new Local Plan for Greater Cambridge? It will serve as the framework for development, guiding what gets built and where in the coming years. Read more in our blog: cambstravelalliance.org/final-consultation-opens-on-the-20-year-plan-for-greater-cambridge/

A graphic of green grass, with five trees - green circles on a thin, brown vertical rectangle - and white space underneath the grass. There are graphics of a spider, a snail, a centipede, an acorn and a beetle on the grass. The three circles depicting the tree canopies to the left are dark green; the two to the right are light green. Overlaid text in white on the dark green trees: Early 2020, Autumn 2020, Winter 2021. Overlaid text in black on the light green trees: Winter 2025, This consultation Regulation 19. Overlaid text in white under each of the trees. 'First conversation' consultation (issues and options); Publication of initial evidence base findings; First Proposals (preferred options) consultation; Draft Plan consultation; Proposed submission plan consultation.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our vision is for places and transport networks designed and built for our growing region and a changing world. What underpins this? #4 ALIGNED PLANNING Tightly-aligned plans for the locations and designs of homes, jobs and transport networks. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Did you know that a new transport plan for the Cambridge area is being drawn up? It’s called the Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy. Find it in the Local Plan’s document library: consultations.greatercambridgeplanning.org/proposed-submission-greater-cambridge-local-plan/document-library

A navy blue rectangle containing an A4 sheet of white paper with black text: Report June 2026: Draft Interim Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority; Steer

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sustainable options should be the natural first choice for the majority of everyday journeys. What leads to this? #3 BETTER CONNECTIONS … so it’s easy and affordable to switch from one mode to another seamlessly. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Greater Cambridge Local Plan is open for consultation for a final time. greatercambridgeplanning.org/local-plan How do you think its transport policies match up against our vision for transport? We'll publish our thoughts next week. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

A graphic of green space with a tree growing out of grass; it's roots are visible beneath the soil. People run, walk a dog, walk with a walking stick, cycle, move using a wheelchair and walk pushing a buggy underneath it. Overlaid text in white on the three main root branches: Homes, Infrastructure, Jobs. Overlaid text on the four large leaves: Climate change, Wellbeing and social inclusion, Great places, Biodiversity and green space. Overlaid text in blue in the sky: Proposed submission Greater Cambridge Local Plan. 2024-2045. Overlaid text in white on the grass: Proposed submission Local Plan - Regulation 19 Consultation (August 2026 to September 2026). Overlaid graphic in white of Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Everyone should have the freedom and independence to get to where they want to be safely and confidently. What makes this happen? #2 SPACE FOR WALKING, WHEELING AND CYCLING …wide pavements for pedestrians and segregated cycle infrastructure. cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Transport across Greater Cambridge should be easy, accessible, healthy and fair. How can this come about? #1 PUBLIC TRANSPORT PRIORITY …the measures needed for buses to run freely and on time through Cambridge's streets. Read more at cambstravelalliance.org/vision

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Greater Cambridge needs easy journeys to allow its people and places to thrive. Our vision for transport summarises what’s needed from future plans and strategies. Read more at cambstravelalliance.org/vision

A white booklet cover with the title in white text 'Easy journeys for thriving places and people: A vision for transport in the Greater Cambridge area and what we need to achieve it' on an orange background. There is a picture of a man with red hair and a red beard wearing casual business attire moving along a pavement using a wheelchair above. There are three pictures below. On the left a man making a thumbs up sign in front of a double decker bus. On the right, the top picture is of cycles moving along a route through green space. On the bottom a woman and young child look out of a train window.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Last week we attended a public meeting at the Combined Authority's headquarters. We shared with the Mayor and Council Leaders bus users' views on the impacts predicted bus service cuts would have on their daily lives. The Mayor promised to meet us again to discuss the matter further.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚌 SAVE OUR BUSES 🚌 We are calling for local leaders to establish new sources of funding for buses. With more investment, cuts could be avoided and buses could be secure for the long-term. Read more at: cambstravelalliance.org/buses/

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🚌 SAVE OUR BUSES 🚌 We are calling on the Mayor and the Combined Authority to take urgent action to save our buses by: - Increasing funding for buses - Giving buses more priority on roads (a proven way to reduce bus operating costs substantially). Read more at: cambstravelalliance.org/buses/

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🚌 SAVE OUR BUSES 🚌 Bus services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough could be cut substantially by 2035 due to a funding shortfall. Rural areas, which have already suffered extensive service reductions, would be most badly affected. What can you do to help? Visit: cambstravelalliance.org/buses

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📢 SAVE OUR BUSES 📢 Bus services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough could be cut by 38% by 2035 due to rising costs and insufficient public funding. This could hit communities hard - especially in rural areas Visit our campaign page now to take action: cambstravelalliance.org/buses

A picture of two double-decker buses at a bus station; one is teal and the other is white, green and blue. Overlaid yellow graphic in the shape of a bus ticket with a white graphic of a bus superimposed. Text in blue on the graphic: SAVE OUR BUSES

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Great news – Cambridge South officially opened earlier this week! Take a look at our blog, written by Peter Wakefield from the East Anglian branch of @railfuture.bsky.social, about how we reached this pivotal point. cambstravelalliance.org/cambridge-south-puts-rail-at-heart-of-a-new-world/

People mill around in plaza with planting and seating. Behind them is a modern station building with a striking curved roof. The lettering on the building says Cambridge South. It is preceded by the red graphic that indicates a rail station.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Last week was a busy one! Travel Alliance members attended meetings of both the Combined Authority's Transport Committee and the Greater Cambridge Partnership's Joint Assembly. We asked questions at the meetings about extending bus services, improving bus priority and increasing funding for buses.

Three people stand either side of a white sign. The sign says: Huntingdonshire: Pathfinder House. There is a modern glass building in the background. One of the people is holding a cycle helmet.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Last chance to have your say! Please spend 5 minutes filling in East West Rail form: tinyurl.com/ewr2026 We support and propose: ✅ Additional station at St Neots ✅ Cambridge East train station is moved towards Cherry Hinton 📋 Use advice from our consultation guide. cambstravelalliance.org/news/

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Show your support for a new railway station - or stations - in East Cambridge. There are just five days left to respond to East West Rail's 2026 consultation, which contains proposals for a fourth station for Cambridge. Read our blog and have your say: cambstravelalliance.org/show-your-su...

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Show your support for a new station - or stations - in East Cambridge - Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance

This blog was first published as an opinion piece in the Cambridge Independent on Wednesday 3 June. It was written before The Hill Group announced it had purchased Cambridge Airport and planned to bui...

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Plus an article by the Travel Alliance setting out why we think Cambridge East - a fourth railway station for Cambridge - is so important. Read more about East West Rail in our consultation guide and don't forget to have your say before next Tuesday. cambstravelalliance.org/consultation...

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Consultation guide: East West Rail 2026 - Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance

Share your views before the consultation closes on Tuesday 9 June in East West Rail’s online feedback form East West Rail will re-establish a mainline railway between Cambridge and Oxford, via Bedford...

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Have your say, South Cambridgeshire! We are in strong support of East West Rail and propose: ✅ A new station to be considered for Comberton. The consultation closes on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Complete using text from our consultation guide: cambstravelalliance.org

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

If you live or work in St Neots, we need your voice! Many St Neots residents work in either Cambridge or Bedford and would greatly benefit from faster and frequent transport links to these two towns. Complete the East West Rail feedback form using our guide: cambstravelalliance.org/consultation...

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We support East West Rail but the plans should still be strengthened through: ✅ A new St Neots East station ✅ Cambridge East further east ✅ A future station at Comberton ✅ Full electrification of the route. 📋 Complete the consultation feedback form today using our guide: tinyurl.com/EWR2026guide

A graphic of a green train drawing up at a platform. Two people and a dog are waiting to board. There are tall buildings in the background. Overlaid graphic in white rectangle at the top left with rounded corners at the bottom: eastwestRail Consultation 2026 14 April to 9 June

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

East West Rail (EWR) will skirt the eastern edge of St Neots by just a few hundred metres – but no station is planned. Travel Alliance member Railfuture East Anglia says the town must not miss out! Find out more in our latest guest blog: cambstravelalliance.org/east-west-ra...

A green square with overlaid QR code and logos of Railfuture, Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance and the East West Rail 2026 Consultation. Overlaid text in white: East West Rail is Coming - Don't Let St Neots Miss Out. No station is planned for St Neots on East West Rail. .We need your support to make sure the town is included. 1) Go to the feedback form at tinyurl.com/ewr2026; 2) Respond toQu 17 saying that you support an additional station for St Neots

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Travel Alliance supports East West Rail as it will widen access to opportunities across our region. The plans should be strengthened in several key ways, however. Read our thoughts on what should be changed and have your say before the consultation closes on 9 June. tinyurl.com/EWR2026guide

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Consultation guide: East West Rail 2026 - Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

In order to grow Cambridge, the government is proposing to transfer significant local powers to a new Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. Make sure you have your say before midnight on 1 April. camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/03/consultation-guide-greater-cambridge-development-corporation

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Consultation guide: Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

What's your view on proposals to introduce a new charge on property developments in Greater Cambridge to fund transport infrastructure? Have your say in the public consultation before midnight on Sunday. Read more at camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/03/consultation-guide-community-infrastructure-levy/.

A picture of green fields with a new residential development behind. An empty segregated public transport corridor runs diagonally across the picture between the fields and the development.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Waterbeach station may close when the new railway station in Waterbeach New Town opens in 2027. Travel Alliance member Railfuture East Anglia thinks Waterbeach Station should remain open. Find out why and sign the group's petition ✍️ tinyurl.com/WaterbeachStationPetition

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today we're at a meeting of the Combined Authority's Transport Committee asking a public question about progress towards the start of franchised bus services. We expressed our disappointment at the delay to the publication of an independent report into bus franchising commissioned by the Mayor.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Everybody walks or wheels, even if just for very local journeys. Streets often fail to meet pedestrians' needs however. What would make walking easier in Cambridge? Read what Cambridge Living Streets' Linda Jones has to say: cambstravelalliance.org/invest-in-walking-to-build-a-sustainable-future/

Eight pedestrians wait to cross the road while a double-decker bus passes by. There are road markings indicating a contraflow cycle lane.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This week's paper also features Linda Jones from Cambridge Living Streets, who asks 'Might walking be the ‘miracle cure’ to keep people healthier into old age?' Linda's article sets out how Cambridge must invest in walking and wheeling to build a sustainable future. @cambridgeindy.bsky.social

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

There are just over 24 hours left to respond to the consultation on the Local Plan! Make sure you have your say 👟🧑‍🦽 🚲 🚌 🚆 consultations.greatercambridgeplanning.org/draft-greater-cambridge-local-plan-consultation Find out what our member organisations suggest you might include. [a thread]

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The annual consultation by the Combined Authority on its future spending plans is vital for bus travel. Make sure you have your say THIS WEEKEND before the consultation closes. Read our response here: cambstravelalliance.org/young-people-need-affordable-bus-travel/

The back half of a bus (from windows down), including the back wheel with a road in front. The bus is white with teal, light blue and mustard yellow decorations.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

What needs to happen so more people can travel by train in Cambridgeshire? Our new guest blog by Alliance member Railfuture East Anglia explores this question. cambstravelalliance.org/guest-post-by-peter-wakefield-railfuture-east-anglia-unlocking-the-full-potential-of-cambridgeshires-railway/

A yellow and white electric passenger train arrives at a station. The station sign reads 'Meldreth'. There is a brick building and a carpark in the background.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

BREAKING NEWS! The Combined Authority Board has voted to maintain the Tiger Pass (£1 bus fares for under-25s) 🐅 🚃 🐅 This means young people in our region will benefit from £1 bus fares until at least the end of March 2027. Work now starts on a long-term plan for the Pass.

A white and orange double-decker bus. Superimposed white text in an orange square: Tiger Pass (£1 bus fares for under-25s) to stay

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Rail travel is quick and efficient. It's a popular choice for commuting both short and long distances. What is needed so that more people have this option? Alliance ally Railfuture East Anglia describes how to unlock the full potential of the local railway in today's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social.

A screenshot from a newspaper. Headline: Unlocking the full potential of county's railway. By Peter Wakefield, Railfuture East Anglia and Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance. There are three columns of text and a spider diagram of a railway between columns 2 and 3.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Education, faith and civic leaders have written to the Mayor to urge him to continue the Tiger Pass scheme (£1 bus fares for under-25s) next year. If you head up a local group, it's not too late to add your signature to the letter. cambstravelalliance.org/educational-...

Two young people walk past yellow seats out of a covered bus station. Both have rucksacks and one is wearing headphones. There are three buses in the bus bays and digital information screens.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The Travel Alliance is delighted to be invited, together with Jim Chisholm, to talk at the next Railfuture East Anglia meeting (open to all). "Joined-up thinking: The importance of integrated transport" Saturday 6 December, 2pm The Signal Box Community Centre railfuture.org.uk/east/meetings/

A yellow double-decker train on a railway line runs diagonally from left to right. A curved, segregated route for walking and cycling runs along the left. A road with buses runs under the railway line on the right. Cars drop people off at the station in the centre. There is planting in the foreground and trees in the background.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

"For many young people like me, the Tiger Pass isn't a convenience, it's a necessity." Read what Long Road Sixth Form College students say about the importance of the Tiger Pass in today's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social. Local politicians will determine the future of the scheme on 18 December.

A green and white Stagecoach-branded double-decker bus stops at a bus stop. Two young people wait to get on by the bus stop flag. One carries a rucksack and the other a guitar in a black case. There is a brick wall to their right.

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Over 20 leaders of educational, faith and civic organisations have signed an open letter to Paul Bristow coordinated by Cambridge Citizens. They call on the Mayor to reaffirm his commitment to the Tiger Pass ahead of a crucial vote on the scheme's future. tinyurl.com/TigerPassLetter

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Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance @cambstravelall.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

"Politicians must be bold and back the bus at every turn". That's the core message of our opinion piece in today's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social. We discuss how buses could be improved so they become the natural first choice to make a journey. The paper is on sale in newsagents and online.

A clipping from a newspaper. The text reads 'Sarah Hughes, Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance. Opinion. Politicians must be bold and back the bus all the way. There are then two columns of newspaper text with a picture of a bus gate and bus in between.

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Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

ICYMI: "Tram-tastic! Cambs Sustainable Travel’s orbital tram proposal" cambridgetownowl.com/2025/10/30/t...

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