The Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a document that sets out a long-term strategy for transport in West Northamptonshire and is currently open for public consultation. This consultation is due to end on the 17th October so it is really important to start getting feedback in. Have your say on

Our Transport correspondent asks whether the interests of public transport could be better served by more centralisation. No matter your political persuasion, it is undeniable that the Labour Party is now in power, having secured a substantial majority in the election on Thursday 4 July 2024. It is also undeniable

This article comes from CA-WN's transport correspondent Peter Doveston, very ably assisted by Dave Anderson. We are grateful to both of them for this, and for representing CA-WN at the recent stakeholder workshop on the Northampton LCWIP. In 2017 the Government published its first cycling and walking investment

If your first thought was that the title of this article is far too sentimental for the purposes of the transport section then do not worry, I should probably agree with you. However, it does help to emphasize the point I would like to make which is related to recent

West Northamptonshire was once well serviced by rail. On the Grand Central Line there were stations at Brackley, Helmdon, Culworth, Woodford Halse and Charwelton. The Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Railway hosted Byfield, Moreton Pinkney, Blakesley, Towcester and Stoke Bruerne. The London North Western serviced Roade, Blisworth, Weedon and Daventry. Northampton Town

By Peter Doveston - Northants Streets Campaign.  Peter also writes his own blog . During the pandemic, two academics were chatting. They were mulling over the effects, both positive and negative, that the emergency was having on people's ability to exercise outdoors. Negatively, people were trapped in their homes,

By Peter Doveston - Northants Streets Campaign CA-WN's Transport Correspondent provides an analysis of vehicle ownership and deprivation data to make the case that reducing car use isn't just about emissions and climate change Why should we bother doing anything? A question you may have encountered

In October, Peter Doveston encouraged us to write to our MP to ask why West Northamptonshire Council does not receive appropriate funding for public transport. Continuing his exploration of bus services, Peter talks to two local councillors and the provider of an on-demand bus service. Social concern and competitive edge,