SPACE for Gosforth recently responded to Newcastle City Council's Bus Service Improvement Plan consultation covering proposals in Gosforth, Byker and the West End. This blog is SPACE for Gosforth's response. Read more [...] 
In 2024 ten people died in Newcastle due to road traffic collisions, the highest number since 2018 and more than North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Gateshead combined. This included four pedestrians, four car occupants, a motorcyclist and a pedal cyclist. Two of the victims were children. Read more [...] 
Between November 2024 and January 2025 the North East Combined Authority consulted on its draft North East Local Transport Plan. This blog is SPACE for Gosforth’s response to that consultation. Read more [...] The North East Combined Authority is consulting on an updated Transport Plan for the region. This covers local journeys, for example to school, to work or to the shops, as well as longer journeys around the NE region. If you want to respond you will need to do so by 26 January 2025. Read more [...]
In November Newcastle City Council consulted on its proposed Movement Strategy, setting out the Council's vision, guiding principles and actions for a sustainable, inclusive and efficient transport network for Newcastle. This blog is SPACE for Gosforth's response to that consultation. Read more [...] 
Newcastle City Council has confirmed the outcome of its Gosforth High Street bus lane trial.
In a Twitter/X post featuring a long out-of-date picture of Gosforth High Street, the Council announced the decision, saying that they are "investing in your commute" by making the bus lane on Gosforth High Street permanent.
In doing so, the Council have acknowledged that the intention of the trial was never to support High Street businesses, nor to enable people to travel safely to the shops. Read more [...] 
Official figures show that air pollution has reduced right across Newcastle in the first year of the city centre Clean Air Zone (CAZ). On average air pollution readings are 16% lower compared to 2021 and 2022, with only a few remaining locations over legal limits. Not only that, air quality has improved both within the CAZ and right across the city. Concerns that pollution would increase outside the CAZ have proved to be unfounded. Read more [...] 
We have had a look at the political manifestos for the forthcoming general election on Thursday 4 July to see what they say about walking, cycling and other local transport issues.
At the last general election in 2019, there was remarkable political alignment from all parties about the need to prioritise and encourage walking and cycling. That is no longer the case. Read more [...]
At 12 June 2024 City Council, Councillor Woodwark (Lib Dems, Gosforth Ward) asked a question about injuries recorded on Gosforth High Street since the Council's bus lane trial was installed. Read more [...]