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Better bus links begin today in West Lancs

People in West Lancashire will have better options to travel by bus thanks to new links launched today.

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Better evening bus services begin in East Lancs

People in East Lancs will have better options to use the bus for work and leisure during the evening thanks to new links which launched this week.

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Service at County Hall remembers those killed on our roads

Lancashire's annual RoadPeace Memorial Service for road traffic victims took place on Sunday 19 November.

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New scheme will combat poor behaviour on public transport

Specially trained officers will patrol buses and bus stations in Lancashire as part of a new pilot scheme to help stamp out anti-social behaviour on public transport.

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Plans to increase accessibility at Accrington Railway Station to take a step forward

Funding for a new footbridge facility with lifts, which will cost just under £5m, has been approved in principle from the £50m East Lancashire Levelling Up project.

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Theatre performance delivers powerful road safety message to secondary school starters

Lancashire County Council has been using the power of theatre to help Year 7 students stay safe on the roads as they start secondary school and begin travelling independently for the first time.

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Lancashire welcomes new funding for buses

Lancashire County Council has welcomed today's announcement that the county will receive an extra £7.02m funding next year to improve bus services.

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Tramway benefit extended during illuminations for Wyre NoWcard holders

Wyre residents who have a NoWcard concessionary travel pass can now use it on the Blackpool to Fleetwood tramway while the Blackpool illuminations are on.

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Lancashire ready to make case for Network North funding

Lancashire County Council is ready to make a strong case for the county to receive its share of the £36bn of funding earmarked for Network North – a range of transport improvements to boost economic growth and productivity announced as part of the changes to the HS2 high speed rail project.

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New enforcement cameras to improve safety at key Ormskirk junctions

Work is due to start soon on a project to improve safety at two junctions in Ormskirk by installing cameras to deter people from speeding and driving through on red lights.

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Consultation begins on safer parking proposals for Warton village

Lancashire County Council is proposing new parking restrictions for Warton village in Lancaster district to improve road safety and traffic flow.

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New Fylde link road set to open early next year

Construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road is making good progress, however a number of issues over recent months mean it is now scheduled to open in spring 2024.