West Midlands Metro sees ridership surge past pre-pandemic figures, fueled by network expansions and improved passenger experience. West Midlands Tram Rides Exceed Pre Covid Levels After Improvements Metro bosses say investments boosted ridership. Birmingham’s West Midlands Metro did well. Passenger numbers went past pre-pandemic levels. The Department for Transport has new data. They show 8.3…
Dudley leader criticizes West Midlands mayor’s bus franchise plan, fearing £80M council cost. Dudley Leader Slams Mayor’s Bus Plan Over Cost Concerns Dudley Council heard about a bus franchise plan. This plan comes from Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). The council’s overview committee learned some details. The plan could leave councils with a big bill.…
A new report reveals bus travel in the West Midlands has significantly declined, sparking calls for reform and public input. West Midlands Bus Distances in Decline New Report Shows Big Drop Buses travel less in the West Midlands now. This decline sparks calls for big changes. A report shows bus travel dropped a lot, falling…
New website lets people check their local air quality. Residents can now monitor the air they breathe. West Midlands Residents Can Monitor Air Quality with New Initiative A new website lets people check local air quality. West Midlands residents can use this tool. It shows how clean the air is nearby. Hi-tech sensors collect air…
Extra funding allows West Midlands to fix 88000 potholes. This will improve road safety and driving conditions significantly. West Midlands Awarded Enough Cash to Fill 88000 Potholes The West Midlands got extra money for road repairs. It’s enough to fix 88,000 potholes. West Midlands roads have lots of potholes. Richard Parker announced more highway repair…
From homelessness to nursing placement in Wolverhampton, Clotilda’s journey is truly inspiring. West Midland Student Overcomes Homelessness, Pursues Surgeon Dream Clotilda Tiguera now wants to be a surgeon. She once faced homelessness. A charity helped change her life. She lives in a YMCA flat, a social rent home where she has resided for two years.…
Leaders push for simpler rules to build homes on brownfield sites, aiming to end homelessness in the West Midlands. West Midlands Leaders Seek Easier Brownfield Builds to Combat Homelessness Leaders want easier brownfield redevelopment in the region. They discussed barriers to building homes on old industrial land. Officials hope to end homelessness and families staying…
A new group aims to resolve game day travel problems for Aston Villa fans, with short and long-term solutions. Villa Park Travel Issues to Ease Thanks to New Working Group Aston Villa fans are unhappy with game day travel. They told the Mayor about their problems. A new group wants to fix these issues. This…
A new plan suggests reopening the Sutton Park Line, bypassing Walsall to boost Birmingham’s connectivity and growth. Radical Rail Plan Proposed for Delayed Midland Station Project Huxtable shared a new idea about Aldridge Station. He sent his proposal directly to Mayor Richard Parker. Huxtable wants a big change for the delayed station project. The plan…
WMCA approves budget increasing council transport levy but avoids additional taxes for residents in 2025/26. West Midlands Budget Approved With No Extra Tax Burden on Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. The WMCA Board met on February 7th to discuss it. Councils will pay more into the transport fund, but taxpayers…