Birmingham Connected

We want to make travel more accessible, more reliable, safer & healthier for all. Please send enquiries/suggestions to [email protected]

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

We will be closing down this account in the near future. For updates from Birmingham City Council please follow our corporate channels @BhamCityCouncil

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

The first City Centre Movement and Access consultation drop-in is taking place this afternoon at the Council House. Drop in anytime between 3pm and 6pm to view the plans in person, and talk to the project team about the 'City Core' measures in particular https://t.co/w1BSJIOM88

[Woodthorpe Junior & Infant School @woodthorpeji]

What does a @TeamModeshift 5-Minute Walking Bubble 🚶🏽 look like? 🗺️ Our Year 5 @bhamconnected Junior Travel Ambassadors went out to find out this morning! ⏱️#StaySafeGetActive #WJISTP

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

⚠️❌ Sherlock Street in Birmingham City Centre is closed due to a crane lift - until 17th July. 🚌 A couple of bus services will be impacted as a result, @nxwestmidlands
35, 45 and 47 bus services.

[West Midlands Roads @WMRoads]

#ROADWORKS

📍 Sherlock Street #Birmingham

🏗 Crane Operation scheduled with a road closure in place.

🚌 Impact to @nxwestmidlands bus 35, 45 and 47

🗓️ 15 July - 17 July

@BhamCityCouncil

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

The City Centre Movement and Access strategy consultation is now open. The strategy proposes a series of infrastructure and traffic management measures across the city centre (the area within the A4540 ring road). Find out more and have your say! 👉 https://t.co/RoBUpExwy2

[Sustrans West Midlands @SustransWMids]

We have a super busy day trialling new Car Free School Streets at @whcps and @marsh_hill. Thanks to our partners @bhamconnected & @livingstreets for helping us make it all happen!

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

🎉Congratulations to the top ten most active and engaged WOW schools in England and Wales! 🏆🎖

Our summer term #WOWTopTen challenge is closed and leaderboard is out! Thanks to all the children and families who walked to school this June 🌞
https://t.co/Hqn1Xivylc

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

Do you travel within or through the Peddimore and Langley area, specifically in the area shown in the map below? If so, take part in a short survey to help us understand how you travel 👉 https://t.co/kUUEBaTDPh responses received by 28 July will be entered into a prize draw!

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

As part of HS2 construction, key bridges and crossing points will be closed at Aston Church Road and Saltley Viaduct. A public drop-in event to explain travel
disruptions in Washwood Heath will take place on Saturday 29 June at 2pm - 4pm in Ward End Library. 🚄

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

We had a fantastic time celebrating #CleanAirDay at the ThinkTank Museum. Pupils from various #Birmingham schools got involved with a variety of activities, including creating their own air pollution monitors and presenting their ideas to clean up the air around their schools.

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

The northern footway on Lee Bridge between Heath Street and Aberdeen Street is closed until 30 September 2024 to facilitate highway and footway improvements as part of the A457 improvement scheme. A pedestrian diversion is in place, via the southern footway.

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

School children from across the city have gathered at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum today for a special event marking #CleanAirDay.

The pupils are learning about changes they can make to improve air quality, and have put together their own Clean Air Charters.

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

The Digbeth Active Travel and Streets consultation is now open, until 21 June 2024. It looks at improving key streets in Digbeth ahead of future changes in the area. Find out more about the consultation, and have your say on Be Heard https://t.co/VsHidhT6e4 💚 🚲 🛴

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

@WoodlandTrust is giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities! They're currently taking applications for tree packs to be delivered in November. Don't miss out, apply for yours today, and get planting! 🌳💚 https://t.co/1Pjxt271Bf

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

We will be at @unibirmingham today at the Staff House Square from 2pm - 5pm for Bike Week! 🚲 Pop in at any time to get your bike checked over by Dr Bike, bike marking, and plenty of resources such as maps and route planning

[Team Modeshift @TeamModeshift]

It's here! #BikeWeekUK 2024

Join the UK's biggest cycling celebration & become a #BikeHero 🌟Find events near you, inspire others & share your rides using the hashtags #BikeWeekUK and #BikeHero. Let's make this week unforgettable!

🔗➡️https://t.co/Um0yDm4ybR

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

We will be hosting a drop in session for the Digbeth Active Travel and Streets consultation at Birmingham Friends of the Earth, The Warehouse tomorrow from 2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7pm. Pop by, ask the team any questions and have your say!

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

There will be overnight lane and footpath closures on Lawley Middleway in both directions from 27 May – 16 June at 8pm to 5.30am for HS2 works. One lane will remain open for traffic and pedestrians will be directed to the footpath on the opposite side of the road.

[Birmingham Connected @bhamconnected]

The Digbeth Active Travel and Streets consultation is now open, until 21 June 2024. It looks at improving key streets in Digbeth ahead of future changes in the area. Find out more about the consultation, and have your say on Be Heard https://t.co/ze5fX3NfTk 💚 🚲 🛴