WORK STARTS ON PARK & BUS TRANSPORT HUB TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES

WORK STARTS ON PARK & BUS TRANSPORT HUB TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES

Work is now underway to create a ‘Park and Bus’ transport hub at the new Orchard Grove development. This new purpose-built transport zone will include over 300 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging points, cycle shelter, and a dedicated bus lane and bus shelter to...
ON YER BIKE! SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EVENT

ON YER BIKE! SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EVENT

On Saturday 14 September, an event was held at Orchard Grove, which included a Dr Bike cycle repair pop-up. Residents could learn more about the local travel plan from the local travel plan coordinator at Somerset Council, discuss their local travel and transport...
PLANS TO BETTER CONNECT ORCHARD GROVE TO TAUNTON

PLANS TO BETTER CONNECT ORCHARD GROVE TO TAUNTON

Plans are advancing to improve Orchard Grove’s connectivity to Taunton city centre and the surrounding community, thanks to a new ‘red route’. Part of the Taunton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which was published in 2022,...
NEW BUS LANE PROPOSED FOR ORCHARD GROVE

NEW BUS LANE PROPOSED FOR ORCHARD GROVE

It has been reported that more than £4.7m could be spent on delivering new bus lanes in Taunton over the next 12 months – including from Orchard Grove. Somerset Council has confirmed that the scheme is currently at ‘feasibility phase’ and it will announce exactly what...