HAUC (UK) launches five year vision to support development of UK infrastructure
The street and road works sector will play an increasingly important role in helping deliver the UK’s infrastructure prioirties over the next five years and beyond, according to the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC (UK)) The organisation, which includes the Joint Authorities Group (JAG (UK)) and Street Works UK, has launched A five-year Vision […]
Data shows ‘dramatic’ rise in cycling across Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council has reported a ‘dramatic’ increase in cycling across the region in 2020. Using data provided by the Strava app, the council can track information about the number of tracked rides, and the most popular routes taken, has been provided to the council for the first time on a unique dashboard for local […]
A46 Riseholme roundabout work complete
A major improvement scheme to increase capacity and improve traffic flow at the A46 Riseholme Roundabout in Lincolnshire has been successfully completed. As part of the project, over 23,4oo tonnes of material were excavated, half a mile of new kerb installed, over two miles of new road markings, half a mile of diverted utility pipes […]
Government expected to bring forward ban on the sale of new combusion-engineed cars to 2030
Government is expected to confirm that it will bring forward the ban on the sale of new combustion-engined cars from 2040 to 2030 to help drive up support for widespread electric vehicle adoption. The Finacial Times carries a story that this move will be part of a wider announcement on a package of green initiatives to be detailed […]
Major infrastructure projects for the North East to be debated this week
Regional transport projects in the North East are needed to improve road links as well as cut carbon emissions and make travel safer. While some of these projects have been planned for years, for the first time they come together in a single North East Transport Plan for the first time. The proposal suggests improvements […]
East Anglia considering new transport strategy to help cut pollution levels
Road transport contributes far more to East Anglia’s pollution than it does in other parts of the country according to figures from Transport East- the new body representing transport authorities across the region. In a new report it shows that 41% of carbon emissions in the region come from road transport – the national average […]
Leicester to ramp up active travel projects after more than £1m in funding
Leicester City Council will get more than £1 million fromthe second tranche of Emergency Active Travel Fund released last week. The council has been awarded £1,378,450 to spend on further improvements to city streets and neighbourhoods. It follows an initial award of more than £405,000 from the fund, used for projects such as the creation […]
