Five winners of Zenzic’s CAM Scale-Up programme announced
The organisation tasked with co-ordinating the development and introduction of driverless vehicles to the UK’s roads, Zenzic, has announced five winners of its “CAM Scale-Up” programme aimed at helping UK self-driving start-ups get on the road to market success. Five UK-based self-driving start-ups will split £500,000 funding pot and work and be given a chance […]
Hedgehog sign yet to appear on British roads
18 months after the Department for Transport unveiled its new sign to warn drivers of small animals on the road, it’s turned out not one has been placed on our roads. The This is Money website reports that only four local authorities have actually applied to display the sign, and all of those have been […]
Spending Review goes backwards on cycling investment, says Cycling UK
The Spending Review 2020 is failing to meet its own commitments and objectives for funding cycling and walking in England, with the wider funding package completely at odds with the Government decarbonisation strategy, Cycling UK campaigns manager, Keir Gallagher said. The Government has previously said that it would need to spend between £6bn to £8bn […]
A ‘network of alternatives’ is needed to reduce congestion on M4, says Commission
A ‘network of alternatives’ including improving rail services, cycling and rapid bus provision should be considered to help reduce congestion onthe M4 motorway, the South East Wales Transport Commission has said. The Commission has published its final recommendations on how to help reduce congestion on the M4 motorway without building a bew relief road around […]
Industry associations welcome Spending Review but say investment and delivery needs to continue
The highways and transport sectors associations have welcomed news that infrastructure and local roads spending will increase next year but have said local roads need continuous investment and that delivery is vital. Rick Green, Chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance said: “Our local roads played a vital role in keeping the country functioning this year, […]
