Doncaster set for £5.1 million for road improvements
Members of the Doncaster Council cabinet =are expected to rubber-stamp the acceptance of around £5.1 million for road improvements later this month. A report to cabinet doesnt identify any specific projects but said the refurbishment of highways will ‘help improve the look’ in many areas and it will ‘reduce the incidence of weed growth’, according […]
ITS (UK) salutes “pragmatic solution” to keep British expertise in Horizon projects
The head of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Society says she’s “thrilled” that the UK will continue to be part of European Horizon projects post Brexit. ITS (UK) Secretary General Jennie Martin was reacting to the news that British firms and academics will be fully eligible to participate in, and receive funding from the EU for, […]
Fragmented under-funding of transport must end in order to boost UK connectivity, says Transport for the North
A collaborative, holistic and sustaiable approach to transport investment is needed to help enhance the UK’s connectivity as well as unlocking opportunitiues for people and businesses, Transport for the North (TfN) has said. In its submission to the Union Connectivity Review – led by Sir Peter Hendy TfN said a joined-up plan for cross-border investment is critical. […]
Winners announced in Highways England’s framework for consultancy services
Consultants and contractors Costain, Jacobs and Amey have been awarded places on Highways Englands’s framework for consultancy services. They are the suppliers in the first lot of the framework and will offer technical consulting, engineering advice and research and innovation. The framework is set to last for four years, and will include specialist and technical […]
