Highways Voices at Highways UK – hear the chat from Day One
The UK’s premier exhibition and conference for the highways and transport industry is taking place in Birmingham, and Highways Voices is the official podcast of the event. Join Paul Hutton today when he talks about the innovations in the industry, from roadworker safety to the environment, as well as discussing some of the new collaborations […]
New campaign urges London’s drivers: save lives and cut carbon emissions by switching off engines when parked
A London-wide advertising campaign has launched today in a bid to cut air pollution and carbon emissions. Led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council, and funded by the Mayor of London, the ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ campaign features posters, bus rears, and billboards on roadside sites and petrol stations across the capital. Drivers are also […]
100 million car and taxi trips in city regions could be replaced by e-bikes if Government delivers target for shift to cycling, according to new report
Over 100 million car and taxi trips made in city regions each year could instead be on e-bikes if the Government is able to deliver its target for mode shift to cycling, according to a new report by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group (UTG). The report – Fully charged: Powering up the potential of […]
Extension to Canterbury electric scooter trial
The trial of electric scooters in Canterbury, Kent has been extended until the end of March 2022. Kent County Council is announcing the continuation of its part in the national trial following guidance from the Department for Transport (DfT). The e-scooters, operated by Bird, are part of a Government-led trial Rental e-scooters were first introduced […]
Nottinghamshire County Council makes progress with case for major road network
Nottinghamshire County Council has provided an update on plans to create a major road network and improve two of the county’s most congested routes. The authority is progressing with its full business case to improve the A614 and A6097, aimed at reducing congestion, supporting drivers, encouraging economic growth and unlocking housing land. Work on the […]
TfL asks its customers in London to help shape the future of step-free access
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public consultation to shape future step-free access priorities and improvements on the London Underground network, the first of its kind in 15 years. The consultation, which runs until 10 February 2022, has been designed to help TfL identify which aspects of making London Underground stations more accessible it […]
Highways UK starts today
The UK’s flagship highways and transport event, Highways UK, starts today in Hall 9 & 10 at the Birmingham NEC. As well as two halls full of exhibitors including all the major tier 1 contractors, National Highways and the rest highways supply chain, there are several theatres covering a number of important subjects over the […]
TRL launches Mobility Hub design service for local authorities
TRL is to launch a new service to help local authorities scope out the design and implementation of a Mobility Hub. Its four stage methodology will enable a data-led approach to Mobility Hub design and roll-out, and includes local context analysis, site assessment and Mobility Hub scoping including understanding user demand and requirements, and recommendations […]
National Highways to complete major road schemes more quickly with acceleration plan
Motorway and major A roads improvements in England will open to traffic more quickly, under a plan to accelerate the completion of road-building projects unveiled today (Wednesday 3 November) at Highways UK. Road users and local communities will benefit from improvements earlier than expected under the plan, which aims to reduces the time needed to […]
Levelling up can be achieved more effectively if connectivity is improved in cities and towns
Levelling Up could be advanced quicker by improving connectivity in the UK cities, according to a new report by Centre for Cities. The report, Measuring up: Comparing public transport in the UK and Europe’s biggest cities, said Central and local government should do this by continuing to invest in new infrastructure-expanding public transport networks where […]
