More traffic reduction measures will be needed to meet decarbonisation targets, says Green Alliance report
Traffic reduction measures will have to be implemented more widely across the UK if the Climate Change Committee’s recommendations for targets to decarbonise the sector. This is according to a new report by think-tank Green Alliance that said introducing traffic reduction measures will provide ‘certainty’ that the UK can cut emissions to necessary levels over […]
Councillors in Lincolnshire call for greater investment in public transport
Councillors in Lincolnshire have called for greater investment in public transport, roads and ‘green’ travelling. This comes as part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership’s response to National Highways’ ‘Vision for Route Strategies’ consultation and Lincolnshire County Council’s Local Transport Plan consultation. The Partnership, which consists of South Holland District Council, Boston Borough […]
Councils unite in support of A120 upgrade route
Councils have re-stated the importance of upgrading part of the A120 to a dual carriageway between Braintree and the A12. ECC, together with Braintree District Council, is also urging National Highways to press ahead with a widely supported route for the road. Essex County Council has already run a public consultation into proposed routes for the […]
M6 scheme clocks up 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury
The M6 project has reached 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury. Since the scheme hit the ground in summer 2019, there have been no Lost Time Incidents – that’s more than 800 days of keeping workers safe on site. Around 100 people are working on the £78 million transformation of the […]
Gloucestershire Constabulary using tech to improve road safety
Gloucestershire Constabulary has announced it’s received £171,000 funding from The Road Safety Trust to conduct research to understand and overcome any perceived limitations of current Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology. The Road Safety Trust is committed to achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on UK roads and has funded more than £1 million to eight organisations across […]
