Action needed on traffic levels, warns BCP Council transport councillor
Parts of the area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will ‘grind to a halt’ unless more people can be persuaded away from their cars, BCP Council’s transport chief has warned. The prediction was issued to the latest meeting of the ruling cabinet by the member for sustainability and transport, Cllr Mike Greene. He said the […]
Transport Secretary urged to shelve ‘outdated’ Shrewsbury North West Relief Road
Shrewsbury Town Council has written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to urge him to shelve the “damaging” Shrewsbury North West Relief Road plan. The council says the £81 million road is an outdated and financially risky idea, and encouraged Mr Shapps to engage in discussions to “develop good transport solutions” in Shrewsbury and Shropshire. More […]
Pollutants in air around 97% of UK addresses, new research finds
Approximately 97% of all homes and businesses in the UK are in areas where the amount of at least one toxic substance in the air is higher than international safety limits, a study by the Central Office of Public Interest (COPI). The research found that addresses in Kent, Bath, East Anglia and some coastal towns […]
Amey recognised as ‘world-leaders’ by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accident (RoSPA) has awarded Amey four internationally recognised awards for demonstrating high health and safety standards. The RoSPA Awards recognise world-leaders in health and safety practice and every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade, in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards. […]
New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets
A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) with four areas across England and Wales set to trial new phase 2 technology to help stop rowdy motorists revving their engines unnecessarily or using illegal exhausts. Since the technology is in design phase, MPs are being invited to submit […]
Investment in Renfrewshire roads must continue, says election candidate
A local election candidate in Renfrewshire has said investment in the region’s roads must remain a priority in the next council administration. Cathy McEwan, the current council’s infrastructure convener, said there is “always much more to be done” as she reflected on a report outlining how millions of pounds have been ploughed into improving the […]
Redbridge champions greener, active travel with new cycle lane upgrades and cycle skills training for borough’s budding cyclists
Redbridge Council is making it easier and safer to get around the borough by bicycle with the introduction of new mandatory cycle lanes and free cycle skills training to support local people and school children adopt greener, healthier travel choices. Through its commitment to continue to improve the cycling infrastructure in the borough, the Council […]
Decision on Bath & North East Somerset Park & Ride contract before cabinet
A new contract to run park and ride services from Bath’s three sites to the city centre is being considered by Bath & North East Somerset councillors. A report before the cabinet which meets this week sets out options for the service because the current contract, set up ten years ago, is due to expire in August. […]
Liverpool City Region reports strong recovery on public transport
The Liverpool City Region transport network is recovering very strongly following Covid – but service levels need to be maintained to sustain the bounce back, say city region leaders. At the height of the pandemic people across the region, as in other areas of the country, were discouraged from using public transport except to make […]
