Challenges of road worker abuse highlighted on national television as Stamp It Out Campaign features on BBC Breakfast
The Deputy Chair of the Stamp It Out and one of the campaign’s ambassadors appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to highlight the challenges around roadworker abuse. Following a day where Stamp it Out Founder, Kevin Robinson, and Campaign Communications Director, Adrian Tatum, have been interviewed by by multiple BBC local radio stations the Deputy […]
The background behind the £50m traffic signals funding allocation on this week’s Highways Voices
The Department for Transport’s Intelligent Transport Systems Policy Lead has praised local authorities and suppliers in their role in providing the evidence needed to justify the latest multi-million pound funding for traffic signals. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Speaking on this week’s Highways Voices, Darren Capes […]
Most city residents would support switching investment away from roads – says Sustrans survey
Most people (56%) in urban areas would support shifting investment from road building to fund active travel and public transport, a new survey suggests. The poll of 21,000 people commissioned by charity Sustrans indicated that just 17% would oppose such a move, reports the Independent. Half (50%) of respondents said they want to walk more, 43% want […]
Work complete on Raigmore Bus Gate project
Work on a new bus only link that connects Raigmore Hospital to Raigmore Estate has been completed. The project is funded by Transport Scotland’s Bus Partnership Fund (BPF) and delivered by the Bus Service Improvement Partnership (BSIP) Group, comprised of The Highland Council, NHS Highland, HITRANS and Stagecoach. The route will help in reducing congestion […]
The road ahead for 2024: Lincolnshire County Council to move forward after 2023 success with highway maintenance
Lincolnshire’s highways team plans to build on its successes from 2023, with an expanded programme in 2024. This year, the council plans to: Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Over the past year, our team has delivered a huge amount of work across the county and we’re seeing a real turn of the corner […]
London Mayor asked to explain 700,000 bus journey cuts
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been accused of “slashing public transport with one hand and pushing people out of their cars with the other”, as data reveals that almost 700,000 bus journeys were cut by Transport for London (TfL) between 2022 and 2023, says Harrow Online. Statistics uncovered through a Freedom of Information request […]
£7 million highway maintenance programme to begin next month in Oxfordshire
Surface dressing will improve nearly 100 Oxfordshire roads in more than 50 towns and villages to help prevent potholes Nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7 million highway maintenance programme beginning this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure Ltd will be visiting more than 50 locations […]
A40: National Highways provides update on Monmouthshire rockfall
National Highways have issued an update on the rockfall which continues to affect the A40 in Monmouthshire. Following the incident in February, emergency traffic management was put in place to allow authorities to reopen the A40 as quickly as possible. In response to feedback, and in consultation with local highways authorities and travel partners, National […]
Tesla: Full Self Driving mode activated in US models
All new Tesla Models S, X and Y bought in the United States will now come with free access to Full Self Driving, says IOT World Today. CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X: “All US cars that are capable of FSD will be enabled for a one-month trial this week.” The trial also extends to current owners […]
TIER and Dott announce merger
TIER and Dott have announced today the closing of a financial transaction to merge the two companies, as announced in January 2024. With revenues of €250m, supporting over 125 million trips a year in more than 20 countries, the newly combined business creates the European champion of shared micro-mobility. Following the closing of the transaction, teams […]
