Landslip repairs at Kex Gill to be completed ahead of schedule
One of the main routes in the North of England which has been closed due to a landslip is to reopen this weekend following an extensive repair scheme. North Yorkshire Council were forced to close the A59 at Kex Gill in February, after the start of the year was one of the wettest on record. […]
SNP manifesto target to end sale of diesel-powered buses is bad news for a smooth transition to net-zero services across Scotland, says CPT
By proposing an end of sale date of 2025 for diesel powered buses, the SNP is disproportionately targeting SMEs and rural bus operators and the marginal, but socially necessary, services they provide, says CPT – the leading UK trade association for the bus and coach sectors. Responding to the SNP manifesto pledge, Paul White, Director […]
TfL launches ten new Cycleways across London, expanding the network to reach over a quarter of Londoners
Transport for London (TfL) has launched ten new Cycleways across London, designed to make cycling safer and easier around the capital. The new routes add another 35km to London’s growing strategic cycle network. TfL and the boroughs’ continued work to develop Cycleways in London means the strategic cycle network has more than quadrupled in size […]
Birmingham City could succeed on one of six grounds in High Court over maintenance PFI
Birmingham City Council has succeeded on one of six grounds argued in the High Court in a dispute over support from the Secretary of State for Transport for its highways maintenance contract set up under the private finance initiative (PFI). The local authority sought judicial review of a decision not to support the revised PFI, […]
Stoke-on-Trent traffic technology network strengthened with Telent contract renewal
The management of traffic flow across Stoke-on-Trent will continue to be supported by criticalinfrastructure specialists Telent, following a successful initial six-year contract. The contract renewal from Stoke-on-Trent City Council means Telent will be responsible forthe maintenance and supply of the Council’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) equipment,including traffic signals, street furniture, variable message signs, and remote […]
More details are needed from political parties for long-term road investment strategy, as AIA responds to Election manifestos
The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) has said that it welcomes the main political parties’ views on the need for long-term investment for highway maintenance but has said more details are needed from them for this to be assured. AIA Director, David Giles said: “Fixing our roads is about more than filling in potholes. So, it […]
Tarmac trials UK first EV tipper for low emissions transport
In a UK-first, leading building materials and construction solutions provider Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck. With an ambitious commitment to reach a 30% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, decarbonising operational equipment and plant is part of the company’s roadmap to net zero. Working with London-based electric truck manufacturer […]
Jacobs named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024
Consultant Jacobs has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year for its efforts in driving gender equality in the workplace. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 is the U.K.’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking demonstratable action to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Business in the Community (BITC) has been […]
Acusensus road safety award “proves distracted driving being taken seriously”
The head of the UK division of road safety technology company Acusensus is hailing winning a prestigious award as a sign people are looking at more than speed when it comes to reducing deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Geoff Collins, UK General Manager of the Australian-based company is celebrating Acusensus winning the Chartered […]
