£57.4 billion spent on new and used cars in 2023
Almost £57.4 billion was spent in the UK on new and used cars in 2023, up 6% on five years earlier, according to AA analysis of Office for National Statistics data. Consumer spending on public transport – including rail, buses, taxis, air and water travel – was £60.9 billion last year, representing a 2% increase […]
New survey to understand the effects of abuse on road operatives introduced by Stamp it Out
A new survey aimed at finding out the effect verbal and physical abuse is having on road operatives has been sent to over 10,000 people working in the highways sector. The survey, commissioned by Stamp It Out-the industry-led campaign to eradicate road worker abuse, will ask how operatives feel about abuse and how it has […]
Dorset children get active in national competition
School children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this year’s Big Walk and Wheel challenge. The Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to school challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood, […]
Angus Murray announced as new Connect Plus CEO
Connect Plus has announced the appointment of Angus Murray as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Angus officially assumed his new role and joined the Board on 1 July 2024. Angus brings a wealth of experience to Connect Plus, following a distinguished 25-year career with Fluor Corporation. His most recent role was Vice President (VP) Operations […]
ITS Nationals Network’s new chair takes up his role
Europe’s Network of National ITS Associations (ITS Nationals) has elected Dónal Hodgins for a two-year period as its Chair. The former chair of ITS Ireland is a Senior Engineer (Head of Sustainable Transport & Traffic Management) at Kildare County Council. He was elected following a vote by the 30 members of the organisation, which has […]
Powys: Council admit painting yellow lines in Crossgates before traffic order agreed
Powys County Council is to embark on a consultation on proposals to extend yellow lines in a bid to stop selfish parking in a county village – when they’ve already been painted. On Tuesday 2 July under delegated powers, Powys County Council’s Cabinet member for highways, Liberal Democrat Cllr Jackie Charlton agreed to extend parking […]
Travel expert warns M4 closures could impact millions
A travel expert has warned that a trio of closures to two key routes between Wales and England this month could cause major disruption. The Prince of Wales Bridge on the M4 westbound is set to be closed for three periods during July, namely Monday 8, Tuesday 9, and Saturday, July 20. It will also be closed eastbound […]
Groundbreaking innovation event set to transform line marking and surface repair industries
Meon Ltd, a leading provider of line marking and surface repair solutions, is set to host the highlyanticipated Live EXPO – ‘Collaborative Innovation… From Research to Reality’ on Tuesday, July 23,2024, at the prestigious Donington Park Circuit. The free-to-attend event will showcase the latest advancements in line marking and surface repairtechnologies, offering attendees a unique […]
Dunfermline: Bothwell Gardens roundabout roadworks – phase two starts
On Monday 8 July, at Bothwell Gardens roundabout, Dunfermline, roadworks will move on to phase two. The 4-way temporary traffic lights will reduce to 3-way and Woodmill Street will be closed to through traffic. The traffic management layout will be changed during the day on Sunday 7 July. Access will be maintained to Woodmill Street […]
Satair and Transavia France to implement new IMS solution
Satair, an Airbus Services company, has announced the successful entry into service of a significant long-term contract with Transavia France for the provision of its Integrated Material Services (IMS) supply chain solution, which will cover all expendable materials required for line- and base maintenance. Under this agreement, which was signed earlier this year, Satair will […]
