Core Highways reduces carbon
Core Highways, the nationwide traffic management and associated highways services provider, reduced its carbon output by 17.6% on a revenue intensity basis during their last financial year. The company has set ambitious net zero commitments structured around seven goals delivering short and long-term carbon savings. Working closely with customers and supply chain, embracing technology and […]
Cutting-edge transport technology showcased at LCRIG’s Innovation and Learning Festival
A range of the latest transport technology has been displayed at the Local Council Roads Innovation Group’s summer festival in Coventry, supported by the Transport Technology Forum. The TTF’s Connected Vehicle Working Group demonstrated a development of the eCall automated emergency alerting system which automatically directed a drone to the scene of a simulated road […]
B&NES Council launches consultations on long-term transport strategies
Bold new ideas for future transport networks in Bath & North East Somerset have been published today and the council is inviting people to have their say. Bath & North East Somerset Council has launched consultations on two transport strategies aimed at giving local communities a significant voice in shaping the future of travel over […]
Northumberland Council’s latest active travel corridor opens
Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. The Council has transformed a narrow, overgrown bridleway into a shared use facility suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding. The 1.9km route has extended beyond the bridleway, forming a link between the centre of Ponteland towards Callerton with further links to […]
Hampshire County Council’s latest figures show 37 per cent increase in annual road repairs
An unprecedented number of potholes and road defects have been fixed across a 12-month period, according to the latest figures from Hampshire County Council From April 2023 to April 2024, 180,909 repairs were delivered, marking a 37 per cent increase. Councillor Lulu Bowerman, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Waste said: “We understand […]
Over £7 million to support electric vehicle infrastructure in Scotland
The Scottish Government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish Government’s vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, significant private investment will be required to […]
Surrey County Council leads new task force to reduce traffic disruption caused by utility works
Surrey County Council has established a critical new task force to reduce the impact of utility roadworks and drive better coordination and communication of works across Surrey’s road network. Utility companies’ demands in Surrey are amongst the top five highest in the UK with 88 works starting every day in the last twelve months. In […]
South Gloucestershire Council continues investment in active and sustainable travel options for local people
South Gloucestershire Council has unveiled proposals for further investment in active and sustainable travel along a major commuter route. A six-week consultation has been launched on proposals to improve bus, walking, wheeling (the use of a wheelchair, mobility scooter or pushchair) and cycling facilities along the A432, including Station Road in Yate and the Badminton […]
Major investment in Kirklees highways network
Kirklees Council’s Highways Capital Plan for 2024-26 has been agreed by its Cabinet this week. The plan details £41 million of investment over two years and covers all aspects of highways essential works. It includes road surfacing and potholes; street lighting; structures; road safety; flood management and drainage; traffic signals; car parking and cycling facilities, […]
Transport Secretary kickstarts ‘bus revolution’ as she promises to support local leaders to deliver better buses up and down the country
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has visited Greater Manchester this week to begin the government’s bus revolution, as she pledges to support every community to take back control of buses through franchising or public ownership. She has meet with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to discuss how the area’s Bee Network can be replicated across the […]
