Pothole Prevention Week – talking about the solutions, not just the problem, on this week’s Highways Voices podcast!
This week, the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has launched Pothole Prevention Week as part of its on-going commitment to highlight the benefits of surface treatments that prevent potholes from forming in the first place. Joining us on Highways Voices for this conversation (see below), is Mike Hansford, the new Chief Executive of the RSTA […]
Oxa buys StreetDrone
Self-driving vehicle software group Oxa has bolstered its position in industrial logistics with the acquisition of StreetDrone. Backed by Google, Oxa develops the software behind autonomous vehicles. The group has supported the rollout of self-driving bus and shuttle services. The company announced on Wednesday it had acquired StreetDrone, an Oxford-based startup that specialises in industrial logistics […]
Millions excluded from cycling due to lack of cycle parking
Millions of people are excluded from cycling – and the benefits it brings – due to a lack of cycle parking, a new report reveals. The study, published by active travel charity Sustrans, found those on a low income or not in employment are hardest hit – with almost a third (32%) lacking somewhere safe […]
Highways Voices – the UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress “pitwalk”
The UK Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai features a number of innovative British SMEs, and on this special podcast we meet them all. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Casts and never miss an episode! Highways Voices host Paul Hutton has a “pitwalk” style chat with participants on the […]
Welsh Government wants to place electric charging point at all new homes with parking spot
Welsh Government is considering introducing new regulations to mandate electric car charging points on all new homes, and properties being redeveloped or changing use. The government wants to move the country towards net zero by increasing the usage of electric cars in Wales. Under the proposals every new residential building with an associated car parking […]
News on Lower Thames Crossing planning application is expected in October
The Secretary of State for Transport is expected to make a decision on whether to grant the Lower Thames Crossing a Development Consent Order by 4 October 2024, however the Department for Transport will endeavour to issue the decision ahead of the new deadline if possible, National Highways has said. To get permission to build […]
Clearer standards needed to boost economy’s resilience says NIC
Government should set clear standards of resilience that infrastructure operators must maintain in the face of sudden shocks, the National Infrastructure Commission has reiterated in a new report. Climate change and related weather extremes, alongside a heightened reliance on digital technologies, mean that the UK faces increased risks of vital networks and services being unavailable […]
Rotherham Council set to spend a further £20m on active travel schemes
Work has started on new active travel infrastructure improvements in Rotherham. The Broom Road / Wickersley Corridor Sustainable Transport Scheme has begun this week. The project includes work at Stag roundabout, sustainable travel measures on Wickersley Road, the extension of the recently completed Broom Road cycleway, and an Active Travel Scheme in the Moorgate area. […]
South West Scotland Transport Alliance (SWSTA) urges government to upgrade two key road links
The South West Scotland Transport Alliance has called on the Scottish and UK government to upgrade two key roads in southern Scotland, the A75 or A77 which carry traffic to Cairnryan and Stranraer. The South West Scotland Transport Alliance (SWSTA) wants the ministers at Holyrood and Westminster to form a task force to deliver urgent […]
Esh Construction completes Sheffield Road Cycleways and Maltby Bus Corridor projects
Esh Construction has completed two key active travel projects in Rotherham that are designed to make it safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists to travel into and around the town centre. Known as Sheffield Road Cycleways and Maltby Bus Corridor and delivered on behalf of Rotherham Council, the scheme will provide Rotherham’s residents […]
