Five more major road projects scrapped as part of Budget
Five more major road projects have been scrapped as part of the overall of schemes across the UK. Having already cancelled the £350m A27 Arundel bypass and the £1.7bn A303 Stonehenge tunnel projects since coming to power in July, the government has now found more road building schemes that it considers to be poor value […]
Using additional highways funding for surface treatments will bring savings and a reduction in carbon, says RSTA
Whilst investing this additional £500million highways funding into addressing the immediate pothole issue, consideration should also be made into investing into preventative maintenance, otherwise further roads will fall into decline in the future, according to the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA). Additional funding for highway maintenance announced in the Autumn Budget, presents an opportunity for […]
Modelling practitioners share ideas and experience at PTV User Group Meeting
Modelling and simulation software company PTV Group’s UK and Ireland Division will put expert users front-and-centre next week, as they examine the future of transport and modelling at the company’s annual User Group Meeting in London Its 24th annual meeting, on Monday 4 November, welcomes leading practitioners from across the country get together to examine […]
Budget: More details of transport policy released
The Treasury has released more details of highways spending plans after yesterday’s budget. Five schemes on the Strategic Road Network have been scrapped: The dualling of A1 Morpeth to Ellingham (pictured) which received its Development Consent Order in May, the new A5036 Princess Way road in Liverpool, the dualling of the A358 Taunton to Southfields […]
Budget: Industry gives its reaction
Industry, advisers and trade bodies have been quick to give their response to yesterday’s budget, with both good and bad feedback for the Chancellor. Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), said: “Today, the Chancellor confirmed an extension to the freeze on fuel duty for another year, but ignored the bigger issue […]
Budget: Haigh tweets her highlights
The Transport Secretary has promised that yesterday’s budget will deliver better transport, however you travel, wherever you live. In a series of tweets, Louise Haigh has set out highlights she sees in the government’s tax and spend plans. She highlights a £500 million boost to fix local roads and more than a billion pounds for […]
Paper submissions open for ITS World Congress 2025
People who are “creative and challenge the norm” are being welcomed to submit paper ideas for next year’s ITS World Congress in the United States. The organisers of the event in Atlanta, Georgia next August want to hear from new voices, with diverse and collaborative panels. “It’s time to transform your ideas into impactful sessions […]
