Net zero is ‘in the grasp’ of local authorities
The new edition of the RSTA Carbon Emissions Document shows surface treatments remove significant amounts of carbon from maintenance process. Net zero is finally in grasp of local authorities, with the potential to remove carbon from the highway maintenance process higher than ever for those implementing surface treatments into their strategies. This is one of […]
Senior Government transport officials see real world Connected Vehicle technology in action at TTF event
Senior members of the Department for Transport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Centre for Connected and Automated Vehicles have spent the day at UTAC’s Proving Ground at Millbrook in Bedfordshire seeing the latest in connected vehicle technology. The event, organised by the Transport Technology Forum’s Connected Vehicle Working Group, showed a range of […]
Essex: A120 in Harwich to be reduced to 50mph
Overnight works will take place this summer on the A120 in Essex between Horsley Cross roundabout and Parkeston ahead of plans to introduce a 50mph speed limit. National Highways have confirmed that the eight-mile stretch of road will now have a new reduced limit. This comes after lobbying by Harwich councillor Ivan Henderson who previously described the section between Horsley […]
Survey suggests fivefold increase in Londoners feeling “very safe” in driverless cars
Public confidence in driverless cars is growing in London, with locals claiming they would feel “very safe” in a driverless car. YouGov data analysed by Allen Leasing has revealed how Londoners would feel about being a passenger in a driverless car on a main road in a big city. The latest figures show that 10% of respondents […]
Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland appointed
The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Richard Turfitt as Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland. This appointment is a temporary measure pending the recruitment of a full time Traffic Commissioner for Scotland. This recruitment campaign is currently underway. This appointment ensures that Scotland is supported by a dedicated Traffic Commissioner for devolved matters. Mr […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Transport MSc Bursary scheme to continue
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund will once again be running the Transport MSc Bursary programme for 2025-26. Funding is available for course fees for both full and part time students. All applications for funding are to be made through one of the 14 universities participating in the scheme, rather than students contacting Rees Jeffreys Road Fund. The […]
CIHT seeking insights into successfully delivering street works
CIHT is developing a report to support the efficient delivery of road maintenance and street works, while minimising disruptions on road users. Street works (works carried out by statutory undertakers (utility companies, contractors etc) using equipment and machinery on or under the road) and road works (carried out to repair or improve the highway including […]
UK Power Networks fined £40,000 for unsafe works in Kensington
Kensington and Chelsea Council have successfully prosecuted UK Power Networks for carrying out unsafe works in two roads near Kensington High Street. UK Power Networks initially entered guilty pleas on Wednesday 19 March 2025 to two charges under Section 65 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. The company was sentenced at Westminster […]
PAS 2080: how carbon management can be made easy with digital tools
The framework PAS 2080 sets out an approach for civil infrastructure and utilities businesses to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero. This article by Re-flow covers the important details, strategic opportunities, and parallel financial benefits of incorporating carbon management into your business. The positive news is that carbon management can be easy to achieve […]
Norfolk’s roads to get miles of improvements to prevent potholes
Norfolk County Council’s annual spring and summer road surface dressing programme started this week and will see Norfolk’s roads get a new seal to help prevent potholes forming and extending the life of roads with a new skid-resistant surface to reduce the risk of accidents. The work continues through until September, to take advantage of the […]
