Council to trial pothole repair blitz as part of £83 million road maintenance programme
The Devon County Council highways team will carry out a repair blitz on potholes in a few trial areas of the country following a decision by councillors this week. While approving an £83 million programme of capital funded highway maintenance schemes, our Cabinet heard from Councillor Dan Thomas, Cabinet Member for Highways, who stated that […]
Installation of Waterford’s Sustainable Transport Bridge superstructure marks major milestone in Ireland’s largest urban regeneration project
The deck of a new movable active travel bridge designed by Knight Architects that will connect Waterford City Centre with North Quays Strategic Development Zone over the River Suir, has now been installed. This marks a new milestone in Ireland’s largest ever urban regeneration project. The superstructure bridge dec,k part of the River Suir Sustainable […]
Transport Minister confirms authorities don’t have to wait for fatalities before installing speed cameras
The Future of Roads Minister has told parliament that the assumption that speed cameras can only be installed on a road if there are a certain number of fatalities or serious crashes is a “myth”. Speaking in a debate in the Commons, Lilian Greenwood said: “The guidance on the use of speed cameras and red […]
ADEPT’s National Traffic Managers’ Conference in October
Booking has now opened for ADEPT’s National Traffic Managers’ Conference 2025. The annual event will take place in 2025 in Leicester, on Wednesday 8th October. The conference is aimed at traffic managers, corporate partners from key service sectors, professional bodies and civil servants from across England. It will feature a series of presentations and panel […]
TfL presses forward with plans to regulate pedicabs
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the next steps for regulating pedicabs in London after publishing the results of a consultation held earlier this year, which contained proposals to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time. Bringing pedicabs into regulation will make them safer, ensuring that they are driven, maintained and operated in a […]
National Highways engineer admits bridge issues “a surprise”
A National Highways manager has told the BBC newly fitted joints on a bridge that turned out to be faulty came as “a surprise for everybody”. Drivers have faced more than two years of delays since repairs to the M62 Ouse Bridge, near Goole, started in March 2022. Eight damaged joints that formed part of […]
Amey Secures Spot on Translink framework delivering engineering services in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure services and engineering company Amey has been awarded a place on Translink’s Professional Services Framework, a four-year, £40 million programme designed to enhance infrastructure across Northern Ireland. Translink is the integrated public transport in Northern Ireland, encompassing bus and rail services. As one of four appointed suppliers, Amey will apply its industry-leading systems thinking […]
DfT sending expert team to LCRIG’s Innovation and Learning Festival
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group, LCRIG, is showcasing the team from the Department for Transport who will be participating in this week’s event. Taking place on 2nd and 3rd July, the festival will feature a strong presence from the DfT across both the indoor exhibition hall and the Technical Learning Theatre. Attendees will hear […]
Bus Users UK seeks new CEO to champion passengers
After nearly 13 years at the helm, Claire Walters is retiring as Chief Executive of Bus Users UK. The search is now on for a new CEO with the vision, drive and determination to help achieve the charity’s mission: improving access to transport. The organisation is looking for a pioneering leader with a track record […]