DfT announces discount of up to £3,750 on EVs to ‘slash costs for thousands’
Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced a £65m grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, putting more money back in working people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change and making owning an electric car a reality for thousands. […]
The UK’s streets “need to work for disabled people”
Disabled people are in danger of being further excluded in society if future changes to transport do not involve them and address their needs, according to a new report from Sustrans. The Transforming Mobility research, funded by the Motability Foundation, was led by the Sustrans policy team, with Transport for All – the disabled-led charity working to […]
Surrey: First of three A3 closures starts this weekend
The A3 in Surrey is set to be closed for one weekend a month between July and Septemeber as part of the M25 Junction 10 improvement scheme to allow a range of works to be carried out including resurfacing, landscaping and installing more gantries. National Highways is releasing details of all three closures together to […]
National Highways urges drivers to plan memory-making breaks as fatigue-related collisions surge
National Highways is urging motorists not to just take breaks, but to make them count. This summer, the agency is reminding drivers of the importance of taking a 15-minute break after two hours of driving. Drivers are being encouraged to plan breaks that go beyond quick pit stops, such as exploring a nearby historic site, enjoying […]
Vernon Everitt announced as Transport for Wales’ new Chair
Vernon Everitt, currently Transport Commissioner and Chair of Transport for Greater Manchester and a Non-Executive Director on the Transport for Wales board, has been elected as the new Chair of Transport for Wales. He brings to the role a wealth of experience having previously worked as a Senior Executive at Transport for London where he […]
Nottingham’s public transport set to benefit from £3.2m funding
More than £3m of external funding will be invested into Nottingham’s public transport network in 2025/26 thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Nottingham City Council is expected to officially accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 22 July. Through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Nottingham City Council […]
Almost £15m to be spent on two active travel schemes in Northumberland
The North East Combined Authority is to provide the majority of the funding for two new active travel schemes in Northumberland, with just over £2m being put forward by Northumberland County Council. A total of £9.7m will be spent on the A193 Active Travel Scheme between Kingsway in Blyth and Old Hartley near Whitley Bay, connecting with existing […]
Staffordshire makes safety improvements for families and cyclists in Burton
Work starts this month to install a new crossing near a primary school in Burton, supporting safe and active travel for cyclists and families on the school run. A new shared footpath and cycleway will be installed by Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews to bridge the gap in the National Cycle Network (NCN) 54 between […]
Countywide £5.5m surface dressing scheme gets underway in Lincolnshire
The biggest surfacing project ever undertaken by Lincolnshire County Council is underway and will see a significant makeover for 177 miles of the county’s roads. The huge-scale surface dressing scheme will be carried out at over 250 different sites with the addition of 25,000 tonnes of material and with the provision of thousands of working hours. The scheme got underway […]
A1 central reservation gaps to be closed in Lincolnshire
Gaps in the central reservation of the A1 in Lincolnshire are to be closed as a safety measure. National Highways said it would install steel barriers across 13 crossing points on a stretch of the dual carriageway between Little Ponton and South Witham in Lincolnshire. The agency said it was responding to concerns raised in […]