Leeds seeking Government approval to introduce Lane Rental scheme
Leeds City Council has sent proposals to the Department for Transport to charge companies for carrying out works on the city’s busiest roads during the busiest times. The council is looking to introduce a ‘Leeds Lane Rental Scheme’ on around 10 per cent of its road network, to help reduce the impact of road works […]
TfL accused of suppressing anti-LTN report
Transport for London have been accused of suppressing the findings of research that showed low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) do not reduce car use, it has been claimed. The allegations suggest that TfL reportedly chose not to publish the study after academics found that LTNs do not encourage people to drive less or walk more, says The DailyTelegraph. […]
Eight contractors awarded to Liverpool City Council’s £800m Highways Framework
Liverpool City Council has named the eight contractors awarded to its new £800m, four-year Highways Planned Works Framework that will deliver major infrastructure projects such as green bus routes, car-free active travel corridors, and electric vehicle charging facilities, says Safer Highways. Among the appointed firms are John Sisk & Son, Keltbray, and Graham, alongside Dowhigh, […]
Santander Cycles offer half-price monthly memberships to mark World Car Free Day
TfL and Santander Cycles are encouraging Londoners to get into the sustainable spirit and take advantage of half-price monthly cycle hire subscriptions to mark World Car Free Day, which takes place on Monday 22 September. The offer, which is redeemed via the Santander Cycles app, aims to encourage more people to experience the joy of cycling and […]
New Holcim highways campaign encourages shift from quick fixes to future-ready roads
With the UK’s roads under growing pressure from shrinking budgets, climate change and rising user expectations, Holcim UK is calling time on short-term fixes with the launch of its new Roads You Can Rely On campaign. Led by the business’ asphalt and contracting division, the initiative calls for a shift from patching potholes to building longer-lasting, lower-carbon roads […]
Messagemaker climbs the Lost Mountain for the Children’s Trust
A team from signage manufacturer and supplier Messagemaker has raised £26,653f for The Children’s Trust by climbing Monte Perdido (the Lost Mountain) in the Pyrenees. This year’s adventure saw the group, which also included a number of Messagemaker’s customers and suppliers, travel to northern Spain to climb the 3,355 metre (11,007 ft) mountain. The third […]
Further steps announced to help travellers during Bee Network strike
Further steps announced have been announced to help people get around during planned industrial action by some bus operators in Greater Manchester. Bus passengers will be able to travel on most trains running in parts of Greater Manchester affected by the upcoming industrial action, when around two-thirds of buses are not expected to run. It’s […]
Motorists urged to plan their journeys ahead of full weekend closure of section of A1
The A1 is set to close in both directions this weekend between Tempsford and Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire, as work continues upgrading the route. National Highways is progressing well on the scheme to upgrade the route between Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire, which started construction in late 2023. Ultimately, […]
Chris McDonald appointed new construction minister
The Government have appointed Chris McDonald as the new construction minister, succeeding Sarah Jones. McDonald, who was elected as Labour MP for Stockton North in July last year, has responsibilities in the DBT and as a minister in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) he also covers 18 other policy areas including […]
20mph: Fewer casualties and injuries but scheme still branded a ‘disaster’ in Wales
Cyclist casualties are down 28% and there have been 900 fewer road injuries since the 20mph limit was introduced in Wales, but a driving instructor has called the scheme a “total disaster”. Data to the end of March shows that there have been 348 cyclists killed or injured on all roads since the 20mph law […]