West Midlands transport review assessing 160 projects for £2.4bn funding
The future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands will become clearer over the coming months. Up to 168 schemes were being assessed through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) before a decision is made on how to allocate £2.4bn of transport funding, says the BBC. Every project would be assessed on […]
West Yorkshire sets out £1.2bn budget to deliver “a brighter region that works for all”
West Yorkshire leaders have approved a landmark budget of over a billion pounds to boost growth through delivering a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region. As the region prepares to take control of its first-ever ‘integrated settlement’ from April, the leaders of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield have today met with Mayor Tracy Brabin to sign-off […]
£3.5m cash boost for Rochdale approved for highways and safety projects
A £3.5 million cash injection to support new capital projects in Rochdale has been approved by councillors. The Ward Capital Fund will be used for investment in community projects for Heywood, Middleton, Pennines, and Rochdale itself. The funding package will see £175,000 allocated for each of the council’s 20 wards, with decisions on how the […]
TTF hosts webinar for Connected Vehicle Services suppliers
The Transport Technology Forum is inviting industry suppliers to a webinar outlining the new Connected Vehicle Services (CVS) Framework which will define the services that are expected to be provided to road users and operators in the future by harnessing vehicle and infrastructure data sets. Consultation on the CVS Framework gives stakeholders from the public […]
Greater Manchester marks major progress on investment-led Clean Air Plan
Significant progress is being made in delivering Greater Manchester’s investment-led, non-charging Clean Air Plan, with bus fleet electrification, clean taxi upgrades and local traffic measures being delivered at pace. An update to the Air Quality Administration Committee next week sets out that the city region is delivering all the measures agreed with government to meet […]
Middlewich Bypass main construction to start this spring
Work is set to begin on the main construction phase of the £108m Middlewich Eastern Bypass, says Cheshire East Council. Councillors on the highways and transport committee voted unanimously to appoint the principal contractor, Balfour Beatty, to undertake the stage-two building works of this vital infrastructure scheme. Subject to formal contract signing with the contractor […]
LCRIG introduces fourth AI Mini-Guide
LCRIG have shared the fourth instalment of the AI Mini-Guide Series, a collection of practical, jargon-free resources designed to cut through the hype and show how AI can deliver real results in highways and road infrastructure technology. Sponsored by TRL, this latest guide focuses on how AI can help reduce road risk and improve safety […]
Burton cycleway scheme advances to next phase
A £1.2 million scheme to extend a cycleway in Burton town centre has progressed to the second stage. The five-month project, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, will see a new two-way cycle track along Borough Road, linking Burton railway station directly with the Town Hall. It will join up with the existing cycleway that runs along Station Street, helping to […]
Dorset pushes joint plans to make everyday travel easier
Dorset Council is bringing together plans to improve buses and community transport with safer walking, cycling, and using a wheelchair or mobility scooter – so more people can reach work, school, health appointments and local shops without always needing a car. Two linked reports going to Cabinet this month set out the approach: Transforming Public and […]
Perception sensors for CAM: AESIN publishes new report series
As part of its Perception Sensors series, AESIN, the Automotive Electronics Systems Innovation Network has introduced a new content series entitled “Perception Sensors for CAM, A Reality Check ”. This series brings together a collection of technical blogs and reports developed in collaboration with our partners from the Innovate UK Sim4CAMSens and Sim4CAMSens2 projects. The series showcases how perception […]