“Policy meets pavement”: Kerbside takes centre stage in transport strategy
Kerbside management software solutions company Grid Smarter Cities says it is helping local authorities understand how better use of data will be critical to delivering the Government’s newly published Better Connected transport strategy. The strategy, which sets out a long-term vision for a more integrated and user-focused transport system, places strong emphasis on coordination, digital […]
INRIX M5 data reveals Devon’s 50-minute ‘Friday trap’
Advanced traffic data analysis from INRIX has confirmed the worst time for congestion in Devon. Analysis of millions of historical data points has revealed a consistent and recurring M5 southbound bottleneck between Junction 27 and Junction 31, uncovering a specific Friday afternoon travel trap that adds up to 50 minutes to journey times; while National […]
From garage prototype to global ambition: Westcotec celebrates turning 25
The Managing Director of intelligent transport systems specialist Westcotec has paid tribute to how it improves the lives of its employees and saves the lives of road users, as the company celebrates its 25th birthday. At a special lunch at Norwich City’s Carrow Road football ground in Westcotec’s home county of Norfolk, Chris Spinks also […]
May start for new Staffordshire junction
Work to create a junction to a new commercial development next to the M6 in Stafford will get underway next month. The junction and road widening forms part of the Stafford Gate scheme at Creswell on the A5013 Creswell Grove, close to junction 14. Scheduled for 39 weeks, the road project is fully funded by […]
Transport investment milestone marked at Ebbsfleet’s Bean Road underpass
A ground-breaking event has taken place at the site of the future Bean Road underpass in Ebbsfleet in Kent, marking an important step forward for the project ahead of an anticipated start on construction later this spring. The Bean Road underpass is a key part of Kent County Council’s (KCC) Fastrack programme, which aims to […]
Windsor and Maidenhead completes signal upgrade programme
Residents and road users in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead will now benefit from safer streets with improved traffic flow, following the completion of a major programme of traffic signal and pedestrian crossing upgrades. Funded through the national Traffic Signal Obsolescence Grant and the Green Light Fund, the year-long programme has delivered a […]
Cambridgeshire: New signs urge drivers to leave space for cyclists
A new campaign is being launched by Cambridgeshire County Council to highlight a change in the Highway Code which came into force in 2022. Following the change to Rule 163, motorists must only overtake when it is legal and safe to do so and now need to leave at least 1.5m between their vehicles and […]
Nottingham launches new Active Travel campaign
Nottingham residents are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and use other modes of transport throughout May. Nottingham City Council are teaming up with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to persuade people to go car-free for some of their everyday journeys and try cleaner, greener, healthier ways of getting from A to B. […]
West Berkshire invests in Active Travel to support healthier choices
West Berkshire Council is continuing to invest in walking, wheeling and cycling to make it easier for residents to choose active ways to travel, particularly for shorter local journeys. The investment supports the Council’s Local Transport Plan 4, which aims to increase the number of everyday journeys made by walking, wheeling or cycling. The long-term plan […]
Cumberland launches updated highways maintenance programme
Cumberland Council is highlighting the essential highways maintenance work taking place across the area to help keep roads, pavements and public spaces safe, accessible and welcoming for everyone. Following an update to the Highways and Transport Strategic Board, the council has outlined how regular verge cutting, weed control and tree management form a vital part […]