Over £10m invested in North Somerset’s roads
North Somerset Council has invested more than £10.1 million in maintaining roads, while introducing a new long-term strategy designed to help roads, footways and other highway assets last longer and deliver better value for residents. The council’s recently published Highway Maintenance Transparency Report highlights the scale of work already being carried out across North Somerset […]
Surrey puts £7m into 45-mile surface dressing programme
Surrey County Council has treated more than 45 miles of the county’s roads this year as part of a £7 million surface dressing programme covering 63 roads. The council says the work is intended to extend the service life of worn road surfaces, restore skid resistance and prevent water ingress, while causing less disruption than […]
Arup, AECOM and Campaign for Better Transport consortium to spearhead production of new bus stop guidance
A consortium of Arup, AECOM and Campaign for Better Transport has been appointed by the Department for Transport to develop a new national guidance document on the safety and accessibility of bus stopping places. Although there are many examples of good practice, guidance relating to the safety and accessibility of bus stopping places is currently […]
HS2 completes M42 bridge lifts during weekend closure
HS2 engineers have lifted the last of six enormous viaduct spans that will carry high speed trains over the M42 in the West Midlands, during a weekend closure of the motorway. The complex multi-stage operation at the Water Orton viaduct site was completed in the early hours of Monday 21 September, with the motorway reopening […]
London TravelWatch CEO announces retirement
London TravelWatch, the independent watchdog for the travelling public in and around the capital, has announced that Michael Roberts is to retire from his position as Chief Executive at Easter. Mir Roberts joined London TravelWatch in January 2023 and under his leadership, the organisation has campaigned for better bus, Tube and rail services, called for […]
Valerann launches AI-powered traffic management pilot in Italy with Autostrada del Brennero
Valerann has announced a 12-month pilot project with Autostrada del Brennero, a major European transit artery, across an 55-mile section of the A22 motorway in Italy. A first of its kind in Italy, the project will evaluate how AI-powered data fusion improves network visibility, incident detection and response, operator situational awareness, and risk management while […]
Popularity of safe cycle routes underestimated, says charity
National charity Cycling UK says local authorities are being held back from creating more safe cycling and walking routes by a mismatch in perceptions that masks how popular they are. The statement comes as the charity launches its new report designed to encourage and inspire councils to build high-quality infrastructure, titled The Route Forward: The people […]