TfL sets out plans to make walking and cycling safer in the heart of the City
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting people to have their say on new plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in and around Monument Junction. Walking, cycling and public transport are the most affordable, healthy and sustainable ways to travel, and the safety of everybody travelling on the roads […]
County council surveying speed at more than 1,300 sites using Connected Vehicle data
Surrey County Council is using Connected Vehicle data to measure speeds at 1,339 sites as part of its Speed Management Plan, replacing traditional surveys using radar equipment and automatic traffic counters (ATCs). The new approach, provided by Compass IoT, allows the council to obtain speed data on demand without installing and retrieving physical equipment at individual […]
Nottingham set for electric buses after £4.5m investment
New electric double-decker buses are set to take to the streets of Nottingham thanks to funding from the Mayor of the East Midlands. Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has welcomed the arrival of its first electric double-decker buses, with its first Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners now at NCT, ahead of entering passenger service later this year on Lilac Line 27 to […]
New research suggests 89% of workers need further support after an accident
New research by national law firm Slater and Gordon reveals the real-life impact of workplace injury, with nearly nine in 10 injured workers requiring further assistance or support following a workplace incident (89%). In a survey of 1,000 UK workers, 14% report that they had been injured at work in the last 12 months. […]
Active Travel: Walsall Council has welcomed the arrival of Lime Bikes
The fleet of state-of-the-art e-bikes has been wheeled out across Walsall this week, replacing the existing West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme following their appointment by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Deputy Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Nicky Barker (pictured, right), attended the launch on Tuesday 13 October, welcoming the fleet of bikes which are Lime’s […]
Two Medway schools recognised for promoting active travel
St Peter’s Infant School in Rochester and Miers Court Primary School in Gillingham have achieved ‘Good Accreditation’ through the Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) programme. The programme – supported by 80 local authorities across the country – aims to help schools encourage healthier, safer and more active everyday journeys through school […]