Durham announces start of new Lane Rental Scheme
Contractors carrying out roadworks on County Durham’s busiest routes could be charged up to £2,500 a day as the Council becomes the latest local authority to implement a Lane Rental Scheme aimed at cutting congestion. Durham County Council introduced the scheme on Monday 19 October, covering some of the county’s busiest and most congested roads. The authority […]
Stephen Flynn to meet business campaigners over A83 Rest and Be Thankful plans
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn has agreed to meet representatives of a campaign group representing around 1,500 businesses before deciding on the medium-term arrangements for the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, former SNP MP Drew Hendry has said in The National. Hendry said the meeting would bring together […]
Haringey unveils plans for safer cycle routes
Residents of the London Borough of Haringey will soon have their say on bold plans for a major expansion of cycling infrastructure, helping to make active travel safer and easier across the borough. Public engagement will begin in the coming months on proposals for new cycle lanes along Green Lanes and St Ann’s Road, marking […]
Councillors back extra funding for South Gloucestershire pothole repair scheme
South Gloucestershire’s roads network is set to benefit from new investment after councillors backed plans to improve residential streets and tackle potholes. The county Council has committed to directing funding towards local roads following the announcement of £215 million for highways maintenance and repairs across the West of England, according to the Gloucestershire Gazette. The […]
Lemmo develops modular e-bike platform and longtail cargo model
A Berlin-based micromobility technology company has developed a connected, adaptable vehicles designed to give users more ways to move. Lemmo’s One model uses the company’s Dual Mode Vehicle (DMV) platform, combining a conventional bicycle with electric assistance through a detachable Smartpac battery and power module. The system incorporates a Dual Mode Hub with patented Zero-Friction […]