Christchurch Bridge in Reading goes green for Recycle Week
Reading Council urges residents to make use of free food waste recycling service to reduce landfill Residents asked to ensure batteries, small electricals and vapes are recycled properly and not thrown away National theme for recycle week is the Big Recycling Hunt highlighting key items often not recycled that should be Christchurch Bridge will be […]
Tram extension part of £2.7bn transport boost as details of plans for HS2 funds are revealed
Details have been revealed of £2.7 billion worth of public transport projects in the West Midlands following the cancellation of the HS2 northern line. The completion of the West Midlands Metro tram line to Brierley Hill town centre is among the projects which will now receive full funding, reports the Express & Star. Prime Minister […]
Rural transport scheme receives a £3.4m cash boost
Funding of £3.4million from the Motability Foundation into rural community transport partnerships across the North, West and Mid-Ulster areas of Northern Ireland will enhance transport options for people with disabilities and mobility issues Easilink Community Transport along with three Rural Community Transport Project Partners (CDM Community Transport, Fermanagh Community Transport and North Coast Community Transport) are thrilled […]
Government backs Norwich Western Link with funding commitment
The government has approved the Outline Business Case for Norfolk County Council’s Norwich Western Link project, which will see a new 3.9 mile dual carriageway road built to the west of Norwich that would cut traffic congestion, reduce journey times and improve air quality in communities. Norfolk County Council’s leader, Councillor Kay Mason Billig, said: […]
Newark £100m link road completion project under way
Work is under way on a new road designed to improve travel and development in Newark. The Southern Link Road will connect the A1 to the A46 near Newark and serve new housing and businesses in the area. The £100m project is funded with a combination of public and private investment, including £20m from the […]
New on-demand bus service ready to hit the road
A new on-demand bus service is set to begin operating in late October, initially in two zones, and with plans in place to roll the service out across the county – on a zone-by-zone basis. Operated by Shropshire Council, Shropshire Connect On-Demand will replace the 544 (Shrewsbury to Lyth Hill) and 546 (Shrewsbury to Pulverbatch) […]
Driverless’ public transport option for new Cramlington development
A new study will determine the feasibility of an autonomous, ‘driverless’ public transport system between Seaton Delaval Station and the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington. Innovate UK has awarded £160,000 for the initiative, which is led by developer, Dysart, in collaboration with Newcastle University, Milestone Transport Planning, Dromos, and Pegasus Group. It holds […]
Letter goes to the Prime Minister on Future of Transport
PACTS has co-signed an ITS UK Letter to the Prime Minister on the Future of Transport PACTS, along with several prominent organisations within the UK’s transport sector, has co-signed an open letter coordinated by the ITS UK to the Prime Minister, Mr Rishi Sunak, emphasizing the urgent need for a Future of Transport Bill in […]
Driving forward changes to reduce emissions in Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute continues to lead the way in its approach to tackling the climate emergency, according to the council. At a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee, the council’s Climate Change Board provided an update on some of the recent activity aimed at ensuring Argyll and Bute meets its Net Zero targets. A […]
Devon cabinet approves £154m transport programme
Devon County Council’s cabinet has rubberstamped its £154m Transport Capital Programme this week, which will see an ‘ambitious’ programme of rail and bus improvements, new cycle trails and road schemes across the county. The programme sets out the council’s transport infrastructure priorities for the next two years and will progress many schemes to the design […]
