Investing in surface dressing saves councils’ money in the long-term, says REA
The latest additional money (2023/24) for highway maintenance should be spent on preparation for surface dressing, to help prevent potholes forming in the future, and less money being spent on fixing them. In subsequent years (2024/25 onwards), the additional money should be invested into surface dressing and other preventative maintenance treatments. These are the thoughts […]
Highways Heroes Awards 2024 returns to Park Lane as it goes back to the future
The Highways Heores Awards has announced the venue for its 2024 awards ceremony, which will be the Hilton on Park Lane in London on the 28th November 2024. Overlooking Hyde Park, Within Half A Mile Of Green Park And Buckingham Palace the Hilton London, Park Lane is one of the premier events venues in the […]
Bristol Clean Air Zone could be scrapped in ‘three to four years’ if pollution levels fall
The Clean Air Zone in Bristol could be scrapped “in three to four years” if air pollution falls. Modelling by Bristol City Council shows air quality could improve enough by then to end restrictions on vehicles. If pollutant levels fall below those limits, then the Clean Air Zone could be abandoned, reports ITVX. This would mean drivers […]
Three quarters of high streets have air pollution levels above World Health Organisation annual recommendations, according to new study
Around three quarters (76%) of British high streets may exceed the World Health Organisation’s recommended annual level of air pollution. That is according to a new study from sustainable energy provider GRIDSERVE, which used an air quality measuring device to conduct air pollution spot checks on the main high streets of the 25 largest towns and […]
Transport for West Midlands brings in £19m sustainability initiative to boost bus passenger numbers
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) plans to provide thousands of individuals with try-before-you-buy bus tickets as part of a £19m government-backed initiative aimed at boosting bus passenger numbers and safeguarding services. The incentive program will be extended to employers, encouraging staff who currently commute by car to sign up for a Swift travel card or […]
Costain wins contract to deliver decarbonisation across UK transport infrastructure
Costain has confirmed that it has won four contracts under the Department for Transport’s Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree Framework. The framework will see Costain and lead partner, GHD, provide specialist consultancy advice to the UK government as it delivers critical UK transport infrastructure across road, rail, and aviation. […]
Road repair schemes in Devon to benefit from extra funding
More than 65 road repair schemes in Devon are being brought forward with additional funding recently announced by Government. The council is receiving an extra £6.663 million for highway maintenance this financial year. The money is a share of the Government’s £8.3 billion investment in roads over the next 11 years using funds redirected from […]
Manchester seals bid to become European Capital of Cycling
Manchester City Council has won the bid to become the ACES European Capital of Cycling for 2024. A hugely significant moment for the cycling movement in Manchester, the Council is confident this accolade will act as a springboard for further investment and participation throughout the city. This achievement could not have been possible without the […]
Peninsula Transport seeks views on consultation on its regional transport strategy
Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay is asking for views on its draft transport strategy. Launching a public consultation today (Monday 11th December 2023) Peninsula Transport Chairman, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “I urge everyone within the South West to get involved and have your say. We need to make […]
Essex DigiGo service extended to March 2026
The Essex County Council on-demand public transport service DigiGo will run until at least March 2026. DigiGo first launched in April 2022 as part of a two-year pilot scheme. This was funded by the Department for Transport’s Rural Mobility Fund. The on-demand service currently operates in parts of Essex. Following the extension, the service will […]