Rise in flash flood compensation claims
Local authorities in England are grappling with hundreds of compensation claims for flash floods, as central government budget cuts leave councils struggling to upkeep local roads and ageing drainage systems. Between January 2020 and December 2022, councils received 740 claims from property owners for flood damage caused by sudden downpours. Councils accepted liability in 128 […]
First steps taken on sustainable transport delivery plan
The first steps to deliver a decade-long sustainable transport drive across Dundee have been taken. Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Convener Cllr Steven Rome visited the Dundee Cycle Hub on Waterfront Place to launch the council’s draft Sustainable Transport Delivery Plan 2024-2034. Showcasing how infrastructure will be provided for a sustainable mobility future, it outlines […]
Centre for London publishes ‘policy priorities’ for transport in the city calling for boroughs to have the power to spend
London borough should have the powers to raise funds for improved transport and active travel infrastructure, suggesting that until then they should make more funding available. This as one of several key recommendations made by the Centre for London aimed at candidates for the mayoral elections For economic benefits, it is suggested that the Government […]
Public transport use in Northern Ireland rises by over 20% in 2022/23 compared to previous year but still below pre-pandemic levels
In 2022-23, there were 73.5 million journeys on public transport in Northern Ireland; this was an increase of 14.2 million or 23.9% since 2021-22, but a decrease of 11.9% from 2019-20 (83.4 million). This is according to the latest statistics published by Infrastructure Northern Ireland. The report presents statistics on public transport operated by Translink […]
Road maintenance carried out in south Oxfordshire using innovative recycling technique
A south Oxfordshire road has being resurfaced using an innovative recycling technique which reuses all of the existing surfacing material and saved hundreds of tonnes of carbon. The technique, known as in-situ cold recycling, also allowed the road to be reopened eight days quicker than by using conventional resurfacing techniques. Oxfordshire County Council carried out […]
New scheme launched to boost health and wellbeing in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire County Council has launched a new active travel scheme to encourage more people to get into walking and cycling in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Funded by Active Travel England, the Inspiring New Travel Options (INTO) initiative aims to get adults into active travel to improve their health and wellbeing. The scheme aims to support adults living with […]
Former Somerset rail bridge to become active travel route
A disused railway bridge that has become a notorious fly-tipping spot could soon become an active travel route under new plans. Stump Cross Bridge carries Ridge Road in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, over the disused Cheddar Valley railway line, which was closed in 1963, reports the BBC. The bridge had fallen into disrepair and become a […]
Survey of bus and tram users reveals what people want to see in Nottingham
A passenger survey has revealed that people rate the city’s public transport system highly – but would like to see more buses and trams. Nottingham City Council asked the questions over July and August this year, based on a similar survey from 2019, to give the public an opportunity to explain what works well and […]
The field efficiency checklist according to Re-Flow
With increasing pressure to meet tight deadlines and deliver jobs on time and under budget, many businesses are looking to optimise their operations and improve efficiency. Digitising processes, through the use of field management software, has become common practice. With so many options to choose from you may be wondering where to start and what […]
National Highways, Amey and Multevo work collaboratively to deliver savings on cost and carbon
National Highways and Amey have embarked on a project to create more efficient and cost-effective solutions to delivering small scale patching on the strategic road network. A number of supply chain partners presented their solutions and Multevo were successfully awarded the project. The project trial focussed on ‘corrective’ patching i.e., fixing the problem alongside planned […]
