Road workers told by abusers: “I’ll get my shotgun”
A council leader has revealed some of the threats and abuse workers receive while repairing roads. The leader of West Sussex County Council, Paul Marshall, said police were called after one resident threatened to get a shotgun if engineers closed a road to remove a fallen tree. Speaking to BBC Sussex he said staff now […]
Westcotec’s Heathrow Airport Perimeter Road casualty reduction scheme wins ITS UK award
A casualty reduction system installed by Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec has won this year’s ITS UK ‘Changing behaviour with Technology’ award. Implementation of the system on the busy Perimeter Road at Heathrow Airport in west London has brought about a 70 per cent reduc tion in collisions and a three per cent reduction […]
Louise Haigh tells MPs she wants to ensure everyone at her department is “taking responsibility” for the experience of passengers
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has told MPs she wants everyone to take responsibility for the experience of passengers using the transport network. She said she does not want the DfT to “rest on our laurels” while legislation for major public transport reforms is being developed. Giving evidence to the Commons’ Transport Select Committee, Ms Haigh said: “This […]
National Highways’ James Corden named IED Rising Star of the Year
James Corden, Economic Development Planning Manager at National Highways, is the winner of the IED’s Rising Star of the Year award. The award, sponsored by AtkinsRéalis, recognises younger economic development team members aged 30 or under who have demonstrated excellence, commitment and gone above and beyond in their early career. It was presented at the IED […]
Causeway one.network releases Route Manager, a ‘powerful’ transit route disruption communications tool for US agencies
Causeway one.network, a leading digital work zone and road management platform provider, today announced the release of Route Manager to the U.S. market. Route Manager is a powerful, collaborative map-based tool designed to connect agencies, road authorities, and transit operators, providing them with a shared view of their traffic networks and transit routes. The platform […]
Young people’s insights needed for Staffordshire’s transport plan
Staffordshire County Council is calling on young residents to share their views on the future of the county’s transport network. An online map has been set up to get feedback from young people that will be used to inform the development of the new Local Transport Plan, which will outline the future transport network and […]
Bus drivers victims of historic high levels of abuse as majority say they don’t feel safe at work
Unite the union has released the findings of a mass survey of 1,100 bus drivers across Scotland which reveals historic high levels of abuse and major concerns over safety on public transport. The union has been campaigning to improve bus driver safety in the aftermath of Keith Rollinson’s death following an assault at his place […]
Council shares highways investment by area board – and why its extra investment into highways is paying dividends
Wiltshire Council has shared details of highways investment over the past five years in each of its 18 area boards. Wiltshire Council has shared details of highways investment over the past five years in each of its 18 area boards. The report, discussed at this week’s Environmental Select Committee (Tuesday 12 November), explains that the […]
Mayor unveils £30m worth of new funding for walking and cycling schemes across Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, has unveiled a funding package of nearly £30m to deliver schemes which will make walking and cycling easier and safer for communities across the Liverpool City Region. The money is being committed to active travel, highways and regeneration projects supporting sustainable transport, employment and housebuilding in Huyton, Netherton and […]
Aggregate Industries nears finish line for 100% recycled asphalt
Aggregate Industries is continuing to further its sustainability efforts with new advancements towards achieving 100% recycled asphalt. New circular economy records have been set with the business’ Asphalt division’s work to repurpose recycled aggregate materials into a new surfacing material for roads and pavements, with zero compromise on quality and product performance. The team is […]
