New road markings transform behaviour of motorcyclists on bends in Scotland
New road markings trialled across the west of Scotland have demonstrated their success in improving the riding behaviour of motorcyclists taking left hand bends. The markings, called Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment (PRIMEs), are designed to help riders make better decisions when approaching bends. Grounded in the latest academic theory on human […]
Transport Select Committee starts new inquiry highlighting the ICE’s call for a transport strategy
The Transport Select Committee has started an new inquiry with the aim of examining the UK government’s strategic objectives for transport and how they influence investment decisions in services, networks, and infrastructure. The ICE made the case for a national transport strategy for England last year, in a joint policy paper with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure […]
Cross-party peers and MPs call on government to reverse active travel cuts
A 60-strong group of parliamentarians from all parties, have put their names to a letter calling for the recent cuts in England’s active travel budget to be reversed. Earlier this year, the active travel budget was reduced by at least £200 million, about two thirds of the budget. Organisations opposed to the cuts were quick […]
Yunex Traffic signals controlling new Edinburgh Tram line to Newhaven
Yunex Traffic technology is supporting the growth of public transport options in Edinburgh, with the company having commissioned 30 new signals at junctions and pedestrian crossings along the Edinburgh Tram extension route. This new route extends the existing tram network, commissioned in Phase 1 of the programme, from Edinburgh city centre to Newhaven (near Leith). […]
Staffordshire County council to strengthen partnership with bus companies to benefit Staffordshire communities
A stronger partnership between the county council and bus companies can lead to improved services for Staffordshire communities, according to a report published this week. While the county council does not run bus services, it has a role in shaping them and supporting an improved network for residents. Now it is looking to build an […]
Bridgend receives £1.5 million to improve active travel routes
Bridgend County Borough Council has received around £1.5 million of Welsh Government funding to improve active travel routes across the county borough. The money will contribute to enhancements which will include the building of new active travel routes as well as consultation work for future schemes developments. The largest allocation from the funding will be […]
New motorway junction and link roads open in Preston
Costain has completed a £207m road scheme linking parts of Preston and the Fylde to the M55 motorway. The scheme opens to the public today and consists of a brand-new motorway junction, the M55 Junction 2, a dual carriageway and two connecting link roads. The work has been delivered on behalf of Lancashire County Council, […]
Transport Committee uses TfN proposal on the future of transport
Transport for the North’s (TfN) proposal on devolving transport policy to the regions and developing a national transport strategy, will form part of The Transport Committee’s future inquiry into Strategic Transport Objectives. TfN shared with the Committee ideas on how to plan, develop and deliver public investment both in infrastructure and services. The Committee launched […]
National recognition for North Northamptonshire bridge scheme that connects communities with historic site
An engineering project that saw two new bridges connect North Northamptonshire Council’s Chester House Estate with the heart of Wellingborough and beyond has been Commended at a prestigious national award. The Kier Highways scheme which opened in October last year received the accolade in the Infrastructure category in the finals of the Chartered Institution of […]
National Highways to spend over £200m into improving regions roads in the East
Motorists travelling in the east are set to benefit from safer and smoother journeys, as National Highways this outlined a multi-million pound package of improvements to roads, pavements, and bridges across the region over the next 12 months. Well-known motorways and major A roads including the M11, A14, A1, A47 and A12 are all included […]