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 […]
Changing tack to tackle Plymouth’s potholes
Pothole repairs have been given a major financial boost after Council Leader Tudor Evans released money to the highways maintenance budget. The new administration pledged to prioritise investing in repairing more of the city’s potholes more quickly and the £4.5m capital budget and maintenance programme has been realigned to release money to tackle potholes using […]
Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost
Residents across the North East will benefit from more reliable, punctual and cheaper bus services thanks to more than £45 million of new government funding to improve local transport connections, make travel more affordable and grow the economy. The Department for Transport has today (30 June 2023) confirmed that Transport North East, on behalf of […]
School Streets pilot to go ahead as Shropshire Council granted enforcement powers
An 18-month School Streets pilot at six Shropshire schools is set to begin in February next year, after the Government’s minister for roads and local transport signed the Order that will enable enforcement of the scheme. The Order gives Shropshire Council the power to enforce a range of ‘moving traffic’ offences from 22 July 2023 […]
£30 million investment in pioneering hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station launched for services in and around Gatwick Airport
The Go-Ahead Group, one of Britain’s leading bus and rail operators, has launched a pioneering fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area. Once fully delivered, the fleet will comprise 54 vehicles and will be one of the biggest hydrogen bus fleets in Britain. […]