More safe cycle infrastructure and pedestrian improvements on the way as Nottingham City Council wins Active Travel England Funding
Nottingham City Council has this week accepted over £1.7million from the Active Travel Fund, following a rigorous bidding process. The funding has been allocated specifically for investment along Porchester Road in Mapperley – a key part of the strategic cycle network which connects sustainable transport investment currently taking place on Carlton Road and complements last […]
Consultation launched to decarbonise future of UK transport
An ambitious new project to decarbonise the UK’s transport infrastructure is beginning a consultation to help the nation achieve its net-zero commitments. The Twinning for Decarbonising Project, or TransiT, has received the backing of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to begin scoping the potential of digital capabilities and strategies to manage the reduction of carbon […]
Coventry City Council backs ‘Better Transport Week’
Coventry City Council has backed Campaign for Better Transport’s ‘Better Transport Week’, bringing together leaders from the sector to call for improvements to the UK’s public transport system. Last week, at a light rail summit hosted by Campaign for Better Transport at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley, Coventry Very Light Rail […]
CIHT urges UK Government to focus on data in AI regulation whitepaper
In response to a recent whitepaper consultation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has advised the UK Government that there needs to be a greater consideration of the role data, local authorities and national bodies have in supporting AI technologies. The CHIT has said there needs to be a […]
New CIHT President highlights the need to change how and why we travel
The industry needs to continue to embrace more sustainable transport in the future if it wants to have a positive impact on the nation’s health, according to Karen McShane, the new President of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) . It announced her appointment this week as President for 2023/24 At her Presidential […]
Transport needs changing but it has to be evidence based says NIC Chief Executive
Urban transport will remain essential in the future even though transport needs are changing but any decisions the industry makes must be done based on evidence, according to James Heath, Chief Executive of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). Mr Heath gave a speech to the Move 2023 conference in London today this week that explored the questions […]
Glasgow City Council starts search for contractors through construction framework tender process
A new range of contracts for construction, civil engineering and road infrastructure projects in the city worth up to a total of £242million in Glasgow are now available to bid for. The council will be seeking contractors that can deliver all elements for the construction, repair and maintenance of these projects, including: • Road Surfacing […]
Skills gap risks projects intended to benefit society, say half of project professionals across the built environment – new APM survey
Almost half (47%) of project professionals working across the built environment believe skills shortages could impact the delivery of projects intended to deliver a social benefit, new research by the Association for Project Management (APM) has found. APM has launched its ‘Future Lives and Landscapes’ campaign to help identify and overcome challenges facing projects intended to […]
Active Streets Heavitree and Whipton Trial scheme in Devon given green light to proceed
Councillors in Devon have given a trial traffic scheme, which will remove through traffic from Heavitree and Whipton’s key residential areas, the greenlight. Members of the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee voted in support of the Active Streets Heavitree and Whipton Trial Scheme when they met on June 20. Once the trial begins, the first […]
Better bus services for Kent following £16 million funding boost
Residents across Kent will benefit from more reliable, punctual and cheaper bus services thanks to more than £16 million of new government funding to improve local transport connections and grow the economy. The Department for Transport has today (21 June 2023) confirmed that Kent County Council will receive £16.1 million for its bus service improvement plan […]