National Highways commits to a greener future across its road network as it launches Nature Week
Timed to mark UN Biodiversity Day this week, the government’s strategic roads operator is highlighting nature focused work by the company and partners around the country. It comes as National Highways unveils ambitious plans to deliver a more sustainable road network that not only connects the country but also protects and enhances the environment over […]
Next steps outlined for major road scheme in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire as legal process ends
National Highways has outlined the next steps for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements after legal proceedings against the scheme came to an end. On Thursday 18 May, the Court of Appeal, which is the highest court within the senior courts of England and Wales, refused Transport Action Network’s (TAN) application to appeal […]
SWARCO launches own GoGreen initiative at ITS European Congress in Lisbon
What do cities like Rotterdam, Dublin, Malmö, Dortmund, Lisbon, Paris, Milan, and Krakow have in common? Like one hundred other European cities, they all are committed to the European Green Deal in becoming climate neutral by 2050 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 by the year 2030. SWARCO, the Austrian-based, international […]
ARTSM working with Elexon and Unmetered Supply User Group (UMSUG) to find way forward on energy charging issue
ARTSM’s VMS Working Group is working with Elexon, the organisation that allows companies to trade, supply and operate within the electricity market, and the Unmetered Supply User Group, to provide accurate Charge Codes for the energy consumed by roadside equipment. This is becoming more and more important as energy prices continue to rise and as […]
Worcestershire active travel taskforce off to good start
Improvements to the cycling, walking and wheeling in Worcestershire was on the agenda last week at the first meeting of the newly created Active Travel stakeholder group. More than 30 participants from various backgrounds, representing groups and organisations from across the county. The group has been set up to help inform walking, cycling and wheeling […]
Norfolk County Council to install road sensors to help with gritting routes
New temperature-monitoring sensors are to be installed on more of Norfolk’s roads – to help save money by stopping some unnecessary gritting runs. Norfolk County Council is to use the sensors, after studies showed thousands of pounds had been saved by not sending grit teams out to treat roads that were not cold enough to need treatment. A […]
West Midlands growing cycle network secures a £12.6 million boost
The West Midlands will benefit from more safe cycling and walking routes following the award of £12.6 million from Active Travel England. In this case, the funding will enable Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and council partners to deliver ten new cycling and walking projects in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton. To launch Active Travel Fund […]
Re-flow Field Management recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK by The Sunday Times
Re-flow Field Management has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK for 2023 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious nationwide workplace survey highlights and celebrates outstanding employers in Britain while recognising workplaces that excel in fostering inclusivity and wellbeing for diverse groups such as women, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, […]
Aberdeenshire Council’s sustainability in transportation projects shortlisted in coveted Scottish Transport Awards
Aberdeenshire Council’s work to promote sustainability in transportation has been recognised by being shortlisted in two categories at the ‘Transport Times’ Scottish Transport Awards. The Targeted Travel Behaviour Change Project has made the shortlist for ‘Contribution to Sustainable Transport’, while the Aberdeenshire Bothy project is shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling’ […]
£2.3m funding boost from SPT to encourage sustainable travel
A bid to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has secured funding of £2.3m for Glasgow projects that encourage people to make more sustainable travel choices. The funding will be used to deliver bus infrastructure improvements and network enhancements as well as boosting the recording of active travel levels across our network. Glasgow’s Transport Strategy has set […]