Government faces legal challenge on cut to cycling investment
The government is facing a legal challenge from a campaign group over its cut to investment in walking and cycling in England. Lawyers acting on behalf of Transport Action Network (TAN), have written to the Department for Transport (DfT) to formally seek a judicial review of the cuts announced in March by Mark Harper, the transport secretary, reports […]
Greater Manchester’s Active Travel Commissioner Dame Sarah Storey sets out Vision Zero commitment to prevent deaths and serious injuries
Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey has set out Greater Manchester’s intention to eliminating deaths and serious injuries on the city-region’s roads through ‘Vision Zero’. In 2021, 858 people were killed or seriously injured in collisions on Greater Manchester’s roads. Vision Zero is the next step in Greater Manchester’s mission to reduce the number of […]
ITS (UK) and Institute of Highway Engineers sign partnership agreement
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the leading industry association for transport technology, and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), the main body for the development of professional highway engineering, have today agreed a partnership to deliver even greater benefits to their memberships and the wider sector. Signed at Traffex, the Professional Development Partnership between the two […]
Kier and TerrAffix embark on new partnership to decarbonise roadside vegetation clearance
In a UK first, the RSK Group company TerrAffix, is embarking on a feasibility study with Kier to look at how vegetation removed from highways projects can be reused on site to make significant cuts to carbon. Biochar is created through the process of pyrolysis when organic materials are turned into solid carbon under high […]
Transport at heart of city centre transformation in Southampton
Southampton City Council is accelerating its ambitious plans to create a more vibrant and welcoming environment for everyone living, working, studying, and spending time in the city. The package of government funded schemes will create a family-focussed city centre that improves community, economic and cultural life through enhancing public spaces within the city. The city […]
Redevelopment of highways depot in Bath & North East Somerset significantly lowers emissions
Investment in a Bath & North East Somerset Council highways depot has resulted in a massive 89 per cent reduction in carbon emissions since its redevelopment two years ago, recent data shows. The Clutton depot serves as a base for the council’s highway operations and houses vehicles and equipment, along with employees from both the […]
Hampshire County Council starts search for contractors for civil engineering, highways and transport collaborative framework
Hampshire County Council has started the search for contractors for its Generation 5 Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Collaborative Framework. According to the tender announcement, up to 26 firms could be appointed to the four-lot deal, which can be used by a range of public bodies from Cornwall to Kent. Contractors appointed to the framework […]
Cyclists enjoy new Cornwall trail thanks to National Highways investment
As the country marks National Bike Week, National Highways has announced the completion of a newly opened cycling trail, close to three miles long between Perranporth and Goonhavern in Cornwall. National Highways is continuing its investment to improve the safety of walkers and cyclists in the South West. Cornwall Council’s Saints Trails initiative has been […]
Yunex Traffic to showcase latest solutions for a more sustainable mobility at Traffex and Parkex
With the widest end-to-end portfolio of intelligent traffic management solutions, Yunex Traffic will be exhibiting a range of its innovative and intelligent solutions at this year’s Traffex | Parkex exhibition in Birmingham. Enabling transport authorities to achieve their mobility goals, these new systems help make their road networks safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Wilke […]
Greater Manchester’s first Bee Network buses handed over ahead of September launch
Greater Manchester’s very first Bee Network buses were handed over last week, according to Transport for Greater Manchester. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was in Larbert, Scotland to take receipt of the first five buses to have been built by Alexander Dennis, one of the world’s leading global bus manufacturers. Assembled over several months, […]