Road casualties in Scotland rise by 9%
The number of fatalities in crashes involving cars nearly doubled from 55 in 2021 to 101 on Scottish roads, according to the latest Transport Scotland figures. Statisticians have released provisional figures for road casualties showing increases in all severities in 2022. The figures show the total number of casualties rose by 9% between 2021 and 2022 (from […]
Signify supports Dublin Port Tunnel with energy-efficient lighting
Signify one of the world leaders in lighting, has equipped Dublin Port Tunnel in Ireland, an iconic infrastructure spanning 9km, with energy-efficient LED lighting for all its 1800 light points in the tunnel. The upgraded lighting has achieved up to 60% reduction in electricity use (based on 2022 rates), or the equivalent of the electricity […]
Electric cars should be charged pay-as-you-drive tax to help pay for damaged roads
Electric cars should be charged a pay-as-you-drive tax as they damage roads more due to their extra weight, a think tank has suggested.. The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), which has close ties to the Government, said the current system of vehicle duty “treats motorists as a cash cow” and should be scrapped. It warned […]
Link road to connect airport via new pedestrian cycle and bus route to be considered in Norfolk
The Transport for Norwich Advisory Committee will consider proposals for a new, direct and convenient connection between Norwich Airport and the nearby industrial estate. The scheme would deliver a new link by upgrading and widening Liberator Road to enable two-way pedestrian, cycle and bus travel. Councillor Graham Plant, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Transport […]
New data shows that despite progress, more action is needed to prevent death and serious injury on London’s roads
The number of people killed on London’s roads in 2022 is one of the lowest years on record, noting that 2020 and 2021 were heavily affected by pandemic restrictions and changes to travel patterns . Transport for London (TfL) has published its report on road traffic casualties in the capital during 2022 People walking, cycling and […]
Road deaths increase by 9% in the last 12 months
The latest Department for Transport figures for road casualties have showed that 1,695 people were killed in crashes in 2022, up from 1,558 a year earlier. It showed that road deaths in Britain rose 9% last year, leading to calls for the Government to give the issue “the attention and resources it deserves”. Three out of four fatalities were […]
Bridge restoration project in Staffordshire wins top industry awards
A project to restore a Staffordshire Grade II* listed road bridge has won a clutch of top industry awards. The project to restore the historic Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas took eight months. The bridge is the largest surviving pre: 1830s cast iron bridge in England and the second largest in the world. Now, Staffordshire County […]
Liverpool City Region on track for active travel revolution after securing further £16m
The Liverpool City Region said it was on track for a ‘active travel revolution’ in the area after confirming it has received a further £16 million for projects. It will create a network of safe, easy-to-use walking and cycling routes across the region. The funding takes the Mayor’s total investment in active travel to nearly […]
VolkerHighways and John Wainwright & Co collaborate to get the job done in Bath and North East Somerset
Maintaining the roads to the highest standard is a major part of VolkerHighways’ collaborative contract with Bath and North East Somerset Council. To achieve this, VolkerHighways is supported by surfacing contractor, John Wainwright & Co, and, working closely together, the businesses are proud to have collectively completed over 60 schemes so far during the 2022/23 […]
Highways Heroes and Driving for Better Business launch White Knight Award
Highways Heroes has announced a new award for this year’s ceremony, the White Knight Award Delivered in partnership with Driving for Better Business the award will be given to a non supply chain partner whose actions had an undoubted impact. So what is meant by a White Knight and who should enter? In simple terms, […]