National Highways helping more pupils walk to school
A new partnership is helping pupils in the North East and Yorkshire take to their feet this National Walking Month. National Highways and Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is working with 15 schools to help encourage and enable pupils to travel to school more sustainably. The schools are based across Yorkshire and […]
Greener, more active bolder vision for Belfast begins to take shape
Two Bolder Vision Belfast City Council initiatives are poised to transform critical parts of the city to make them safer, greener and more accessible, thanks to funding from the Department for Infrastructure Blue Green Infrastructure fund. The first, an Active Travel initiative, is exploring market interest in providing secure cycle parking sites throughout the city […]
Newham announces £51m for active and sustainable travel
Newham Council has announced £51m for an active and sustainable travel programme (2023-2031), with £5m allocated for 2023/24. The projects that will be funded will enable and encourage more active and sustainable trips to be made in the borough, which will, in turn, deliver on our air quality, public health and neighbourhood objectives to build […]
Local authorities say they haven’t got enough funding or powers to fulfil government’s strategy on air pollution
Local authorities in England have not been given the funding or powers to fulfil the government’s strategy on air pollution, and air quality in English towns and cities is likely to suffer as a result, local governments and charities have said. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its latest plan late on 28 April. […]
Opinion: Mind the Data Gap: Bridging DfT’s Transport Data Strategy with tomorrow’s tech
By: University of Birmingham staff We must harness the potential of AI to revolutionise the transport industry – improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing user experiences. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, transportation plays a crucial role in connecting people, goods, and services. Recognising the need for improved data management, the Department for Transport (DfT) recently […]
Buckinghamshire County Council employs emergency powers to speed up road repairs in the county
Buckinghamshire Council is using emergency powers to fast-track essential road repairs as it continues to tackle head on the current state of the roads in the area. The council said that given the adverse impact of the winter weather on the condition of the roads, which is an issue experienced across the country, it will […]
Launch of new Roads Policing Team in Northamptonshire is driving down crime
Increased arrests, a crackdown on traffic offences and a greater police presence are just some of the benefits resulting from the newly formed Roads Policing Team (RPT) who are driving down crime and improving road safety across Northamptonshire. In its first two months of activity, the RPT have completed 967 vehicle interactions with drivers and […]
Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) Permanent Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has today (3 May 2023) announced that Jo Shanmugalingam, currently a Director General at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT. The Second Permanent Secretary, appointed following an open competition, […]
Second phase of £16 million improvement work set to start on A595
A major upgrade of the A595 at Moresby, Cumbria is set to take another step forward. Embankment repairs and drainage improvements feature in National Highways’ £16 million scheme, which will help to keep drivers on the move and reduce the need for future repairs. A new drainage system to reduce the risk of flooding on […]
Transport Scotland looks to inspire future engineers
Bookings are now being taken for visits and online sessions as part of Transport Scotland’s expanded education programme for schools, based at the Forth Bridges Education Centre in South Queensferry. The popular STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programme provides hands-on engineering-based learning opportunities for pupils from Primary 3 and above across Scotland. Originally set […]