Paula Claytonsmith to become new Chief Executive of LCRIG
Paula Claytonsmith will take over as the new Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) from July. Paula, who is currently the organisation’s Director, Government and Strategy, will take over from Martin Duffy in July. Martin will assume the role of Chair of LCRIG. This means that LCRIG will retain Martin’s knowledge […]
Ten million Go-Ahead passengers benefit from £2 nationwide bus fare cap
Go-Ahead’s bus companies have carried ten million passengers at the nationwide promotional fare of £2 since the Government began funding a scheme capping the price of bus travel on New Year’s Day. As of today, Go-Ahead bus companies outside London have sold more than £20 million worth of tickets. The initiative, which is part of […]
Marlborough Highways celebrates completion of £1.2m improvements scheme at Ridley Road Market in the London Borough of Hackney
Working in partnership with Hackney Council, Marlborough Highways has announced that it has completed a major £1.2m public realm improvements scheme at Ridley Road Market in East London. On Friday 17 March 2023, works were officially unveiled at a ribbon cutting and walkabout event, which was hosted by Marlborough and the Council, and was led […]
£7.25 million to be spent on the Bracknell Forest highways network
Bracknell Forest council’s decision-making Executive has agreed plans to spend £7.25 million on improving and maintaining the borough’s roads, pavements and cycleways over the next year. The plans include ongoing maintenance, like filling in potholes and resurfacing roads, as well as a number of highways, pedestrian and cycling improvements so people can get around the borough safely and […]
£550,000 road improvement scheme for A22 Belfast / Comber Road
A £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A22 Belfast / Comber Road, Comber will commence on Monday 27 March 2023. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.1 kilometre stretch of the Belfast / Comber Road between the Coach Road junction and the Millmount Road junction. This work will greatly improve the strength […]
Speed limit to be reduced to 20mph in more areas across Cornwall
Cornwall is one of the first rural areas to cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in built up areas to make roads safer for everyone. Cabinet members approved the Cornwall wide roll out that will see the new 20mph limit introduced in phases in urban and residential areas, after hearing how successful pilot schemes to […]
Yunex Traffic partners with Notify to drive a positive safety culture
Yunex Traffic, a global leader in intelligent transport systems, has partnered with Newcastle based Notify Technology to integrate a smart health and safety management platform. Yunex Traffic is working to create smarter, safer and more sustainable cities, through next generation traffic management systems. From smart intersections and tunnels to road-user charging, Yunex Traffic provides innovative […]
Trailblazing devolution deal signed giving Greater Manchester more control over transport, skills and housing
The Levelling Up Secretary and Mayor Andy Burnham have signed a landmark deeper devolution deal for Greater Manchester putting more cash and power in the hands of local leaders The deal puts more cash and power in the hands of local leaders to invest in the priorities that local communities truly care about, such as […]
New Inverness Campus active travel route in sight
Works to deliver a new active travel connection from Cradlehall to Inverness Campus in the Highlands are well underway. The Scottish Government-funded Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge project is currently being built across HIE-owned land at Inverness Campus. Chair of the Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans is pleased to see work […]
Cuts to cycling and walking budget in England could cost £2bn in long term, says Labour
The government’s decision this month to slash the budget for cycling and walking in England by more than 50% could cost more than £2bn in the long term through its impact on public health and the wider economy, a Labour analysis has estimated. The £380m cut to the active travel budget in the current spending review, which […]