Amey awarded the 2024 Fast Payers Award by Good Business Pays
Good Business Pays has recognised Amey as one of the winners of the 2024 Fast Payers Award. This prestigious accolade is awarded to companies that consistently demonstrate excellent payment practices, supporting the financial stability and growth of small businesses across the UK. The award is granted only to organisations that pay suppliers, within an average […]
Anti-liveable neighbourhood petition presented to Bristol council
A petition with over 4,000 names calling for a halt to a liveable neighbourhood trial has been handed to Bristol Council. The traffic calming project, which is currently being installed, is designed to reduce rat-running and promote active travel in parts of the St George, Redfield and Barton Hill areas of Bristol, reports the BBC. […]
Sheffield’s new ‘Dutch Style’ West Bar Roundabout launches
Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are now able to get their first experience of Sheffield’s brand-new roundabout. Located at West Bar, in front of the Emergency Services Museum, the roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, making it and easier for people to get around the city in an active way. The improvements are being […]
Re-flow: Officially Endorsed by RSMA to Deliver Safer Roads
In 2024, Re-flow’s mission has been to simplify field operations for business architects and managers across the infrastructure network, particularly in highways. By reducing complexity and eliminating manual processes, Re-flow’s intuitive platform has transformed the management of remote teams. Collaboration is key to innovation. To further refine its platform, Re-flow partnered with the Road Safety […]
Somerset Council teams continue clear-up after Storm Darragh batters county
Somerset Council’s highways crews have worked round the clock to clear roads after hundreds of trees and more than 20 power cables were downed during the county’s second storm event in two weeks. Teams from the Council’s contractor Kier were out in winds of nearly 90 mph during a rare Met Office Red Warning, combined […]
Digging in: Transport Committee launches inquiry into impacts of street works by utility companies
The Transport Committee will investigate ways to help limit the damage and disruption to England’s roads and pavements that work carried out by utility companies can have. In a new inquiry, the cross-party Committee will examine how better management, regulation and enforcement could benefit both road users – including cyclists and pedestrians – and the local […]
RSTA welcomes REA statement on 2024 rise in use of surface dressing but says there is more progress to be made
The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has welcomed news by the Road Emulsion Association (REA) that indicates an increasing trend in the amount of surface dressing carried out by local highway authorities in 2024, following a twelve year decline, and lowest reported use of surface dressing in 2023. But the association also said there was […]
Pupils use pedal power to help celebrate new active travel route in Bridgwater
A new cycling and walking route complete with eco-friendly lighting and forming part of an ever-growing network has been opened in Bridgwater. Children from Northgate Primary School were on hand to celebrate the completion of the new route, a shared use cycle route from Linham road to the docks, extending the cycle network and linking […]
First Solent’s electric buses power nearly four million journeys since launch
First Solent’s electric buses have powered nearly 4 million journeys, covering over 1.3million miles*, since rolling out across Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham. Since their launch in March this year, the 62 zero emission buses – which replaced nearly half (43%) of First Solent’s diesel fleet – have reduced emissions dramatically, saving the equivalent of approximately […]
Road maintenance schemes in Lancashire to be boosted by £4.2m investment
Lancashire County Council is set to boost road maintenance with an extra £4.2million investment into the county’s roads. According to Met Office data, last winter was the wettest since records began. Wet weather is a major cause of potholes, as water penetrates small weaknesses in the road surface causing cracks to open up, which is […]
