WJ adopts Re-flow field management software as part of future vision
The team at Re-flow are proud to announce the addition of WJ – the UK’s leading specialist road marking business as the latest addition to their growing community of hundreds of businesses across the country. Operating on a national scale, WJ are experts in installation and removal of permanent and temporary road markings, road studs, […]
Thatcham Research partners with Toyota on pioneering Hydrogen Hilux project
Thatcham Research is working closely with Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of Toyota’s iconic Hilux pick-up. To prepare the Hilux for the UK market, Thatcham Research insurance risk intelligence and engineering expertise will be required to assess the repair and safety implications […]
CIHT receives Engineering Council approval for a further five years
The Engineering Council recently conducted a review of CIHT’s professional registration procedures and confirmed that the Institution’s professional review licence will be extended for the full 5-year period to 2027. Richard Llewellyn, Chair of CIHT’s Education and Professional Development Strategy Board said ‘One of CIHT’s primary objectives is to support its members’ professional development and […]
New method of treating Kent’s roads to be trialled
A new method of road treatment is to be trialled by Kent County Council (KCC) after initial tests showed it may more than double the life span of the surface. KCC and its contractor, GW Highways, will be testing Gipave – a graphene-enhanced asphalt that involves melting graphene pellets and a small mix of recycled […]
EY appoints transport ambassador and development specialist Anna Delvecchio as Partner
EY has appointed Anna Delvecchio as a Partner in its expanding Government and Infrastructure consultancy practice in the UK. Anna joins the transport team and will work across EY projects with central government, local authorities and private sector clients, using her experience to advise on largescale transport development and transformation delivery projects. Anna has over […]
More than £70 million to turbocharge the future of clean transport
A world-first heavy tractor powered by farm waste is just one of the game-changing projects benefitting from £73 million in new funding for the development of clean transport technologies announced today (Friday 2 December). The joint government and industry investment will support projects right across the UK, from Burnaston to Bridgwater, in support of ambitions […]
Highland Council making progress on Roads Improvement Project
Highland Council has reported progress with its Road Improvement Project. which will see a draft of improvements implemented. At Monday’s meeting of the Highland Council’s Redesign Board (28 November 2022) members received an update on progress made with the Roads Improvement Project which is part of the council’s Business Change programme. The Project’s purpose is […]
Pershore Northern Link Road formally opened
The new Pershore Northern Link Road is now formally open, according to Worcestershire County Council. The road, which includes a new bridge over the North Cotswold railway line, opened in September 2022 and provides a link between the A44/B4083 and B4083 Wyre Road roundabouts north of Pershore. Councillors and officers from Worcestershire County Council were […]
Cheshire East Council invites comments on potential measures to encourage more cycling and walking in Crewe
Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on a range of potential measures that could be introduced to make some urban areas of Crewe safer and encourage more cycling and walking. The council is one of 19 local authorities that has received funding from the Department for Transport’s ‘Mini-Holland’ programme to carry out a feasibility study […]
Havering Council expresses disappointment over ULEZ expansion
The Leader of Havering Council has expressed his disappointment over the expansion of the ULEZ across London, given the cost of living crisis. Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said: “We are very disappointed to hear the London Mayor’s decision to go ahead with the expansion of ULEZ into Havering. This will penalise the […]