A different approach to highway maintenance is still needed if we are to make the most of funding available, says RSTA
Implementing a proactive asset management plan with treatment interventions at the right time saves around two thirds of the cost and importantly around 75% of carbon generation, according to Paul Boss, Chief Executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA). He was responding to the Budget this week that appeared to keep funding for infrastructure […]
Government will oversee £200 million in active travel grants this year, says Jesse Norman
Jesse Norman, Minister for State for Transport has confirmed the Department for Transport will be overseeing the development of £200 million worth of active travel schemes in this financial year. He was replying to a question in Parliament by Alex Sobel, shadow Minister (Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs), who asked Mr Norman: “if it remains […]
RSMA publishes TOP MARKS 2022
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has today published its annual magazine Top Marks. In a departure from previous publications and as part the RSMA’s continuing drive to reduce its carbon footprint, this year’s edition is only available in digital format. A free copy can be accessed here. Top Marks is a must read for […]
Highways Sector Council commits to Net Zero Highways
As the world meets at COP 27 to discuss global climate change the Highways Sector Council (HSC) is today releasing its Net Zero Highways plan, highlighting the progress made by the sector and the ongoing work by various bodies to reduce carbon emissions. HSC commits to working collaboratively to enable the achievement of: The Climate Change Committee’s balanced […]
Work starts on £6.4m Tadcaster Road scheme
One of the busiest roads in York is benefitting from £6.4 million of improvements, with preliminary works already starting on the ground from this month. Improvements to Tadcaster Road will ensure that the route can continue to cope with current and future travel demands. It will also create a safer and more attractive environment, which […]
Government grants development consent for A57 Link Roads
The Department for Transport has announced that the A57 Link Roads (previously known as Trans Pennine Upgrade Programme) application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. The A57 Link Roads project will include the creation of two new link roads: (1) Mottram Moor Link Road – a new dual carriageway […]
New consultation starts on A27 Arundel bypass
National Highways has confirmed details of the supplementary consultation into proposals for the A27 Arundel bypass and is encouraging everyone interested to have their say on updated information. The four-week consultation (16 November to 16 December 2022) will give people the opportunity to have their say on the latest changes to the project that have […]
Safe Roads for All: What WJ is Doing to Increase Road Safety
By the WJ team Every year, in November, Brake, the road safety charity, runs its biggest annual campaign for Road Safety Week. The theme for 2022 is “Safe Roads for All.” Throughout the week, organisations, schools, and communities are encouraged to: THINK about how we can all use roads safely to protect ourselves and others. UNDERSTAND […]
20 mph speed limits have seemingly little impact on crashes, casualties or driver speed, according to university report
Restricting speed limits to 20 mph in town and city centres doesn’t seem to reduce road traffic collisions, casualties, or driver speed, finds a 3-year study of its roll-out in one major capital city. The research was led by Professor Ruth Hunter from the Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University Belfast and has been published in the Journal […]
£27 million investment to improve county’s travel and transport in 2023/24
Plans to invest £27 million in 2023/24 to repair roads and pavements, reduce flooding and improve local bus and cycle networks will be considered by Derbyshire County Councillors at this week’s Cabinet meeting (17 November 2022). Funded by the Department for Transport, the investment marks the final part of the county’s major 3-year, £120 million […]