Emerging regulation for self-driving vehicles examined by Transport Committee
The Transport Committee is to continue its inquiry into self-driving vehicles (SDVs) next week by examining the planned regulatory framework that is being developed around their everyday use. The cross-party Committee will question experts on issues around how SDVs interact with pedestrians and other road users, their safety and security, and public perception of them. […]
Serving passenger needs is key to better public transport, says Parliament’s Build Environment Committee
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Public transport in towns and cities’, which concludes that cuts to bus services, wasteful bidding processes, and inadequate transport planning processes are hindering the delivery of high-quality public transport services in towns and cities outside London. Key points Nearly two thirds of all journeys on public transport […]
Air quality improvements seen on two major west end roads in Glasgow
A sustained reduction in air pollution on two West End roads have led to proposals for the revocation of their status as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), according to Glasgow City Council. Following the declaration of an AQMA in 2007 for Byres Road and Dumbarton Road, the council has implemented an Action Plan to […]
Re-flow Field Management at Highways UK 2022
For the Re-flow team, it’s always a treat coming to Highways UK, this year being no exception. Like all events, it’s an ideal opportunity to meet industry professionals, touch base with their clients face-to-face, as well as seeing the best and brightest innovators from the sector in person. The penultimate event of the year, this was Re-flow’s […]
Shropshire’s gritting teams all set for winter
Shropshire’s highways teams have been busy preparing for the onset of winter and are ready to treat the county’s roads when the ice and snow arrive. Shropshire Council and its highways contractor Kier, has 25 gritters plus five reserve vehicles – along with nine footway ploughs, and nine snow blowers – ready to treat 25 […]
Cumbria recognised for their walking and cycling plans
Cumbria County Council is delighted to announce that they have been awarded a Sustainability Project of the Year Award for innovative cycling and walking plans for Cumbria. At an awards ceremony last week, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) North East and Cumbria, recognised the county councils ambitious walking and cycling plans through […]
Active travel could account for 75% of urban trips, says study pitched to COP27 delegates
A number of cycling and transport organisations have co-signed a Partnership for Active Travel and Health campaign urging a serious rethink on the forms of transport prioritised in policy and funding globally. The newly-launched Partnership for Active Travel and Health is a global coalition made up of Walk21, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) and the […]
Campaign for Better Transport finds £20bn in suggested savings ahead of government’s financial statement
A ‘greener’ approach to transport priorities could save the Government almost £20 billion, according to new research by the Campaign for Better Transport. The research suggest that cutbacks could be made by: Cancelling just five road-building schemes could save a hefty £16 billion Taxing fuel for domestic flights (not including lifeline flights such as those […]
New road safety campaign in Manchester focuses on cyclists
Drivers are being urged to play their part in keeping people who cycle safe from harm while riding on Greater Manchester’s roads as part of a campaign by Safer Roads Greater Manchester. See the Rider Not the Bike uses images of people going about their everyday journeys and reminds motorists of the requirements for them […]
Highways industry facing critical infrastructure knowledge gap, new research finds
More education and collaboration is required across the highways industry, after a new survey by ACO Water Management highlighted critical knowledge gaps regarding the implementation and maintenance of drainage systems. Outlined in a report – Highway Drainage: The Route to Surface Water Management – 100 infrastructure and highways engineers were surveyed to delve into the key priorities […]