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 […]
Multiple roads in Bath get 20mph speed limit
Bath & North East Somerset Council will introduce 20mph speed limits along a number of roads in Bath as part of an ongoing effort by Bath & North East Somerset council to improve air quality, reduce the risk of accidents and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling by making its roads safer for pedestrians. The […]
Atkins wins Surrey County Council highways contract
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been appointed by Surrey County Council to develop and lead maintenance and improvement works across its 3,000-mile road network, as part of a major investment programme. Under the terms of the £40m+, five-year Highways and Infrastructure Professional Service contract – which includes option of a further four […]
Government funding needed to keep local roads in good condition says Hampshire County Council
More government funding is needed to maintain local roads amid a “challenging” situation due to inflation, Hampshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways has said. Cllr Nick Adam-King, HCC’s Conservative cabinet member for highways operations, said funding was still “far short” of what is needed. This was despite the council planning ahead as central funding […]
Confused UK drivers believe they can buy a fully autonomous car right now
Thatcham Research has launched findings from its Trust in Automation consumer study which has revealed that just over half of UK drivers think that they can buy a fully autonomous car today. This is despite the fact that only Assisted Driving systems, which require driver support, are currently available in the UK. “Realising the government’s stated […]