Walking and cycling improvements completed in Hertfordshire to boost active travel opportunities
Hertfordshire County Council has completed the construction of a shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists in Wiggenhall Road, Watford, boosting facilities for those that walk and cycle. The work involved widening the pavement to provide a two-way shared use path and extending the crossing width on the bridge over the River Colne. Footway resurfacing […]
Roads team in North Ayrshire gets prepared ahead of wintry weather
The Council’s Roads Team has been out across North Ayrshire with its snowploughs before there has been any snow. An annual dry run has been carried out by North Ayrshire Council to ensure its fleet of snow clearing and gritting vehicles is ready to hit the road before the wintry weather arrives. The test run […]
Fleet of six JCB pothole fixing machines snapped up by Dawsongroup
JCB has struck a major new deal with Dawsongroup, a leading commercial asset supplier, for six of its revolutionary pothole fixing machines to help tackle Britain’s nine-year backlog of road repairs. Dawsongroup | emc is investing in the highly productive JCB Pothole Pro machines, which fix potholes permanently, first time, without the need for labour […]
Amey provides a helping hand to local Friends group
Local community group Friends of the Tame Valley have been delighted to welcome a team of volunteers from infrastructure services and engineering company, Amey, to the Tame Valley to help with some essential environmental work. One element of Amey’s Bolder Steps Together, sustainability and social value strategy sees volunteers help local community projects and the […]
Over three tonnes of carbon saved during Warwickshire County Council’s Cycle September 2022
Cyclists across Warwickshire have saved over 3,000kg of carbon this September when they got on their bikes and chose active travel for work and leisure. Warwickshire County Council recently joined the Love to Ride family of partner organisations, giving residents, businesses and community groups access to the best rewards and resources that encourage cycling for […]
Beryl Bikes by Breeze offers multi-city bike share scheme across Southampton and the Solent region
A new bike share scheme, launching in Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight this week, will give thousands of people the chance to enjoy two-wheeled travel Beryl Bikes by Breeze is part of the Solent Future Transport Zone, funded by the Department for Transport. It aims to help reduce congestion and CO2 emissions, improve […]
Construction officially begins for Bullockstone Road Improvement Scheme in Kent
Work has officially begun on the construction phase of the Bullockstone Road Improvement Scheme in Kent. The £8.9 million developer funded project will improve highway safety and enable several housing and employment sites proposed in Canterbury City Council’s local plan while reducing congestion through the centre of Herne village. The improvements, together with the proposed […]
Online reporting tool is a step towards safer city streets in Portsmouth, says council
Portsmouth City Council has developed an online form to help improve safety on city roads and pavements by encouraging ‘near miss’ reporting. This adds to an existing form for cycling near miss reporting. Both forms are intended to give people who have experienced unsafe behaviour from other road users while walking or cycling the chance […]
Consultation on new plans to enforce traffic regulations in Southampton to star
Southampton City Council is inviting residents to feedback on plans which could see automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras used to reduce moving traffic contraventions at different locations The cameras would help enforce measures to reduce congestion and increase safety on the roads, for example at School Street schemes (pedestrian and cycle zones at certain […]
£175,000 road improvement scheme for Kilham to begin
A road improvement scheme for North Back Lane, Kilham, is to begin this month. East Riding of Yorkshire council is investing £175,000 in the project, which is due to start on Monday 17 October and see the road being given an upgrade between the junctions of Burton Road and Thwing. The works are expected to […]