Leeds named the best city in the UK to charge electric vehicles, according to new research
Leeds has been named the best city in the UK to charge electric vehicles, new research by Select Car Leasing has revealed. As part of their new study, the team at Select Car Leasing has uncovered the UK cities that facilitate the most electric charging stations in their car parks. Leeds takes the lead as the best […]
Iomob to launch world’s first seamless mobility technology
Iomob (short for Internet of Mobility), a UK and Spain-based technology start-up, is expected to launch the world’s first seamless mobility technology later this year, after more than three years of research and several pilots According to the company, the new platform will be integrated into existing transport and mobility websites and apps all over the world, allowing providers for the first time, to include third-party mobility connections— with a focus on sustainable options— enabling passengers to book and pay for a complete door-to-door journey involving multiple modes of transport on just one website or app. “All over […]
Welsh local authorities start search for contractors for new Southwest Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework
A group of Welsh local authorities are searching for contractors for their new South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework. Carmarthenshire County Council has joined forces with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council to appoint contractors for the delivery of civil engineering-related construction projects across […]
Opinion: What does collaboration look like, and does it make a difference to highways service delivery?
By the Multevo team New ways of working are required to face the ever-increasing demand of managing and maintaining highways assets efficiently and safely; but how is this achieved with limited resource and changing budgets? More local authorities and principal contractors are introducing an ‘alliance’ approach to highway maintenance, which can involve supply chain integration, […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund launches MSc Bursary Scheme for 2023/24 students
The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Trustees have announced that it will once again be running its Transport Masters Bursary programme for the academic year 2023-24. The Trustees are hoping to encourage more applications to study for a transport related MSc – both from people who are new to the transport sector and people who are […]
Concerted effort under way to create clean transport system in North Yorkshire
Work is under way in North Yorkshire to transform travel across the county and reach an ambitious target to slash harmful carbon dioxide emissions to help tackle climate change within the next eight years. Action plans are being developed to enhance the network of public electric vehicle charging points, support public transport in making the […]
TfL to restart work on active travel schemes
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it will restart work on paused schemes to make the capital’s roads safer and more attractive for those walking and cycling, following vital investment being secured as part of the latest funding agreement with Government. TfL was forced to pause some of its investment in walking and […]
Revamp paves the way for even more people to use popular path in East
A scenic route for walkers, cyclists, runners and wheelers has been put through its paces following extensive resurfacing works in East Dunbartonshire. Some 4,500m of the Strathkelvin Railway Path – between Kilsyth Road in Kirkintilloch and Campsie Road in Lennoxtown – has been transformed to provide a smooth surface for local residents and visitors. The […]
Kier announced as one of four contractors awarded major National Highways A66 Northern Trans-Pennine contract
Kier, alongside Balfour Beatty, Costain and Keltbray, has been awarded a £1.3bn contract by National Highways to design and deliver an upgrade to several sections on the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner. The four contractors will collaboratively deliver the project, which has been procured through National Highways’ Regional Delivery Partnership framework. It will see […]
Nine-year-old is the first Kendal resident to cross Gooseholme Bridge
Cumbria County Council has welcomed nine-year-old Brodie Lee as the first resident of Kendal, to walk over the new bridge. During Covid, Brodie, then seven, wrote to the Chief Executive at the time (Katherine Fairclough), asking if Cumbria County Council could build a new bridge. Throughout the bridge building process, Brodie (and his parents) have […]