Drivers in Staffordshire reminded to be respectful towards highways workers
Drivers in Staffordshire are being reminded to be respectful to highways workers carrying out maintenance on the roads. The reminder from Staffordshire County Council and Amey follows an increase in the number of incidents where drivers actions have put crews safety at risk. Over 500 incidents have been recorded over the last 12 months. These included […]
A sustainable choice-Traffic Group Signals launches new EVO ACM
Driving forward with its ambitious sustainability strategy to support the country’s move towards net zero, Traffic Group Signals has launched its eco-conscious Evo ACM series. Pioneered as a significant PX upgrade to the established Evo Multi product line, the returned metalwork and electronics are recycled and remanufactured to create a new, modern and environmentally responsible […]
Hampshire County Council selects contractor for M27 Junction 10 upgrade
Hampshire County Council has appointed Volker Fitzpatrick as their design and build contractor for delivering the planned M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme. This marks a key milestone for this significant and complex project which will enable the development of Welborne Garden Village to the north of Fareham. Volker Fitzpatrick and their lead designer, Ramboll, bring […]
New TfGM road safety campaign calls on drivers to ‘See the Rider Not the Bike’
Safer Roads Greater Manchester has launched a new campaign calling on drivers to play their part in ensuring people using a cycle are kept safe from harm. The ‘See The Rider Not The Bike’ campaign uses images of people going about everyday journeys and reminds motorists of the requirement for them to leave at least […]
Oxfordshire County Council extends Oxford’s trial of e-scooters
E-scooters in Oxford are now available for hire 24 hours a day in a move that will help users, including busy shift workers, to keep moving easily throughout the day and night. Since launching, journeys made using the trial e-scooters are estimated to have replaced around 150,000 equivalent car journeys. Councillor Andrew Gant, Cabinet Member […]
Solihull’s new active travel route shortlisted for national award
A new segregated route into Solihull town centre which protects pedestrians, joggers and cyclists has been shortlisted for a national award. The 3km Active Travel route along the A34 to Solihull town centre, incorporating Blossomfield Road, uses Department for Transport funding which was made available in response to the reduction in car use during the […]
Shropshire cabinet to consider closure of Bridgnorth and Hodnet highways depots
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week [19 October 2022] be asked to approve the permanent closure of the council’s highways depots in Bridgnorth and Hodnet. Operational activity was temporarily stopped at the two depots in May 2021, to review health and safety and environmental concerns, with some areas requiring urgent and substantial repair to bring them back into use. In particular the […]
Flagship Coventry transport project takes a major step forward to net zero
The Coventry Very Light Rail Project (CVLR) has taken a major step forward, as Coventry City CouncilLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and WMG, at the University of Warwick, launch a real-world demo site for its light rail track system. The site, based at WMG, University of Warwick, gives stakeholders a snapshot […]
Stoke-on-Trent residents invited to have their say on new transport strategy
Residents are being invited to have their say on a new strategy which aims to revolutionise transport in Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is drawing up a major new transport strategy to deliver a ‘better-connected’ city by cutting down journey times, reducing congestion and increasing social mobility. The flagship part of the ambitious plan includes a […]
Planning application for York Outer Ring Road scheme submitted
A planning application to improve the city’s outer ring road has been submitted by City of York Council The plans include significant improvements, with the aim to reduce congestion, move car journeys out of the city centre and improve active travel facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposals feature upgrades along the York Outer Ring […]