Department of Infrastructure in Ireland updates councils on funding
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council members have been updated by the Department for Infrastructure on road maintenance, improvement works and active travel schemes in 2021/22 and those planned for 2022/23, as funding uncertainty continues. Speaking as he addressed Council members this evening, Divisional Roads Manager, Mr Mark McPeak said that: “In the absence […]
National Highways uses model construction site to help staff training
National Highways has brought the challenges posed by construction sites to life in a bespoke ‘classroom’ to help staff safely experience heavy plant operation away from a working site. Working in partnership with supply chain partners BAM Nuttall and Flannery Plant Hire, National Highways has delivered a new Health and Safety initiative designed to offer […]
RAC warns of significant rise in electric charging costs
The cost to charge an electric car on a pay-as-you-go basis at a publicly accessible ‘rapid’ charger has increased by 42% – or 18.75p per kilowatt hour – since May to reach an average of 63.29p per kilowatt hour, new data from RAC Charge Watch indicates. The increase – caused by the soaring costs of wholesale gas […]
Mayor of Liverpool gives public first real-life look at city region’s new hydrogen buses
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram is inviting people to come and see how Liverpool City Region’s new hydrogen buses will look, as part of plans to make public transport more sustainable. From Sunday 25 September to Wednesday 28 September a demonstrator vehicle will be on display at The Royal Albert Dock, giving the public […]
Mayor of London introduces free travel for lowest paid transport workers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that he has asked Transport for London (TfL) to extend free travel on the capital’s public transport for the lowest paid contract workers. In order to do everything he can to support the lowest paid Londoners as the cost of living spirals, Sadiq has asked TfL to […]
New draft Cycling Framework for Scotland
The Scottish Government has launched a 12 week consultation on the new draft Cycling Framework for Scotland. The published document sets out the draft strategic priorities for everyday cycling to 2030 – supporting the Active Travel vision where communities are shaped around people and that walking, wheeling and cycling are the most popular choice for […]
Plans to transform the A12 move closer
Transformative plans to improve the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester have moved a step closer after the Planning Inspectorate formally accepted National Highways’ proposal to upgrade the 15-mile section. Following that decision on the 12 September a period of Relevant Representation commenced prior to the Planning Inspectorate starting the full 6-month examination period. When this […]
Pioneering cameras that catch drivers on their phone to be trialled in Devon and Cornwall
A ground-breaking camera system which uses AI to catch drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel is being trialled in Devon and Cornwall. The technology, which can also detect whether drivers are wearing a seatbelt, is being rolled out on select routes across the two counties over the next two months. The trial is being […]
Cheshire East gives green light to new strategies to boost road safety
Cheshire East Council has given the green light to a number of new road speed and safety strategies to provide a safer road environment for everyone. Cheshire East Council’s highways and transport committee yesterday (22 September) approved three key documents – a speed management strategy, a vehicle restraint system strategy, and a skid resistance strategy. […]
3000 up for Brighton’s ‘Move for Change’ challenge
More than 3000 people have now joined an initiative which rewards active and sustainable travel in Brighton & Hove. The ‘Move for Change’ challenge, powered by the BetterPoints app, was launched in February last year and offers rewards and discounts at local businesses for anyone travelling on foot, by bike or by public transport. Since its launch, […]