Major new cycling route through Taunton scaled back as a result of rising construction costs
Changes have been made to a major new cycling route because of rising construction costs. Somerset West and Taunton Council secured £13.9m from the government’s future high streets fund to deliver its regeneration projects at Coal Orchard and Firepool in Taunton, as well as delivering new pedestrian and cycle routes throughout the town. The council announced in June that construction would soon begin on […]
Four active travel projects approved in Cork
Cork Cycling Campaign has welcomed the approval of four cycling projects by Cork City Council at a recent meeting, and has called on the council to deliver the active travel projects “in an expedited manner”. At a council meeting this week, four active travel developments were approved through either the Part 8 Planning Process, or […]
Redcar and Cleveland Council stop additional budget for private, unadopted roads as budgets bite
Redcar and Cleveland Council has removed an additional budget being used to repair private, unadopted roads due to the impact of their condition on local residents. Councillor Cliff Foggo, the local authority’s cabinet member for highways and transport, confirmed the extra spending, funded through borrowing, had been stopped due to other service priorities. He had […]
Brighton & Hove councillors asked to approve next steps for improving safety and tackling congestion
A report going before Brighton & Hove councillors next week will ask them to approve measures to tackle moving traffic offences in the area. In May, the Government gave local authorities the opportunity to apply for powers which would allow them to enforce certain traffic offences in problem locations. The powers being sought would look […]
Cheshire East Council approves next steps for walking and cycling scheme
Cheshire East Council has given an update on a scheme to improve walking and cycling links in Crewe and outlined the next steps in its plans. The Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme will transform the southern part of Crewe town centre and is one of the projects being progressed following the council’s successful […]
Kent County Council decides not to continue with trial of e-scooters after accident
Councillors in Kent have turned down the chance to continue e-scooter trials, following a serious injury. E-scooters are expected to be banned on Kent roads by December 1st this year. This is after a 80-year old lady suffered a crack jaw when she was knocked to the floor by a e-scooter rider. The e-scooter trial, […]
£18m project launched to develop tap and go contactless access on West Midlands public transport
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is working with the UK’s principal bus operators to launch a major fare capping project to offer passengers best value and greater convenience when using their credit or debit card on public transport. Over the next two years, a system will be developed to allow passengers to use their contactless […]
Marlborough Highways raises £2,800 for Mind with Meet the Buyer Event and Charity Golf Day
Marlborough Highways would like to thank all those that attended its Meet the Buyer event at Wanstead Golf Club in East London earlier this month. Well received by suppliers, it provided companies in the highways industry with the opportunity to showcase their innovative and sustainable products to a captive audience. A round of golf in […]
New RSTA conference that will examine the importance of managing skid resistance on UK network, attracts over 120 delegates
A new conference that has been set up to drive the debate on the subject of managing skid resistance on the UK road network, due to take place in Reading on September 14th, has attracted over 120 delegates. Managing Skid Resistance UK – The Facts and the Friction-will give local authorities and other road operators […]
The trial for ‘PEAK Express’, a hydrogen-powered net zero transport option for tourists travelling to the Peak District in the UK, starts
This net zero transport option, powered by hydrogen and generated by Air Products, could reduce 3.6 million kilograms of carbon per annum in the atmosphere for those visiting the national park. In an attempt to refuel infrastructure for a net zero carbon transport network in the Peak District National Park, a pioneering trial is taking place, where […]