WHO air quality safety targets achievable across most of the UK by 2030, says Imperial College London
The WHO’s interim target for air quality could be achieved across most of the UK by 2030, if current and proposed policies are fully implemented. A new report has found that implementing existing UK government plans by 2030, combined with the Climate Change Committee’s vehicle forecasts and focused London policies, would have significant positive impacts on public health and help […]
Sustrans appoint James Cleeton as London Director
Sustrans has announced that James Cleeton is its new London Director, following an extensive recruitment and selection process. Mr Cleeton most recently held the post of Sustrans Interim London Director and was formerly our England South Director. He’s been a Sustrans colleague since 2012 and brings 20 years’ worth of experience in the environmental sector. As Director […]
Transport Scotland launches new app to help young people access free bus travel
Its Transport Scot Pass Collect application enables them to transfer passes for free bus travel onto their National Entitlement Card (NEC) or a non-Young Scot branded NEC without having to apply for a replacement card. Transport Scotland said that approximately 140,000 existing card holders are anticipated to benefit from the application, and it will make it faster […]
Work begins to upgrade safety barriers on motorway
National Highways is starting work on a series of enhancements on more than 60 miles of dynamic hard shoulder motorway across the country by upgrading the central reservation safety barriers. The steel central reservation is being replaced with a more modern, concrete barrier, which is even stronger than the metal ones and helps to significantly […]
Queensferry Crossing now successfully protected from the wind
The Queensferry Crossing has remained open in high winds on more than 100 occasions when the Forth Road Bridge is likely to have closed to some or all traffic. The landmark was reached during storms in early February, which brought winds gusting up to 68mph to the Forth Bridges. The Queensferry Crossing is fitted with […]
Swindon Borough Council awards new public transport interchange to Colas
Swindon Borough Council has announced that the contract to create the new public transport interchange in Swindon town centre has been awarded to Colas Projects Ltd. The Fleming Way Bus Boulevard scheme, which has been developed by Swindon Borough Council, will see Fleming Way completely transformed to accommodate all bus services in the town and […]
Public transport fare rise will ‘do nothing’ to help the economy, says Campaign for Better Transport
Public transport fare rises on buses and rail will ‘do nothing’ to help the cost of living crisis, according to Paul Tuohy, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “Today’s fare rise will do nothing to ease the cost-of-living crisis, it will do nothing help to the economy, and it will do nothing to […]
Over £150 million provided to safeguard local transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic
Bus and light rail operators across England will benefit from over £150 million of government support, ensuring services continue to run and millions of passengers can continue to get around as the country emerges from the pandemic. The funding package announced yesterday builds on almost two years’ worth of unprecedented government support to keep bus and […]
Ringway Jacobs starts installation of temporary bridge in Hulcote Mill in Central Bedfordshire
Ringway Jacobs Central Bedfordshire Council Highways team has started a project in Central Bedfordshire where they have been tasked with replacing Hulcote Mill Bridge situated on a cul-de-sac. Efforts were made to find an overland diversion route to allow the road to be closed whilst works were carried out, but, within reason, none were possible. […]
Birmingham makes more progress with School Streets
Five more schools in Birmingham will benefit from School Streets next month. The aim is to make it easier and safer for children to commute to school sustainably by protecting children from road accidents and pollution. Prior to making a Car-Free School Street permanent, The Active Wellbeing Society holds a day’s active travel closure on each […]
