Glasgow Council makes a smart move with ‘game-changing’ device to halt traffic for a school bike bus
A bike bus route in the southside of Glasgow has been made safer thanks to an innovative, bike-mounted, remote-controlled device that holds traffic to let the children cross, in good time. In what is believed to be a first of its kind in the UK, new, smart technology from a wireless transmitter, developed for Glasgow […]
Travels patterns in 2021 very similar to 2020 according to new national survey
UK travel patterns failed to changed significantly last year despite a relaxation of lockdown restrictions between March and July 2021, according to the New National Travel Survey figures published by the Department for Transport. The latest statistics showed that people made 757 trips on average in 2021, or 15 trips a week. This was similar to […]
£2 bus fare cap across England
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced the government will provide up to £60 million from January to March next year, to help bus operators to cap single adult fares at £2 per journey. The move will help passengers with travel costs for work, education, shopping and medical treatments over the winter months while they […]
Revamped £8.3m Toneway junction in Somerset now operational
This week saw the reopening of Bridgwater Road in Taunton as the new Creech Castle/Toneway junction became operational. The multi-million-pound revamp of this crucial intersection is being delivered on time and on budget and will see improved traffic flow through the County Town’s main transport artery as well as vastly improved access for cyclists and […]
£5.6 million road safety boost for two Derbyshire roads
Two of Derbyshire’s roads that were ranked in the top 50 of the highest risk roads in England are to benefit from a £5.6 million of government grant from the Safer Roads Fund. Derbyshire councillors will review plans to undertake public consultation about the proposed safety improvements for the A5004 Long Hill Buxton to Whaley […]
Aggregate Industries launch new reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable
Aggregate Industries has announced the launch of a reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable and ideal for the construction, repair, and maintenance of new or existing highways. Foamix, according to the company, offers a ‘truly sustainable’ solution for base and binder course layers, and is suitable for use in highways, footways, and haunching works. Containing […]
Go-Ahead launch new Voltra electric buses in the North East
Go-Ahead’s largest electric bus operator has celebrated the addition of nine Voltra electric buses to expand its fully electric bus fleet in the North East region. The buses are the result of a £2 million investment with top-up funding from the Government’s Ultra-Low Emission Bus Fund. Go-North East’s zero-emission buses will help to improve air […]
Liverpool mayor announces new £2 bus fares to be available within weeks
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that bus passengers will soon be able to travel across the Liverpool City Region for no more than £2 per journey in a bid to help residents save money during the cost of living crisis. By 18th September adult single fares on all services will cost a maximum of […]
Safer roads in Dundee as progress made with road safety measures
The number of people killed and injured on Dundee’s roads continues to drop and progress is being made towards meeting new Scottish Government casualty reduction targets by 2030. New figures revealed by Dundee City Council show that casualty figures are reducing and progress on extending the number of roads subject to 20mph limits continues. To continue […]
Car Free Day – A better connected Brighton
Brighton & Hove Council is urging people across Brighton & Hove to get involved with our events and offers to mark Car Free Day on Thursday 22 September. A week-long series of activities will be taking place around the city designed to get us thinking about travelling more sustainably. The local theme this year is ‘A Better […]