Stagecoach becomes the first UK bus operator to complete a national roll-out of new bridge alert technology
Stagecoach, the UK’s biggest bus operator, has announced the successful completion of one of its key safety enhancement projects. In partnership with Greenroad, the bus operator is the first in the UK to roll out new low bridge detection functionality across its nationwide fleet of double decker buses, equating to more than 4000 of vehicles. […]
Bridgend Council leads the way using modern temporary traffic lights
Bridgend County Borough Council is using a modern approach to temporary traffic light system’s to help regeneration works in Bridgend town centre. A first of its kind in Wales, the modern system is being used during the upgrade of the traffic lights located at the junction of Park Street and Angel Street, along the A473. […]
Police and Crime Commissioner caught speeding five times in three months
A police and crime commissioner who had pledged to crack down on speeding has been given a six-month driving ban after being caught breaking the limit five times in 12 weeks. Nottinghamshire’s Conservative PCC Caroline Henry broke a 30mph (48km/h) limit in four locations in the county between March and June 2021. Henry admitted the […]
Rhinophalt asphalt preservation helps M40 to be named England’s best motorway by road users
The M40 has been rated the motorway with the best journey experience in England in a survey of drivers by the independent watchdog, Transport Focus. In the latest Strategic Roads User Survey the motorway between London and Birmingham had the highest overall satisfaction at 79 per cent, with motorists particularly praising the road surface. The M40 has […]
RSTA Chair speaks to national media about ‘melting’ roads challenge across the UK
The Chair of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA), Keith Brett, has spoken to ITV Central about the challenge of ‘melting roads’ during high temperatures. He told ITV Central that the majority of road surfaces are very resilient, however consistent temperatures above 50C would see some change in the surface characteristics. Last week, the RSTA […]
Kent County Council considers closing roads for play streets
Kent County Council has said it is to consider temporary road closures to create safe spaces for children to play. The council was asked to introduce a “play street” scheme to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people. It would involve closing a road to traffic for a few hours, on a regular […]
Kent County Council endorses THINK! campaign encouraging road users to look out for each other
Kent County Council (KCC) is endorsing the THINK! campaign encouraging road users to look out for each other. Since the Highway Code changed in January 2022, a new hierarchy has been in place to make sure those who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger they may pose. Other […]
Aberdeenshire Council launches new round of funding for coastal communities
The latest round of Aberdeenshire Council’s Coastal Communities Challenge Fund (CCCF) programme has started. Grants are being targeted at community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses on Aberdeenshire’s coastline and can fund a range of activities with positive economic, social or environmental impacts. The fund distributes revenues generated by Crown Estate Scotland, with applications being assessed […]
Bath & North East Somerset Council start consultations on two active travel schemes
Two new proposed walking and cycling schemes could be brought to Bath following a public consultation on the plans to encourage active travel. The plans include new crossings, improved footways and a new bridge to help people travel by foot or cycle more easily. A scheme in the Scholars’ Way area of the city, will […]
Comment: Why net zero and Levelling Up are not possible without rural mobility
By Peter Ramsey and Giles Perkins Earlier this year, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Rural Powerhouse released its report responding to the levelling-up agenda, which revealed that the rural economy is 18% less productive than its urban counterparts – a gap which costs the UK economy £43 billion a year. As decision-makers in […]