Women In Transport confirms cross-party support for making women feel safe while travelling on the transport network
Women in Transport has announced the continued support of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in addressing the under-representation of women in the transport industry workforce, as well as cross-party endorsement for making women feel safe as transport users. Parliamentarians’ support for tackling these issues was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of the All-Party […]
Stoke-on-Trent City Council starts work on Red Routes across two major roads in the city
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will be starting work on red routes across two roads in the city on Monday 13 June, with the roads being operational and enforceable on Monday 20 June. The work will take place on College Road (Shelton) and Station Road, by Stoke Station. All comments and objections that were received during a […]
York Outer Ring Road scheme progress expected
York City Council’s Executive Committee will be asked to note progress and approve a number of recommendations to progress the York Outer Ring Road Scheme. The York Outer Ring Road scheme, which is led by the Council and valued at £65m, will improve the city’s highway network by reducing congestion, moving car journeys out of […]
Traffic Group Signals launches the world’s first ‘crossover’ portable traffic signal
Bringing together a series of unique features into one sophisticated, wireless solution, Traffic Group Signals is set to launch Evo1 – the world’s first ‘crossover’ portable traffic signal. Marking the biggest ever year of innovation for Traffic Group Signals, the launch of Evo1 creates a new and unique new ‘crossover’ segment in the market in […]
Yunex Traffic adds ‘temporary to permanent’ solution to its Plus+ traffic controller
Following the roll out of its ground-breaking Plus+ traffic control solution to sites across the UK, Yunex Traffic has launched a ‘temporary to permanent’ solution for the system. This allows the permanent Plus+ equipment to be used during the temporary phases of site construction, providing a cost-effective and less disruptive alternative to separate, temporary signals. […]
Delivering a strategy for change in Scotland
The second Delivery Plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy has been published, setting out the actions underway for 2022 to 2023 to provide attractive, affordable, accessible and sustainable travel options. The Strategy outlines four priorities for Scotland’s transport system: that it reduces inequalities; takes climate action; helps deliver inclusive economic growth; and improves health and wellbeing. This […]
Homeworking must not put us off projects like Crossrail
By Andrew Carter, Centre for Cities The pandemic has changed the traditional commute but infrastructure schemes will still be key to getting people out of their cars and onto public transport. Crossrail – or the Elizabeth Line to give it its formal name – opened to much fanfare on May 24th. In addition to the […]
New highways hub opens in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council’s new Highways Hub is now operational and is set to improve the efficiency and quality of road repairs across the county. The newly formed hub, located at Via East Midlands’ Bilsthorpe Depot, was formed following Nottinghamshire County Council’s Highways Services Review and will co-ordinate the delivery of permanent road repairs county-wide. The planning of […]
Sod cutting celebrates start of work on major roads scheme in Crewe
A sod-cutting ceremony has celebrated the start of construction on the North West Crewe Package – a major improvement scheme that will ease congestion and improve access to Leighton Hospital. The ceremony took place at the construction site off Middlewich Road and saw Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and chair of its highways […]
Early engagement and communications is key to successful LTN’s, says new report
Local authorities considering implementing a local traffic neighbourhood (LTN) should follow best practice, including engaging early with both the public and emergency services well as introducing other traffic decarbonisation measures, such as controls on parking or offering alternative mobility solutions. This is according to a new report, Street shift-the future of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods, produced by […]