Edinburgh councillors urged to reconsider public transport as ‘the solution rather than the problem’
Edinburgh councillors have been urged to reconsider public transport as a solution rather than a problem. This was after the removal of a bus lane recently. Edinburgh Live reports that the return of pre-pandemic levels of traffic and more people flying abroad has meant the the 2.3-mile stretch between the Newbridge Roundabout and the airport has been […]
New and improved Road Safety Toolkit online resource launched
iRAP (the International Road Assessment Programme), the umbrella programme for Road Assessment Programmes (RAPs) worldwide has launched a new road safety toolkit. To support the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021 – 2030, iRAP has launched the new and improved Road Safety Toolkit, to provide a one-stop road safety resource for engineers, road safety advocates, students […]
Skanska and GRAHAM join CLC C02nstruct Zero campaign
The Construction Leadership Council has announced that Skanska and GRAHAM are among four new companies to join its CO2nstruct Zero campaign. CO2nstruct Zero brings together businesses from across the sector to deliver the change needed to reduce carbon use in construction. It includes a roadmap for change and clear measures to show how industry is […]
Transport Scotland starts search for main contractor to undertake a £16M contract to replace a section of the listed Kincardine Bridge
Transport Scotland has started the search for a contractor to replace a 80m section of the Kincardine bridge. The contract will be let by Transport Scotland as the client, with operating company Bear Scotland overseeing the project on its behalf. Detailed design has been carried out by Jacobs. The bridge is made up of multiple […]
Oxfordshire County council acknowledges east Oxford LTN frustrations and urges patience
Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s new Cabinet Member for Highways Management, has urged people in Oxfordshire to give the newly implemented east Oxford low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) time to settle, as he acknowledges some residents’ frustration at the changes. Oxfordshire County Council implemented three trial LTN areas in east Oxford on Friday 20 May, […]
First Bus celebrates completion of UK’s largest rapid EV charging hub at flagship Glasgow depot
First Bus has announced the completion of a major transformation programme at its Caldedonia depot in Glasgow. The city is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre. Scottish Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth, visited the site this week to mark the completion of works, which will allow 150 EVs to be charged […]
Next steps for Norfolk’s carbon cutting transport plan
A 15-year vision for transport in Norfolk, including investment in cycling, walking and better bus services is being set out by the county council. Norfolk’s Local Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan is set for discussion by Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet on Monday 6 June. Cllr Martin Wilby, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Transport, said: […]
ADEPT awards celebrate collaborative and innovative projects
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has recognised the achievement of members and partners across the country at its annual President’s Awards. The ceremony was part of ADEPT’s Spring Conference and was held in person for the first time in three years following the Covid 19 pandemic. The awards marked […]
National Highways takes on ‘world class’ team to deliver A303 upgrade at Stonehenge as it announces the MORE JV as preferred contractor
National Highways has announced Ihe MORE joint venture, comprising FCC Construcción, WeBuild and BeMo Tunnelling, as its preferred contractor for its £1.25 billion A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme past Stonehenge. The planning application for the transformational scheme is still pending redetermination by the Secretary of State for Transport, following the quashing of the decision […]
Dorset Council makes progress with road repairs
Micro-surfacing works are getting underway to help preserve more of Dorset Council’s road network. The low-cost treatment is laid over the top of the current surface – filling in shallow cracks and holes – and helps protect the underlying road structure from water damage as well as adding reinforcement to the existing asphalt. In-situ recycling, […]