More than three-quarters of people would support the creation of neighbourhoods that make it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport in Cambridge
A new report produced by national walking and cycling charity Sustrans shows that participation in active travel is still high in Greater Cambridge. It also revealed strong public support for further measures that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling. Sustrans England director Midlands and East, Clare Maltby, said: “Greater Cambridge is cleaner and healthier because it […]
Hull City Council makes all-day bus lane fines operational in bid to improve bus reliability
Hull City Council has decided to permanently introduce all-day bus lanes from 07:00 to 18.30 following a successful trial which saw faster journey times. The bus lane cameras were switched back on earlier this month, however drivers were given a two-week warning period without fines, reports the BBC. Andy Burton, from Hull City Council, said […]
A map of one of the more rural areas of the Bradford district aims to help visitors and residents leave their cars
A map of one of the most rural areas of the district of Bradford could help visitors and residents make the choice to chose alternatives to the car. The Bingley Rural Green Travel Project want to encourage more people explore and enjoy the area’s green spaces and hidden gems by walking, cycling and public transport instead […]
£10.4 million awarded for active travel improvements in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council has announced that it has received a £10.4 million share of the latest round of active travel funding. The council has been awarded funding from the third phase of the government’s active travel fund. The council has previously been awarded grants of £600,000 from phase one and £2.98m from phase two. The […]
Green mapping project delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University set to boost roadside biodiversity
A highly detailed map of the habitats found alongside England’s busiest roads will be produced for the first time under plans to boost biodiversity. Manchester Metropolitan University has been commissioned to develop a new mapping system which will make it easier for National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for motorways and major A roads in England, to […]
ULEZ expansion plans could cover nearly all of London from 2023
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could be expanded to cover most of the capital by next year under new plans. To date the ULEZ in central London has helped halve lethal nitrogen dioxide by the roadside, the mayor’s office said in a report by the BBC. It said, ‘filthy air’ factored in about 4,000 […]
National Highways launches revised asset management strategy
National Highways has launched its revised asset management policy and approach with a focus on whole life costing and delivering an even more consistent approach to asset management on its network. The strategy, Our Approach to Asset Management, said that while the organisation has an established approach to whole life cost in line with its […]
Walkers and cyclists to benefit from £5.9m for active travel schemes in Surrey as council announces its latest round of funding
Surrey County Council has been awarded £5,959,396 of government funding to invest in more active travel improvement projects in Surrey. Building on the success of the first two rounds of the Active Travel Fund the county council has been awarded since 2020 with eight schemes, the new projects aim to enhance walking and cycling for […]
Gaist, Safecote and NIRA combine to exhibit at Cold Comfort, Harrogate
NIRA and Safecote will be hosting a stand (C27) alongside Gaist representatives at the upcoming Cold Comfort Harrogate event– which attracts leaders and policymakers from across the highways, technology and engineering sectors related to winter service provision. The event, held at the Harrogate Convention Centre, on 25th and 26th May, will be one of the first at […]
Clearway Group appoints Simon Waterfall as General Manager for its new Highways Division
The Clearway Group has announced the appointment of Simon Waterfall as General Manager (Highways), who will take overall responsibility for the company’s development in the highways sector. Mr Waterfall joins Clearway after spending the last few years with highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence where he held the position of Client Relationship Manager, focusing […]