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 […]
Chief Scientific Adviser says technology is at the heart of transport
The Department for Transport’s Chief Scientific Adviser has told the Transport Technology Forum conference that technology is crucial in delivering the transport networks of the future. Professor Sarah Sharples joined the Department in July last year to provide independent challenge and support, making the connection between the work in the Department, industry, Local Authorities and […]
Yunex Traffic launches advanced radar detection solution for traffic signal control
Yunex Traffic has announced the addition of the smartmicro MLR multi lane radar solution to its advanced traffic detection and management portfolio. With an extended range and flexibility, the solution delivers a cost-effective alternative to traditional induction loops, offering high levels of accuracy without the need for extensive ducting or disruptive and costly maintenance. Wilke […]
Norfolk County Council starts consultation on bus service improvement plans
Norfolk County Council has launched a consultation asking its residents’ views on bus services in Norfolk. With Norfolk set to be awarded almost £50m from the Department for Transport to make the county’s bus services and facilities better, your views will help to decide what the money should be spent on. In October 2021 the […]
UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany
The UK government has assumed the presidency of the International Transport Forum (ITF), leading its work to improve people’s lives across the world through cleaner, safer and more innovative solutions. In a ceremony held in Leipzig, Germany, the largest gathering of transport ministers in the world saw current president, Morocco, hand over the reins to UK […]
HS2 completes first stage of 50 mile temporary access road in Buckinghamshire
HS2 has opened the first stage of a 50-mile-long (80km) temporary access road that will link construction sites across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and South Warwickshire and take pressure off local roads. Closely following the route of the new high speed railway, the road is designed to carry around 400-500 vehicles every day – helping to […]