Oxfordshire County Council’s provides response to recent fatalities involving cyclists, and wider cycling safety issues
Oxfordshire County Council has said it is committed to doing all in its power to prevent any recurrence of the recent tragic accidents involving cyclists. Three women have lost their lives on our roads in the space of six months, according to the council. Following the fatal accident at Oxford Parkway Station on 8 February […]
Hanson UK and Shell to collaborate on accelerating the construction industry’s transition to net zero emissions
Hanson UK and Shell have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to explore opportunities that help facilitate the construction industry’s transition to net zero emissions. The two industry leaders have a mutual ambition to play a key role in decarbonising the road and construction sectors. Through the MoU, they aim to bring […]
Wheely big investment will encourage cycle use and help Wales meet net zero
Getting people out of cars and on to bikes is the aim of a £50m investment announced by the Welsh Government’s Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters today (Friday 13 May). Speaking on a visit to Cardiff-based cycling charity Pedal Power, the Deputy Minister said the money would fund cycling routes and new facilities right across […]
£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs
The world’s largest fleet of zero emission HGVs will take to UK roads through plans to achieve cleaner air and greener jobs, while helping to keep costs down on consumer goods. Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has revealed over £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator […]
National Highways delivers smart motorway safety upgrade report
The installation of new safety equipment on smart motorways without a permanent hard shoulder will be completed within the next five months, it has been confirmed this week. National Highways said it was on course to upgrade almost 100 safety cameras to enable automatic detection of vehicles that ignore red X lane closure signals by […]
Government tightens the belt on utility companies to avoid ‘plague of potholes’
The Government is to introduce a new performance-based inspection regime that will see the worst performing utility companies whose street works fail to meet strict standards face financial penalties. These companies will go on to be inspected more regularly by local authorities to ensure their work meets rigorous criteria and they leave roads in a […]
Cornwall Council acts on community support for reducing speed limit to 20mph in residential areas
Work has begun to install signs and road markings in Falmouth and Penryn, and Camelford, reflecting community support in those areas to reduce the speed limit on residential roads from 30mph to 20mph. Residents in those areas were consulted on the plans to encourage drivers to slow down by reducing speed limits to 20mph on […]
Gwynedd Council confirms £580,000 spend on road network
More than £580,000 was spent on road maintenance in Gwynedd in the 12 months up to May 2022. Maintenance work included the upkeep of 631 bridges throughout the county, including 338 arched bridges and 96 that are listed and have additional requirements. In addition to this, 1,618 retaining walls throughout the county are also maintained […]
Lancashire County Council names new Executive Director of Growth, Environment and Transport
Lancashire County Council has named Phil Green as its new Executive Director of Growth, Environment and Transport following an external recruitment exercise. With more than 25 years’ experience in local government, Phil joined the authority in 2019 and takes over from Stephen Young, who recently joined Halton Council as Chief Executive. Mr Green said: “This […]
Ealing Council cabinet to consider plan for rapid local improvement which includes transport
Ealing Council’s cabinet will consider proposals for major new investments, including local transport projects, when it meets next week as the council looks to rapidly deliver key elements of the new administration’s plans. Local people voted overwhelmingly to return a Labour administration at the local elections on Thursday, 5 May, and an updated council plan is […]