People in Wales facing transport poverty reality, says Sustrans report
People across Wales are suffering the effects of transport poverty, according to a new report by Sustrans. Making the Connection, a new report published by Sustrans Cymru, has called for urgent action to aid those most in need of support and frozen out of transport options. Making the Connection outlines the stark reality of unaffordable and […]
New protected cycle route opens in Aldgate, London
A new protected cycling link has opened on Mansell Street in Aldgate, connecting two major existing Cycleways Consultations have now launched into the scheme on Mansell Street and the CS8 route between Lambeth Bridge and Chelsea Bridge Investing in walking, cycling and public transport is critical to the sustainability and success of the capital’s economy and the wider UK […]
FM Conway looks to the future with two new appointments to its senior leadership team
FM Conway has further strengthened its Senior Leadership team with the appointments of Matt Tallon and Liz Garvey to the roles of Sustainability Director and HR Director, respectively. Mr Tallon joins the Aggregates and Asphalt senior leadership team into the new role of Sustainability Director and will be supporting the long-term stability of the business […]
Proposals published for improving transport, travel and public spaces in Market Drayton
Proposals for improving transport, travel and public spaces in Market Drayton have been published by Shropshire Council, with local residents and businesses encouraged to comment on which of the ideas they would like to see progressed – if funding becomes available. Proposals include improvements to public realm and crossings on key streets in the town […]
NY Highways reports good start to surface dressing programme
NY Highways has reported a good start to its annual surface dressing programme. This year’s programme, which will cover about 200 miles, will be the first delivered by NY Highways, the roads maintenance company created by the county council last year. NY Highways has employed a new contractor, Kiely Bros. Ross Bullerwell, Managing Director of […]
Transport sits at heart of City of York’s new climate change action plan
Transport is at the heart of the City of York’s new Climate Change action update, launched this week. In 2019, City of York council declared a Climate Emergency and set its ambition for York to become a net-zero carbon city by 2030. Since then, over £345m of investment has led to a steady stream of […]
Sustrans says ’20-minute’ neighbourhood concept should be ’embedded’ in the local and nation planning system
The 20-minute neighbourhood concept should be embedded at the heart of the planning nationally and locally. That is the opinion of Xavier Brice, Chief Executive Officer of Sustrans, in response to the Queen’s Speech. “With the rising cost of living and worsening inequality, it is critical that the Government is addressing the planning system with […]
Public to get their say on Cambridge and Peterborough’s Local Transport and Connectivity Plan
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has started its public consultation on its latest Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP). The Combined Authority has drafted the new LTCP which sets out the transport strategy to meet the new challenges and opportunities facing the region. The LTCP, when finalised, will replace the current Local Transport Plan, […]
National Highways’ motorway bridge ‘disappears’ in new footage
After carrying traffic over the M6 for some 50 years, the old bridge which spanned the motorway at junction 10 disappeared in under 48 hours, according to National Highways. Work finished in the early hours of yesterday morning – more than four hours ahead of schedule – to remove the bridge which is being replaced […]
Opposition parties in Suffolk deliver joint call for highway maintenance to be brought in house
Opposition councillors in Suffolk have called for road maintenance in the area to be brought back in-house to combat high prices. The Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent group (GLDI) have created a petition to create a maintenance team at Suffolk County Council. The group said this would help control costs and offer better value for […]