Investment in Renfrewshire roads must continue, says election candidate
A local election candidate in Renfrewshire has said investment in the region’s roads must remain a priority in the next council administration. Cathy McEwan, the current council’s infrastructure convener, said there is “always much more to be done” as she reflected on a report outlining how millions of pounds have been ploughed into improving the […]
Redbridge champions greener, active travel with new cycle lane upgrades and cycle skills training for borough’s budding cyclists
Redbridge Council is making it easier and safer to get around the borough by bicycle with the introduction of new mandatory cycle lanes and free cycle skills training to support local people and school children adopt greener, healthier travel choices. Through its commitment to continue to improve the cycling infrastructure in the borough, the Council […]
Decision on Bath & North East Somerset Park & Ride contract before cabinet
A new contract to run park and ride services from Bath’s three sites to the city centre is being considered by Bath & North East Somerset councillors. A report before the cabinet which meets this week sets out options for the service because the current contract, set up ten years ago, is due to expire in August. […]
Liverpool City Region reports strong recovery on public transport
The Liverpool City Region transport network is recovering very strongly following Covid – but service levels need to be maintained to sustain the bounce back, say city region leaders. At the height of the pandemic people across the region, as in other areas of the country, were discouraged from using public transport except to make […]
Keltbray appoints Tim Barber as Project Director for Highways
Keltbray is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Barber as Project Director for its Highways Division, reporting to Louise Pavitt, Major Projects Director. Mr Barber has built a highly successful career as an experienced chartered civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience working across the transportation sector. As a highways specialist Mr Barber joins […]
Volkswagen and bp joins forces to create fast charging network across Europe
Volkswagen and bp has this week launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling the first charger in Dusseldorf, Germany. Volkswagen have been leading the way with their innovative Flexpole 150kW charging units for EV vehicles, featuring two chare points and overcome one of the biggest obstacles […]
Wiltshire Council commits to more funding for community-based highways projects
Funding for community-based highways projects in Wiltshire has been increased. Wiltshire Council’s cabinet has also agreed to change community area transport groups (CATGs) into local highway and footway improvement groups (LHFIGs). The 18 new LHFIGs – one for each community area in Wiltshire – will be made up of local Wiltshire Council members, town and […]
Balfour Beatty appoints UK Director of Sustainability
Contractor Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Jo Gilroy as UK Director of Sustainability. Ms Gilroy, who joins the company this week, will be responsible for supporting and guiding the business in driving forward Balfour Beatty’s sustainability strategy across the UK, as well as reporting the Group’s performance against the bold targets and ambitions […]
Cork works up masterplan for active travel to create first 20-minute neighbourhood
Nearly €6m is to be spent to build a 5.5km network of bike lanes and pedestrian walkways to create Cork’s first 20-minute neighbourhood in Mahon. It is hoped the network will encourage people to ditch the car in favour of cycling and walking in an area that is home to three schools, a massive shopping […]
5p cut in fuel duty represents three times the current active travel spend, says new report
A 5p cut in fuel duty represents three times the current spending on active travel in the UK, according to a new report, which suggests that the financial relief would be better invested in active travel. The ‘Spending £2.4bn Better’ technical report concludes that the fuel duty cut – applied by the government in response to […]