Aggregate Industries ‘builds progress’ for a sustainable future
Aggregate Industries has launched a new sustainability strategy which sets out the business’ vision to become the UK leader of innovative and sustainable building solutions and its ambition to embed sustainability in the future of construction. The strategy, Building Progress for a Sustainable Future brings together former management plans and policies into a more holistic and […]
Major progress with over 20 active travel schemes in Carlow
Carlow Council in Ireland has announced progress on over 20 active travel schemes due to be completed in the county this year. At a meeting of Carlow Municipal District, Seamus Loughlin, senior executive engineer for active travel, outlined progress on the 24 active travel projects to date, the vast majority of which are within the […]
Nottingham City Council launches ‘contactless’ travel scheme
Nottingham City Council has launched an ‘Oyster-style’ contactless ticketing system-the first of its kind outside of London. The new Nottingham Contactless multi-operator Tap & Go option – available across Nottingham City Transport buses, NET trams and Linkbuses operated by CT4N – allow people to tap on with contactless bank cards or phones throughout the day […]
New active travel route opens in Salford for pedestrians and cyclists
A new cycle lane has been completed in Salford-revitalising one of the main routes in and out of the city. Existing roadside cycle lanes and traditional footpaths have been replaced by a £2.5million segregated corridor to help improve Active Travel, the government’s policy supporting journeys by physically-active means. The opening comes with news that Greater […]
Cornwall Council launches new trial to cut bus fares to encourage more public transport use
Cornwall Council has started a trial that will see bus fares cut in an attempt to encourage more residents and visitors out of their cars and on public transport. The launch of the cut-price bus fare pilot in Cornwall will mean ticket prices will be reduced by between 20% and 40%. The four-year scheme, which is […]
New travel app launched in Essex
A new app that gives its users real-time travel information across Essex travel networks has been launched by Essex County Council. The free app aims to help people in Essex to plan their journeys and travel by foot, bike, bus and train anywhere in the county. Providing real-time travel information, users are given detailed expected journey and […]
OPINION: A wish list for more effective surface-water management
By Vicky Boorman, LGTAG FCERM Board Vice Chair Local authorities need policy change across government to share funding between fluvial and surface-water projects. The latter needs consistent standards across all providers of sustainable drainage system (SuDS) design, strengthen collaboration and support national drainage training and adequate funding to encourage and recruit much-needed staff. Surface water […]
LCRIG launches new strapline ‘Making the case for local roads’
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is promising members they will be ‘Making the case for local roads’ after unveiling the phrase as its new strapline. The group has also launched a new mission statement along with a set of overarching objectives which reflect how the group is working on behalf of the sector. […]
Warwickshire County Council produces new guidance for developers and designers delivering highway network improvements
Warwickshire County Council has produced new guidance for developers and designers delivering highways improvements across the county. The guidance has been created to make the process of delivering new and improved highway infrastructure more efficient and encourages the delivery of the highest quality developments in the county. The ‘Warwickshire Design Guide’, published by Warwickshire County […]
Hatton and West Warwick soon to get a bespoke new public transport link
Residents in Hatton and West Warwick will soon get a new on-demand public transport service. The new service – IndieGo PLUS – is provided by expert provider Liftango who are working with Warwickshire County Council to offer the County’s first truly demand responsive transport offering. IndieGo PLUS will offer residents in Hatton and the West […]