RAC says many fines related to yellow box junctions could be unfair
The RAC has said that as rules change over councils being able to issue enforcements fines related to yellow box junctions, many of them could be unfair unless the government improves its design, maintenance and enforcement guidelines for local authorities. The Department for Transport (DfT) will soon begin accepting applications from councils to issue fines […]
Government developing monitoring and evaluation strategy for Levelling Up Fund delivery
The Government is developing a monitoring and evaluation strategy for its Levelling Up Fund delivery. It is currently developing the plan for the overarching programme evaluation and we intend to carry out a feasibility study to fully assess the options for impact and value for money evaluations. The following section sets out the aims of […]
Aggregate Industries strengthens Asphalt and Contracting Businesses with new senior appointment
Continuing to strengthen its senior team, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Thomas Edgcumbe to its Executive Committee as Managing Director for Surfacing Solutions, with overall responsibility for the business’ Asphalt and Contracting divisions. 31.03.2022 With more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, Mr Edgcumbe brings with him a proven track record […]
SWARCO and TomTom extend collaboration to enter strategic partnership
Austrian traffic technology corporation SWARCO and the leading geolocation technology specialist TomTom have signed a contract to enter a strategic partnership to enable public customers to improve their mobility management operations by using floating car data-based traffic services to complement physical sensor hardware already installed in the field. The high quality traffic services from TomTom, […]
Works progressing well ahead of bypass construction
Preparation works for the construction of the much-anticipated £74m Middlewich Eastern Bypass are continuing to progress well, according to Cheshire East Council. A programme of preliminary works is being implemented during 2022. This has seen the recent completion of construction of a railway access point to the site, near Booth Lane and the British Salt […]
M Group Services signs ambitious, science-based emissions reduction commitment
M Group Services has signed a letter of intent to cut down its carbon emissions, supporting the Science Based Targets initiative. Following the announcement of M Group Services’ leading ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) rating in February, we are pleased to report the Board has committed to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), supporting efforts to […]
Preferred bidders announced for two improved maintenance contracts on Scottish strategic network
The preferred bidders have been named for two improved road maintenance contracts in the north of Scotland The North West unit will be operated by BEAR Scotland Ltd, while the North East Unit will be run by Amey OW Ltd. The new contracts, worth more than £1.27bn in total, will begin on 16th August 2022. They […]
First stage of major A47 road improvement opens
The first in a series of major road improvements to the A47 in the East of England has opened to traffic this week. The A47 Guyhirn junction improvement is one of six schemes National Highways is completing along the 115-mile route between Peterborough and Great Yarmouth as part of a £450 million investment. The main […]
Vodafone launches platform to improve road safety in Europe
Vodafone has launched a new platform designed to connect road users directly with transport authorities and each other, enabling safety information, hazard warnings and traffic updates to be shared in real-time no matter which device or in-vehicle system they are using. The platform is compatible with all third-party apps and in-vehicle navigation systems. Vodafone is […]
Welsh Government to take ‘one network’ approach to public transport
The Welsh Government has set out plans to change the way people travel in Wales on public transport. “For more than 70 years we have made it easy to travel by car and harder to travel by public transport – that has to change.” Those were the words of Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters […]