Laying the roadmap for world-leading digital road management and smart mobility
By James Harris, Founder & CEO of one.network With no hint of hyperbole, I can say there’s never been a more exciting time for the highways and streetworks sector I’ve been obsessively involved in for more than a decade. The vibrant marketplace of transport technology providers working with progressive highway authorities reflects a sector full of […]
Costain announced as delivery partner for major transport plans in south Lancaster
Costain will design and deliver a sustainable and innovative road scheme that will transform how people travel around the region, the company has said. Working collaboratively, Costain’s expertise will develop the plans for the Lancashire County Council led project which includes a £100m highways infrastructure programme, a new layout for junction 33 of the M6, […]
Southampton City Council’s latest Local Transport Plan gets approved
Southampton City Council has approved the Council’s three-year Implementation Plan, covering the period from 2022-25 and forming part of the current Local Transport Plan (LTP) Connected Southampton 2040, at its Full Council meeting last week. The Implementation Plan sets out proposals to invest in supporting the growth of Southampton, including the Freeport, and helping support […]
Cumbria County Council starts consultation on improving active travel routes
Cumbria County Council has started public consultation on proposals to improve the cycling and walking offer along key corridors within Cumbria. The Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan (CTIP) developed by Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) explains the role of transportation and connectivity in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in Cumbria. In conjunction […]
UK’s largest hydrogen bus fleet to be run in the West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) will run the UK’s largest hydrogen bus fleet after £30 million worth of funding has been approved by the Department for Transport (DfT). This follows a successful bid to the Zero-emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) fund to promote cleaner and greener bus transport and will cover the cost of a […]
Highways enforcement team helping to protect roads and pavements in Southend
The highways enforcement team at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has been cracking down on residents and developers causing obstruction or damage to the public highway to provide the City with better and safer roads and pavements. The new team is made up of experienced enforcement officers who respond to reports received of obstructions or damage caused […]
Law changes to hit those who use a handheld device behind the wheel
From today (25 March 2022), motorists are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for any use, including to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games – as the government closes a loophole previously exploited by dangerous drivers to escape conviction. Anyone caught using their handheld device […]
Ambitious public transport improvement plan in Cornwall approved at Cabinet
An ‘ambitious’ plan to create sustainable and resilient public transport across Cornwall was approved when Cornwall Council’s cabinet committee met this week. The Public Transport Improvement Plan sets out a package of measures designed to deliver against the council’s identified priorities: Simpler and more cost-effective fares for all as part of the Bus Fares Pilot […]
Scottish government invests £17 million for road safety to help deliver commitments for its new Road Safety Framework
The Scottish Government is investing an additional £17 million to improve road safety in 2022/23. This funding package is being provided to help deliver the commitments in the new Road Safety Framework. The Framework sets out a vision for Scotland to have the best road safety performance in the world by 2030 and an ambitious long […]
New report calls for government action to give pavements back to people
A new report, written by Sustrans together with ARUP and Living Streets, calls for Government action to stop cars, cycles and e-scooters encroaching on pavement space. The ‘Walking For everyone’ report, produced by Arup, Living Streets and Sustrans makes a series of recommendations that would ensure pavement space is reserved and maintained for people walking […]