Main works start on the new Belfast Transport Hub
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has cut the sod on the new Belfast Transport Hub marking the start of the main works. The project will deliver a modern, ‘world-class’ integrated transport hub to enhance local and international connectivity with bus, coach and rail links across Northern Ireland and beyond. The facility will also include cycle and […]
CoMoUK says shared transport is ‘underrepresented’ in local authority transport strategies
More could be done to include shared transport in local authority transport strategies, according to Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK). The organisation has said councils could provide people with ‘mobility credits’ for swapping their own car for alternative modes of travel like car clubs or bike hire schemes. CoMoUK said shared transport remains frequently under-represented in […]
Strathclyde Public Transport has invested more than £6m in North Lanarkshire over the past five years, according to report
Regional transport body Strathclyde Public Transport has invested more than £6m in North Lanarkshire over the past five years, a new report has revealed. The report, ‘SPT: Delivering for North Lanarkshire’, shows £2.2mof capital funding was awarded to support a range of sustainable transport projects in the area between 2017 and 2021. More than £1.6m of additional […]
National Highways to make changes to A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project after public consultation
National Highways has listened to the opinions of people and taken action by refining designs for the £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project, it has said. The project will lead to significant improvements to the A66 between M6 junction 40 and A1 at Scotch Corner by dualling the remaining single carriageway sections of the route and […]
Yunex Traffic retrofit technology to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool City Region
Forming part of a Transforming Cities Funding project, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic to upgrade over 750 traffic signal sites across the region. The programme will see existing halogen traffic signals upgraded with Yunex Traffic’s LED central light source (CLS) technology, which consumes less energy while delivering […]
Inspirational FM Conway chairman, Michael Conway MBE, passes away surrounded by his family
FM Conway has announced that its Chairman, Michael Conway MBE, has passed away peacefully at home after a six-year battle with cancer. Michael was CEO of FM Conway for over 40 years after taking over the company from his father Frank Conway who founded it in 1961. For the past two years, Michael moved into […]
Next steps for Newcastle city centre traffic proposals to be decided
Public feedback on proposals to pedestrianise part of Newcastle city centre will be considered by councillors before next steps – including a potential public inquiry – are confirmed. The results of a statutory consultation on plans to remove traffic from Blackett Street, New Bridge Street West and the northern section of Pilgrim Street will be […]
Re-flow Case study: How Chapter 8 Traffic Management found the efficiency to outpace the competition
Re-flow’s goal is to give businesses the tools, opportunities, and support to find freedom and thrive. For Chapter 8 Traffic Management, that meant finding the efficiency to take full advantage of its place in the market, something Re-flow could definitely help with. Context Chapter 8 Traffic Management is a Mallow-based traffic management company, serving the […]
Funding boost for walking, wheeling and cycling in Scotland
Through record active travel funding for 2022/2023, the Scottish Government has outlined the next steps in its commitment to put active travel at the heart of transport policy. Minister for Active Travel Patrick Harvie outlined the latest actions to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for shorter everyday journeys during a Scottish Parliament […]
Kier Highways trials innovative risk assessment app
Frontline operatives at Kier Highways are trialling the innovative new app FYLD, which conducts digital risk assessments and in turn saves time, increases safety, and boosts collaborative working practices. In addition to increasing accuracy at the point of work, the new software can reduce the time it takes to produce risk assessments by up to […]