Public transport fare rise will ‘do nothing’ to help the economy, says Campaign for Better Transport
Public transport fare rises on buses and rail will ‘do nothing’ to help the cost of living crisis, according to Paul Tuohy, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “Today’s fare rise will do nothing to ease the cost-of-living crisis, it will do nothing help to the economy, and it will do nothing to […]
Over £150 million provided to safeguard local transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic
Bus and light rail operators across England will benefit from over £150 million of government support, ensuring services continue to run and millions of passengers can continue to get around as the country emerges from the pandemic. The funding package announced yesterday builds on almost two years’ worth of unprecedented government support to keep bus and […]
Ringway Jacobs starts installation of temporary bridge in Hulcote Mill in Central Bedfordshire
Ringway Jacobs Central Bedfordshire Council Highways team has started a project in Central Bedfordshire where they have been tasked with replacing Hulcote Mill Bridge situated on a cul-de-sac. Efforts were made to find an overland diversion route to allow the road to be closed whilst works were carried out, but, within reason, none were possible. […]
Birmingham makes more progress with School Streets
Five more schools in Birmingham will benefit from School Streets next month. The aim is to make it easier and safer for children to commute to school sustainably by protecting children from road accidents and pollution. Prior to making a Car-Free School Street permanent, The Active Wellbeing Society holds a day’s active travel closure on each […]
Transport authorities call for powers to ensure e-scooter services meet local needs
The Urban Transport Group is calling for a new national enabling framework to give locally accountable transport authorities the option to regulate key aspects of micromobility rental services (like e-scooters) in line with local needs and circumstances, in a new report, published today. The new powers would give authorities the option of regulating the number […]
Aggregate Industries launches UK’s first ever commercially available biogenic asphalt
As part of its ongoing commitment to decarbonising the construction industry, leading building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has further developed its SuperLow product range with the launch of the UK’s first commercially available biogenic asphalt. SuperLow-Carbon asphalt has been developed in partnership with Shell Bitumen as a pioneering product for more sustainable pavement projects. In […]
Connect Plus on the search for contractors to join framework agreement
Connect Plus, which manages and operates the M25 network, is looking for contractors to join a framework agreement for a portfolio of highway improvement works. The £150M framework agreement for improvement works on the M25 will involve civil engineering and technology works, which will be instructed by National Highways. The works will cover structures, geotechnical, […]
Speed awareness campaign launched to improve road safety
A speed awareness campaign, launched this week by Kent County Council (KCC), aims to increase awareness of the impact of driving at excess speeds and understand that to reduce speed is to reduce the risk of a crash. In 2020, there were 144 crashes caused by excessive speed or travelling too fast for the conditions, […]
Further £5.5m proposed in budget would bring total additional investment in Highland Council roads to £31m
The Highland Council is set to consider additional £5.5m investment in the roads infrastructure as part of its collaborative £10m investment plan for 2022-23. The additional £5.5m proposed is on top of £25.5m already agreed for roads in recent months, and would bring the total to £31m. Leader of the Council, Margaret Davidson said: “The […]
Leeds City Council starts consultation on new road safety proposals
People are being asked to have their say on the new strategy to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in Leeds. Leeds City Council is proposing a fundamental change in its approach to tackling road danger. The draft Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy sets out an ambitious plan to transform road safety. Vision […]