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 […]
MK to lead the way with ‘one stop shop’ transport app
An innovative city-wide transport app that shares real-time information and books tickets regardless of the operator is one step nearer thanks to MK Council’s 5G plans. On the new app, passengers would be able to check how far away a vehicle is and how many seats are available in real time, and easily plan, book […]
Watford Borough Council to start delivering on 20-year sustainable travel strategy
Watford Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the strategy and 20-year programme to help transform how people travel to, from and around the town, with planned activities taking place over the next two years to start fulfilling the proposals to make it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport. The programme of scheduled […]
West Sussex Council approves additional funding for highways as part of its new budget
An additional investment of £2.6 million of revenue funding has been agreed by West Sussex Council. This includes £2.4m of funding specifically earmarked to address safety critical areas. In addition to this, a further £21 million of capital funding will be invested in the road maintenance programme over five years. Members approved this year’s budget […]
New route sought for bridge project in South Lanarkshire
A new way to deliver a key replacement road bridge in Clydesdale is being sought by South Lanarkshire Council. The move comes after the company that had the winning bid in the procurement process to replace Clyde Bridge, on Pettinain Road, near Carstairs Junction, withdrew their tender. Colin Park, Head of Roads and Transportation, moved […]
FM Conway secures a place on four-year highways framework in London Borough of Newham
Infrastructure services company FM Conway has secured a place on Lot 2 of the Highways Schemes and Planned Maintenance Framework for the London Borough of Newham. The NEC4 framework contract, valued at £100m, is due to start in February 2022 and is set to run for four years. The scope of works will include the […]
Northern Ireland freezes fares on public transport
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has put a freeze on fares on the public transport network due to the ongoing cost of living crisis facing individuals and families across Northern Ireland. The Infrastructure Minister says she recognises the impact that inflation is having on the cost of living for citizens as consumer prices rose […]
Roads a significant part of Argyll and Bute’s budget
Roads, schools, bins, public toilets and the local economy – all benefit from investment in the budget set today by Argyll and Bute Council for 2022/23. Council Leader, Councillor Robin Currie said: “We listen to our communities. This budget invests in what people tell us matters most to them. “We are increasing investment in our […]
Green light for Glasgow’s active travel network
Plans to build a City Network of active travel infrastructure for all parts of Glasgow have been approved by the council’s City Administration Committee. Intended to support a crucial shift to walking, wheeling and cycling as part of the wider effort to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and improve air quality, the plans will add […]
Extra £59m to be added to Shropshire Council’s highways budget
An extra £59m will be added to Shropshire Council’s highways budget in the next four years – after the council’s financial strategy was approved this week. It follows the addition of £8m to this year’s highways budget, agreed at a meeting of Full Council last July – making a total increase of £67m. The additional […]