New report suggests new scenarios for London to reduction carbon at a faster pace including reducing vehicle usage
Reducing vehicle usage in London should be a priority if carbon is to be reduced at a significant rate. According to a new report published this week, commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, new analysis shows that more action will be required by City Hall, particularly around reducing vehicle use in London, but […]
Next phase of improvements around major transport hub get underway
A major scheme to improve walking, cycling and public transport around Norwich train station will get underway from next week. The Transport for Norwich scheme will create a new transport hub outside Norwich train station and improve bus journey times to the station and city centre with the installation of a new bus gate on […]
Moray Council seeks feedback on six draft Town Centre Improvement Plans
Members of Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee have approved six draft Town Centre Improvement Plans for public consultation, supporting the regeneration of town centres across Moray. Recognising that many issues are common across most of the town centres in Moray, draft plans have been prepared for Aberlour, Buckie, Dufftown, Forres, Keith, and Lossiemouth. […]
Cheshire East Council starts consultation on new active travel routes
Cheshire East Council has started a public consultation on its latest proposals to boost cycling and walking in the borough. The council wants to hear residents views on proposals for two new active travel projects – Manchester Road in Wilmslow and Handforth and Manchester Road in Tytherington. These two schemes secured the most support during […]
Go-Ahead’s carbon cutting initiatives gain top marks from CDP
The Go-Ahead Group has received an ‘A minus’ rating from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) for the second year in a row – the highest score of any UK public transport company. CDP is an international, expert group that reviewed more than 13,000 companies worldwide for its 2021 rankings. Go-Ahead has reduced CO2 emissions […]
Intelligent street lighting illuminates the way to digital roads for National Highways
New research has been carried out which will shed some light on how street lighting could be used to pave the way for autonomous vehicles in the future Closed circuit television and wireless technology that enables vehicles to communicate is among the kit that could be neatly stored inside the lanterns of street lights alongside […]
Oxfordshire County Council cabinet proposes investments in greener, fairer and healthier priorities and plans to meet future funding challenges
Updated budget proposals for 2022/23 to help make the county greener, fairer and healthier along with careful plans to meet current and future financial challenges have been proposed by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet. Challenges include uncertainty over government funding for all local authorities, the ongoing impact of COVID-19 that continues to place pressures on the county […]
Amey Consulting models future strategic transport planning in Worcestershire
Amey Consulting has announced its partnership with Worcestershire County Council (WCC) to develop and deliver a new five-year strategic transport model, that will help transform future strategic transport planning in the Worcestershire area. This significant piece of innovative work will help WCC understand transport patterns and impact of regional developments, underpinning all future funding applications. The […]
Safety and sustainability innovation day held as part of Ringway Jacobs A51 improvement project in Cheshire East
A safety and sustainability innovation day has been held as part of the Ringway Jacobs led A51 improvement project for Cheshire East Council. Cheshire East Highways, Cheshire East Council Highways and Transport Committee Chair and key supply chain partners Amberon, Pronin, L&R Roadlines and Gap, attended the day focused on the A51 improvement scheme. The […]
£10 million additional funding given to tackle potholes across the West of England
An additional £10 million has been given to tackle potholes across the West of England. Now, a total of £125 million has been pledged to tackle defects and improve roads over the next five years. Following a slight reduction in funding from the Department for Transport, Metro Mayor Dan Norris has topped up the fund […]