Manchester submits application for new mobility hub to promote shared mobility
A planning application has been submitted by the Manchester Life Strategic Development Company on behalf of Manchester City Council for a new urban mobility hub. The plan is, from the end of 2023, the Mobility Hub will offer sustainable and shared mobility choices and will aim to ensure that the Ancoats area of Manchester grows […]
Sheffield City Region’s Mayoral Combined Authority working on £50m bid from Government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve passenger journey experience
The Sheffield City Region (SCR) Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is working on a bid to secure £50m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund that is focused on improving the passenger journey experience on public transport in South Yorkshire. The investment will made in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK, including regenerating town centres […]
Ireland’s Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action calls for a review of all planned road construction projects, asking for money to be reallocated to sustainable transport delivery
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action in Ireland has called for a review of all planned road construction projects with a view to reallocating funding to sustainable transport schemes, consideration of road charging and mileage reduction targets, accelerated transition to electric vehicles and electrification of commuter rail lines, and an immediate expansion of […]
Highways England takes on small schemes that make a big difference
A £500,000 fund is earmarked to spend on smaller schemes that will improve safety and meet the needs of local people. In the West Midlands, 18 schemes were carried out over 12 months from the Customer Led Patch Fund. These ranged in size from fencing installation to larger projects such as redesigning the A483 Maesbury […]
Colchester e-scooter trial is helping reduce car journeys, says report
Colchester’s e-scooter trial is helping create less journeys by car, according to new research by the company running the scheme. According to survey data from Spin, the micromobility unit of Ford Motor Company which is running the trial, 82% cof riders had opted to use an e-scooter instead of driving alone at least once. If […]
Major investment to upgrade 82,000 streetlights to LEDs in Essex
The county of Essex is set to make savings every year as it upgrades teh remaining of its 82,000 streetlights to LED. Installation of the remaining 82,000 LED lights started in May 2021 in Basildon and Chelmsford and the LEDs will be installed area by area until completion in 2024. Where the ad-hoc replacement of […]
Scottish Government launches climate campaign to support net-zero aim
A major TV, radio and digital campaign to encourage people across Scotland to come together to tackle the climate emergency has been launched ahead of COP26 in Glasgow later this year. The Let’s do Net Zero campaign highlights the benefits a net zero society will bring for our economy, health and environment. It also aims […]
Scottish Government confirms its commitment to walking,wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys
Transport Scotland’s new Transport Minister Graeme Dey has confirms the Scottish Government’s commitment to walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. During a speech made during Bike Week, Mr Dey confirmed that over £1.2 million is being provided to build on the increases Scotland has seen in cycling over the last year. Transport Scotland has […]
Infrastructure Northern Ireland outlines £1bn budget commitments for the year ahead
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has outlined high level budget commitments for the new financial year for spend in Northern Ireland. The Infrastructure Northern Ireland Department has a capital budget of £722.5m and a resource budget of £429.9m, which includes a £9.2m allocation specifically for Covid. Outlining how she plans to spend the capital allocations this […]
Smart Motorway Alliance on the search for local businesses and SMEs across the country to support programme of improvements
The Smart Motorway Alliance is calling on local businesses and small medium enterprise (SME) across the country to get involved in a programme of improvements and enhancements for England’s motorways. The Alliance is actively seeking registrations for its SME directory, a database of local businesses and their specialisms. This database will be used both by […]
