Recommendations for improved active travel delivery-on this week’s Highways Voices
A five-year settlement for local authorities and a change to the Highways Act to allow delivery in accordance to the imperatives of the time are two of the most important things that should be considered to help support future investment and planning for active travel, according to this week’s guest on the Highways Voices podcast. […]
UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040 and unveils new chargepoint design
All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the government has confirmed. This, combined with the UK’s 2030 phase out for petrol and diesel cars and vans, represents a world-leading pledge to end the sale of all polluting road vehicles within the next two decades. The UK will become the first country in the world to […]
Technology alone is not enough to reduce transport emissions, says STA
The UK body representing transport groups has made an appeal to world leaders, arguing technology alone is not enough to reduce transport emissions. The Sustainable Transport Alliance (STA) has stated that reducing traffic and shifting towards public and community transport, walking, cycling and shared mobility must be included in the plans for reaching net zero. […]
Local authorities trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas, says LGA survey report
Local councils are trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas on reducing carbon emissions, according to new polling by the Local Government Association. The LGA’s survey found 40% of residents trusted their council most to address the climate emergency, followed by the Government (28% and world […]
County Councillors in Norfolk ask for more money for local highway schemes
A call has been made for county councillors in Norfolk who represent urban areas such as Norwich to be given double the money to pay for improvements to local roads. Since 2017 Norfolk County Council has made money available to each county councillor, which they can choose to spend on highways improvement schemes. Councillors can currently […]
Devon County Council to make the move to ‘climate focused’ road repairs
Devon County Council is changing the way it fixes roads to use less carbon as it tries to be net zero by 2030. The change has been made as part of a review by the authority to asses the carbon impact of the work it does. The council said it was putting “carbon-reduction at the […]
Online toolkit set up for development of mobility hubs in Scotland
CoMoUK, the shared mobility charity has launched an online toolkit for transport professionals and communities interested in setting up mobility hubs in Scotland. The charity has created the free guide with the aim of driving the creation of more sustainable transport options. Mobility hubs, which are proliferating in the UK, involve different modes of environmentally-friendly […]
Greater Manchester aims to become the first city-region to deliver a carbon-neutral transport network
Greater Manchester has set out a new ambition to become the first city-region to deliver a carbon neutral transport network, Mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Chris Boardman have said. Under the plans, the city region’s bus fleet will be 50% electric by 2027 and 100% electric within a decade, a move that would singlehandedly […]
National Highways looks to a natural approach to managing flooding
National Highways has awarded more than £420,000 to 13 Natural Flood Management projects in the first round of the project covering parts of the Little Don, River Etherow and River Irwell catchments. It comes as the international community at the UN climate change conference COP26 on Saturday (6 November) celebrated Nature Day, devoted to ensuring […]
Future transport schemes in Swansea are likely to favour pedestrians, cyclists and bus passengers
Future transport schemes in Swansea will aim to largely benefit pedestrians, cyclists and bus passengers. The council wants to encourage these modes of transport in and out of the city centre, particular as the indoor arena and other large-scale regeneration schemes head towards completion. Swansea City Council commissioned transport advice from engineering firm Atkins to […]