Multi-million pound transport schemes in Somerset get Government funding
Major improvements to the A38 northern corridor heading into Bridgwater are a step closer today after Government approved a £10 million funding bid. Money from the Treasury’s Levelling Up fund will help pay for more than £3.4 million worth of cycling and walking infrastructure along the entire corridor as well as a remodelled Dunball junction […]
Lower Thames Crossing pledges 22,000 hours of volunteering to help local communities
National Highways has today (28 October) pledged at least 22,000 hours of volunteering in the local community during the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. The ambitious volunteering scheme will support projects near the proposed route of the Lower Thames Crossing, both north and south of the River Thames, and reflect four themes; environment, heritage, […]
Go-Ahead supporting sustainable transport at COP26
Go-Ahead is continuing its support for action to tackle climate change by sponsoring an event at the upcoming global COP26 summit in Glasgow. The Green Zone event ‘People make transport: communities enabling greener travel’ on Wednesday 10 November embraces the need to shift reliance away from private cars, making public and community transport, walking, cycling […]
Budget brings more money for transport but mixed messages for roads
A five-year, £5.7 billion funding investment for City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements was confirmed in yesterday’s Budget, to fund projects such as the Sheffield Supertram renewal and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill metro extension in the West Midlands. But there was a £24 billion announced for strategic roads investment from 2020 to 2025, less than […]
The potential of verges is explored to help tackle biodiversity
An innovative, joint project is exploring the potential for grass verges to become important havens for wildflowers, insects and pollinators to help tackle the biodiversity crisis. The three-year pilot scheme is being spearheaded by a partnership of West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority. The research will focus on the potential […]
Operatives receive Mental Wellbeing award as quick thinking saves a life
Two McCann operatives working across National Highways’ Area 10 Asset Delivery Framework have been recognised with a McCann Mental Wellbeing award after their quick thinking and bravery saved a life. Stuart Corless and Alan Cooper are both working on message sign renewal works within Area 10 and spotted an incident involving a young girl and two […]
E-scooter operator offers vouchers as part of London ULEZ expansion
Following the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), electric scooter provider Lime, is offering drivers over £1,000 of e-bike and e-scooter vouchers. Any local resident within one of Lime’s London service areas who can prove they have scrapped their non-ULEZ compliant vehicle between October 25th and November 1st will receive £1,250 in Lime […]
Call for Comprehensive Spending Review to invest in highways and transportation
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transport (CIHT) has said that this weeks Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) must deliver investment in highways and transportation. Investment in transport infrastructure and the services it delivers is the key to the UK reaching net zero. Sue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT said: “Planned and consistent investment in highways and […]
Funding award marks a significant step towards Bee Network in Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has welcomed the award of £1.07bn in government funding to the city-region – marking a significant step towards delivering the Bee Network. The funding allocated to Greater Manchester was announced ahead of this week’s Comprehensive Spending Review and represents the most awarded to any city-region in the country and around […]
Amey’s data led approach to improve Kent’s gritting efficiency by 18%
Bringing data to the centre of the decision-making process, Amey, as Kent County Council’s highways maintenance provider, has developed innovative solutions in collaboration with the authority to improve the gritting operation and keep drivers safe throughout the winter. Through analysis of Kent’s geography and historical road surface temperature sensor data, Amey Consulting developed AI models to […]