TfL opens new electric vehicle charging hub in Woolwich
TfL has opened a new rapid charging hub at Glass Yard in Woolwich. The ‘petrol station’ for electric vehicles allows drivers to charge up in 20-30 minutes and with eight charging points, which means a space is more likely to be available. The facility in south London is part of TfL’s strategy to have a rapid […]
Consultation launched for new public transport interchange in Pembrokeshire
A £8m modern public transport interchange is being planned for Haverfordwest, as part of Pembrokeshire County Council’s commitment to enhancing the town and enabling people to access the centre much more easily. The scheme forms part of the South West Wales Metro project and will provide a modern and innovative transport hub, integrating all transport […]
Completion of multi-million pound scheme to help ease congestion on Leicestershire’s roads
The award-winning scheme to tackle congestion and ensure smoother journeys for motorists has now been completed on the M1 J23 and A512 at Loughborough. Saving energy and generating renewable energy are at the core of the council’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2030, so the project was carried out with sustainability in mind. Leicestershire […]
New highways machines help keep Dorset roads clear of rainwater
Dorset Council has taken ownership of two new machines that will help keep its road clear of rainwater. Dorset Highways has purchased a new gully cart along with a new jetter to support the essential work of its drainage fleet, which forms part of the council’s preventative maintenance programme. Cllr Ray Bryan, portfolio holder for […]
Hertfordshire County Council is successful in bid for Local Authority Capability Fund
Hertfordshire County Council has successfully bid for £313,000 from the Department of Transport’s (DfT) Local Authority Capability Fund. The funding, which is part of the Government’s Active Travel programme, will help the council to plan, design, consult and develop more county-wide cycle and walking infrastructure schemes. The council will also work with the pedestrian charity […]
Air quality improving in Bath since introduction of CAZ
New data shows air quality is improving both in Bath city centre and outside the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) following the introduction of the scheme. A report to be considered by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s cabinet on Thursday 9 September reveals that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have dropped by more than 12% compared with the same […]
Egis consortium awarded a 5-and-a-half-year contract to deliver the UK’s largest Clean Air Zone
Egis has been awarded the contract to help deliver the largest Clean Air Zone in the UK in Greater Manchester, to support its aim to drive the growth of a healthy and sustainable city-region. The company has signed what it describes as a ‘ground-breaking’ contract to set up and operate an end-to-end service for Greater […]
Work under way to prepare for rollout of Greater Manchester wide Clean Air Zone and £120m Financial Support Scheme
Work is well under way to get ready for the Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone launching on 30 May 2022, with the first Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras now installed, and a Financial Support Scheme due to launch in November. All ten Greater Manchester local authorities have approved the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan, which includes […]
South Yorkshire Combined Authority bids for next phase of active travel schemes
The South Yorkshire Combined Authority has submitted a Countywide bid totalling £11.5 million for the next phase of active travel schemes. Of the total, Sheffield is aiming to receive a £3.5m share of this fund, which they will use to further transform the city’s transport network. The funding will be used for three schemes, including; […]
RSMA Welcomes PIARC Report Highlighting the Importance of Road Markings
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has welcomed the PIARC (The World Road Association) report ‘Challenges and Opportunities for Road Operators and Road Authorities’, which highlights the importance of road markings in the transition towards the use of autonomous vehicles on road networks. The PIARC report acknowledges the importance of road markings in allowing autonomous […]