Bus passenger journeys up 11% in Reading
Bus usage in Reading has grown by 11.4% to 19.5 million passenger journeys in the last year – significantly above the national average increase, according to newly published government figures. The borough has the third highest number of bus passenger journeys per head of population in England, outside of London, after Brighton and Nottingham. The […]
More data and investigations needed so UK can learn better from road traffic fatalities, says new PACTS report
PACTS has published a new report which highlights significant gaps in how the UK handles learning from road traffic fatalities and calls for systemic changes to address these issues. Unlike other transport sectors, road deaths in the UK lack a central investigation body dedicated to learning from each fatal incident, limiting the ability to prevent […]
Technology has key role in Transport Secretary’s vision for integrated transport
Warwickshire leads the way with new eco-friendly traffic lights in Warwick town centre
Warwickshire County Council is celebrating the installation of cutting-edge, environmentally friendly traffic signals at the junction of High Street and Swan Street in Warwick Town Centre. These state-of-the-art signals, close to the Warwick Arms Hotel, are among the first of their kind in the UK, represent an important step toward the Council’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. […]
Buses connecting communities: Transport Committee launches new inquiry
Shuttle bus set to maintain vital Cambridge link as roadworks close key route into city
Stagecoach East and Cambridge Water are set to work together to ensure that one of the most important routes into and out of Cambridge can still be served by buses, despite being closed to all motor vehicles because of essential roadworks. Between Thursday 2nd January and Monday 6th January, essential roadworks will mean a full […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland’s robust and reliable Prism signs achieve TOPAS 2517C approval
SWARCO UK & Ireland, the UK’s leading intelligent traffic solution and technology business, has become the first UK manufacturer to achieve the Traffic Open Products and Specifications (TOPAS) 2517C performance standard for its robust and reliable Prism signs. TOPAS 2517C outlines the latest required performance function and specification for electromechanical Variable Message Signs (VMS). Following […]
A Q&A with digital construction solutions provider Q Point
With digital construction progressing significantly in the highways and transport sector, Highways News spoke to one of the company’s offering solutions to help road operators move into the digital space effectively and efficiently. Highways News: For our readers who might be unfamiliar with Q Point, can you please give us an overview of the company […]
Urgent transport decarbonisation essential to avert climate catastrophe, say UK transport planners
Over three quarters of transport planners believe the UK is not likely to reach its carbon reduction targets on the current trajectory, new research shows. The research was conducted by engineering consultancy and advisory practice, Buro Happold, in association with the Transport Planning Society (TPS) to coincide with Transport Planning Day. It shows that UK […]
Staffordshire residents embrace winter wellbeing with INTO walking and cycling scheme
The INTO Walking and Cycling scheme funded by Active Travel England is helping people stay active, social, and healthy through a variety of free walking and cycling sessions tailored for all abilities. One of the highlights of the scheme is the ‘Wheel INTO Winter’ sessions, designed to encourage residents to embrace the crisp air and […]
