Highways England to accelerate more road schemes under Project Speed, says Project Director
More Highways England are likely to be accelerated under Project Speed, according to its Project Director, David Haimes. Other roads schemes will follow the recent acceleration of the A66 Transpennine route as part of the initiative. Mr Haimes told NCE’s Future of Roads conference, which took place last week, that Highways England is looking at […]
Cheshire East Council redesigning delivery of its transport services
Cheshire East Council has announced it is redesigning the way in which it delivers transport services. Over the last three years, the council has been undertaking an extensive review of each of its wholly-owned companies. Following the latest stage of that review, the strategic, planning, commissioning and procurement functions of the services previously provided by […]
Liverpool City Council to resolve stalled highways schemes
Liverpool City Council is set to appoint a number of highways contractors to complete five schemes which had delayed, following the appointment of administrators for its original contractor VIAM. After issuing a termination notice to VIAM, which went into administration on 1 June, the city council has gained permission to appoint Siemens to complete the […]
Bristol to launch Clean Air Zone next summer
Bristol’s clean air zone will be introduced in the summer of 2022, with residents and businesses receiving a strengthened package of support to help them adapt to the changes to tackle pollution in the city. The introduction of the zone will include support for residents to upgrade to cleaner vehicles and more sustainable travel habits, […]
North Yorkshire Council launches on-demand bus service
North Yorkshire Council has launched its on-demand bus service. Users can choose when and where they want to travel via a dedicated app which has been created by Via, the leader in TransitTech. Once a desired pick-up and drop-off location has been selected, riders are directed to a nearby bus stop. The mobile app allows […]
Bus back better plan begins in Dorset
In response to the Government’s new National Bus Strategy, which aims to make bus services more attractive, cheaper, easier to use, faster, more reliable, and greener, Dorset Council is developing a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The plan will be a collaboration with local bus operators, community groups, business groups, and with passengers themselves. The council […]
Doncaster Council submits plans for school streets and active travel projects
Doncaster Council has submitted plans which could result in schemes aimed to increase cycling and low-traffic neighbourhoods around schools. The council, in partnership with Sheffield City Region (SCR), has been allocated a funding opportunity of £1.38 million subject to submission and approval of an outline business case and a full business case. The Department for […]
Proposals for vital transport links to Teesworks to be considered
Proposals for a £11.7 million investment in roads and rail links to the Teesworks will be considered by the Tees Valley Combined Authority cabinet today. The money will be used to part-fund improvements to improve access to and from the UK’s largest Freeport for both freight and people. Work is needed to deliver improvements on […]
Erskine Bridge hits 50
A series of unseen photos is being released to mark the 50th anniversary of the Erskine Bridge. The iconic crossing over the Clyde was opened on the 2nd July 1971 by HRH Princess Anne, becoming the first fixed link between Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire. Construction on the project began in April 1967 at a cost of £10.5m, which […]
Government must recognise the key role of local authorities in tackling climate crisis, says coalition
A coalition of local government, environmental and research organisations has called for urgent powers and resources for local authorities, ahead of the publication of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy, which sets out where carbon emission savings will be made. Recognising local authorities as key partners in the Net Zero Strategy sets out how local authorities […]