£12m investment secured to transform public transport in the North East of Scotland
The North East of Scotland Bus Alliance has been successful in its bid for £12 million from Transport Scotland’s Bus Partnership Fund. The ambitious proposals have been developed with the vision to significantly transform public transport provision in the North East. The success of the bid means that early work can begin on the development […]
Highland secures major funding for sustainable transport
The Highland Council has secured £2.76m in a first round of funding to transform public transport in the region. Following a successful bid to the Scottish Government’s Bus Partnership Fund, the council and its partners will now deliver quick wins and develop options for ambitious bus priority schemes that aim to tackle the negative impacts […]
Sustainable resurfacing material trialled on M3 in Hampshire
A section of the M3 motorway in Hampshire is becoming the first stretch of motorway to use a resurfacing material which contains the highest proportion of recycled asphalt pavement ever used on the strategic road network. The use of the material – consisting of 70% recycled materials in the base course and 50% in the […]
Protecting the workforce at all costs and scaling an already impressive business-SRL’s Chief Executive talks leadership in this week’s Highways Voices
Protecting his team of roadworkers and continuosly innovating to keep them safe has been one of the biggest priorities for SRL Traffic Systems Chief Executive, Richard Tredwin. Listen here. He has been speaking on this week’s Highways Voices podcast, as part of the second in a series on leadership in the highways sector. “I have […]
Greater Manchester publishes its Clean Air Plan backed by £120m in support for local businesses
Greater Manchester has published its final clean air plan to kick-start the city region’s green revolution, helping to tackle the problem of air pollution, which contributes towards at least 1,200 deaths per year in the city-region. The region has secured over £120m in government funding to support local businesses upgrade to cleaner, compliant vehicles so […]
Clearview Intelligence strengthens its position in Ireland
Clearview Intelligence has announced the formation of a new partnership with Mineo Technical Services Limited, owned and managed by Steve Carney, to help increase awareness of the company’s technology solutions that help support road operators in Ireland. For several years Clearview has been supplying technology directly into Ireland and now it sees a wider opportunity […]
Wales to put a stop on all road building projects as review of all highways schemes takes place
Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change for the Welsh Government is set to announce a freeze on new road building projects, whilst a review of all highway schemes across Wales is carried out. The review will be announced in an oral statement to the Senedd this afternoon [Tuesday 22 June]. The Welsh Government’s recently-published […]
Government’s transport decarbonisation plan to be delayed because it ‘lacks ambition’
The Government’s transport decarbonisation plan has been delayed after it ‘lacked the ambition’ to meet targets, including the 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol vehicles. Transport Minister Rachel Maclean told MPs in a Westminster debate that she was not happy with the draft plan. She said: “I am not satisfied with the draft because […]
New ‘smart ticket’ launches for travel across the North East public transport network
A new ‘smart’ travel ticket has been launched to allow passengers using public transport across the North East of England. The Network One season ticket has been moved to a digital format and allows travel on bus, Metro, rail, and ferry trips, across all seven North East local authority areas. The new ticket option, called […]
Approval for Highways England’s M2 Junction 5 Stockbury Interchange to go ahead
Highways England has announced that its plans to improve ther M2 junction 5 Stockbury Interchabge have been officially approved by the Secretary of State, following completion of all stages of consultation. Current proposals would see the existing roundabout replaced with a new interchange, which is a flyover, to provide free-flowing movement on the A249. Two […]