Investment in public transport needs to continue, says adviser
The government needs to keep up spending on public transport, even though its usage has declined during the Covid pandemic, a government adviser has said. Commuter numbers could drop by a quarter due to more home working, Sir John Armitt, head of the National Infrastructure Commission, told the BBC. But Sir John said the Government […]
Queen’s Speech confirms investment in infrastructure remains at the heart of ‘levelling up’ strategy
The Queen’s Speech yesterday confirmed the Government’s plans to ‘level up’ across the country, with investment in infrastructure central to this. Her Majesty the Queen said: “My Government will strengthen the economic ties across the union, investing in and improving the national infrastructure. ‘Proposals will be taken forward to transform connectivity by rail and bus […]
New AI app trialled by HE on A14 scheme identifies ‘high risk’ days to help manage safety
A new artificial intelligence app has been trialled on Highways England’s A14 Cambridge to Huntington improvement scheme, enabling ‘high risk’ days to be identified. The app allowed staff to record both hazards and good practice, with the information then used to identify potentially challenging days. At its peak, some 4,500 observations were submitted in one […]
Sutton Council to use innovative sensor technology to monitor air quality in the borough
Sutton Council has become one of the first London Boroughs to join the ‘Breathe London’ trial which gives it access to a network of air quality sensors and pollution data. This will help significantly reduce the costs of sourcing accurate air pollution data for local projects and schemes, said the council. As part of the InnOvaTe […]
TTF and LCRIG delighted as more than 100 councils apply for traffic signals funding
More than 100 local authorities have expressed an interest in the £15 million funding allocation for the upgrade and repair of traffic signals in England – a level of response which the Department for Transport has described as “unprecedented”. All English local authorities outside London were invited to register interest in the additional money being […]
London business leaders call on Khan and Shapps to come together to deliver sustainable and long-term solutions for the capital’s transport system
Business leaders in London have called on newly re-elected mayor, Sadiq Khan and Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps to come together to sort out the capital’s transport system. They have urged Khan and Shapps to devise long-term and sustainable transport solutions, in a letter signed by 37 chief executives of some of the top London-based companies. […]
RSTA’s annual magazine highlights the work of public and private sector in tacking carbon reduction
The latest edition of the Road Surface Treatment Association’s much respected annual magazine, Renew, has been published, highlighting the work of the public and private sector in tacking carbon reduction in surface treatment delivery. The magazine takes a considered and comprehensive look at the work of its members and the role that surface treatments have […]
Case study: SRL’s Urban64® chosen to help keep cyclists and pedestrians safe during transformation of Old Street Roundabout
The challenge Safety around the Old Street station has been of some concern to Islington and Hackney Councils and Transport for London (TfL) for some time. The roundabout was a collision hot spot and with cyclists making up almost a third of all vehicles, most accidents involved cyclists or pedestrians. With four subways to access […]
Safer Highways deliver engaging content for Mental Health Awareness week
Safer Highways has launched a special edition of its SH Magazine for Mental Health Awareness Week, alongside a series of high-impact videos. Published using a new interactive format, which includes video, edition 11 of SH magazine focuses on a range of interviews and articles aimed at increasing awareness and championing best practice around mental health […]
Geospatial Commission launches second phase of transport location data competition
The Geospatial Commission has launched the second phase of its transport location data competition, in partnership with Innovate UK. The competition supports the use of location data to spark innovation and support the future of mobility for the United Kingdom. Following successful completion of phase one in March with 28 winning innovative companies progressing, the second […]