£12 million for Welsh local authorities to make road improvements
The Welsh Government has allocated £12 million to local authorities to make road improvements across the whole country. The additional funding will allow local authorities to continue with planned highways maintenance works, boosting the economy and making active travel safer. The government said there was a need to highlight the need to make best use […]
Half of respondents to Greater Manchester survey open to walking and cycling more post-pandemic
A Greater Manchester COVID-19 recovery survey has found almost half (47%) of respondents want to keep on walking and cycling more often once the pandemic is over after positive experiences on bike and foot during lockdown. Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) network intelligence data has also shown that cycle trips are up 25% on the […]
Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears
Comprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert says… To read, click here: Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears (irishtimes.com)
VolkerHighways to begin works to replace Green Street footbridge in Kent
VolkerHighways and the rail division of sister business, VolkerFitzpatrick, are bringing together their combined experience to replace the railway footbridge on Green Street in Medway, Kent. The project, which is due to begin in March 2021 and to last for three months, will include installing temporary works access to the railway cutting to enable new bases for […]
Government consultation response heralds the end of free parking for everyone
The two trade associations representing UK parking operators have expressed serious concern following publication of the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government’s response (20 March 2021) to the recent consultation to the enforcement framework for the forthcoming new Parking Code. The British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC) say the response […]
On-street EV chargepoint pilot in Hampshire
As part of Hampshire County Council’s carbon emissions plans across the local area, 50 new on-street EV chargepoints will be installed in Eastleigh and Winchester as part of a pilot scheme. The move will see a pilot scheme involving the installation of two different types of on-street EV chargepoints: streetlighting columns, which will be used […]
Over £40 million for zero emission buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government has awarded £40.5 million through a second round of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS). This is the largest investment yet through the SULEBS programme, and will support operators in replacing 215 old diesel buses with new battery-electric models. This is a substantial increase on the 57 buses supported through the […]
Re-flow joins Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme
Re-flow joins Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme Workflow management software speacialist, Re-flow, has joined the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS). The scheme provides voluntary accreditation for fleet operators to raise quality levels within its fleet operations. As a software company Re-flow don’t have any vehicles on the road; but with many of its clients like Toppesfield, […]
Comprehensive resurfacing and repair programme announced by Wokingham Borough Council
Sixty seven roads will be improved and renewed as part of Wokingham Borough Council’s £4.8million resurfacing programme for 2021-22. The council will also be carrying out footway repairs at 14 locations as part of the work being undertaken, with more details on these set for release later this year. “We have an unwavering commitment to […]
University of Nottingham’s Prof Sarah Sharples to become Chief Scientific Adviser at the DfT
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and People at the University of Notingham, Professor Sarah Sharples, will become Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Transport in July 2021. As Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Sharples will advise government Ministers and civil servants on all aspects of policy on science and technology, identify and share […]