Tarmac secures diversity and inclusion accolade
Tarmac has achieved a globally-recognised accreditation for its commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The Clear Assured Bronze Standard, from assessment body The Clear Company, is awarded to businesses which can demonstrate inclusivity and diversity are reflected across all policies and processes. It also marks a move beyond compliance towards a cultural shift. Louise Houston, head […]
GRAHAM given contract to transport M25 junction 28
Construction and civil engineering specialist GRAHAM has secured a £124 million contract from Highways England to design and build a critical improvement work to junction 28 of the M25 between the M25 and the A12 in Essex. The proposals for the scheme are the subject of an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO). The […]
Arriva and First Bus to start of zero emission bus trials
Arrival has announced that it will begin trials of its zero emission Bus with First Bus, one of the UK’s largest transport operators. The trials, which will see Arrival buses navigating existing First Bus routes in the UK, will begin this Autumn, said the companies. The new partnership comes just seven months after First Bus […]
CILT sets out recommendations to government of how the transport sector can support net zero ambitions
Carbon budgets need to be set for the transport sector as well as a long-term policy that sees taxation aligned to decarbonisation, resource efficiency and levelling up, including the replacement of fuel duty and vehicle tax by road pricing, and a review of Air Passenger Duty, if the sector is to achieve net zero by […]
London’s Lane Rental scheme to be expanded and updated from May
The lane rental scheme in London is to be expanded and updated from May this year with changes that will see the scheme cover pavements and incentivise the highest safety standards for the first time, helping to make London’s transport network safer and more sustainable. Transport for London (TfL) has annouced the changes after the […]
Highways Voices hears how surface treatments are becoming vital as part of proactive maintenance regime
Highway engineers need to be open-minded to using the ‘complete’ tool box of solutions as part of their asset management strategies, with different surface treatments offering cost effective and sustainable alternatives, as moe local authorities introduce a more proactive approach as part of their maintenance strategies. That was the message from Paul Boss, Chief Executive […]
Living Streets urges Liverpool City Region Mayoral candidates to put walking first
Living Streets has sent a clear message to Liverpool City Region Mayoral candidates calling for them to end pedestrian deaths and injuries on roads, tackle air pollution, to make walking easier but cutting pavement clutter and making school streets safe. A Manifesto for Walking sets out key asks of candidates, including a default 20mph limit in […]
Norfolk County Council says pavement and footpath maintenance programme is set to continue
Norfolk County Council has said £8.9million is due to be spent on pavement and footpath maintenance across the county in 2020/21. The council’s response comes after research by Living Streets said that one in three over 65’s across the East of England said cracked and uneven pavements prevented them from walking their local streets. Cllr […]
Cycle and Stride launches to inspire ‘active lives’ across Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced the first 10 groups which will form part of its initiative, Cycle and Stride for Active Lives. This exciting initiative will enable and support thousands of people across Greater Manchester to become more active through walking and cycling. The first participants represent a diverse range of groups, including those […]
Work starts on missing cycling link alongside A14
Highways England has started work to fill in a missing link on a cycle route alongside the A14 between Fenstanton and Swavesey in Cambridgeshire. As a result, cyclists and pedestrians will have an uninterrupted route between Feb Drayton and the Conington area. The route will tie into existing facilities north of Fenstanton, offering a safe […]