New ways of working needed to fill one million potholes
Local authorities must explore new approaches and ways of working if the proposed multi-year funding towards repairing potholes is to have the desired impact, according to road safety specialists, WJ Group. The news comes after reports that the Labour party has pledged to repair one million potholes if elected next month. The proposed £320 million in funding […]
Pupils help spread clean air day message in Dundee
Dundee school pupils are being encouraged to spread the word about this year’s Clean Air Day, which is on Thursday June 20. As part of work to support the campaign in city primaries, a competition is underway for classes to design a banner to get the message across to the public. It comes as city […]
New bike share scheme launched in Worcester
A brand new bike and e-bike share scheme has hit the streets of Worcester today, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while boosting air quality and public health. Operated by UK-based shared sustainable transport providers, Beryl, in partnership with Worcester City Council, the scheme will comprise 175 e-bikes and 50 […]
Hertfordshire County Council gears up to support sustainable travel for Better Transport Week
Hertfordshire County Council has reminded its residents about making sustainable travel choices folllowing several investments over the last few years in the county. Better Transport Week is a week-long celebration of sustainable transport, taking place from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 June. “Inspiring sustainability in our county is at the heart of our vision for […]
Passenger trams connect up with Blackpool’s main train station for the first time in over 60 years
The opening of a 600 metre track extension connecting the current Promenade tramway with a new tram stop by Blackpool North train station was celebrated at a special event last week, The first passengers to take the historic trip up Talbot Road won a local prize draw to become the first people to enjoy the […]
Infrastructure Northern Ireland welcomes Executive approval of DFI Road Safety Strategy
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved the new Department for Infrastructure Road Safety Strategy, Minister O’Dowd has confirmed. The Strategy outlines ambitious road safety improvement targets to 2030, and the Department will work with partners to develop an action plan to work towards these targets. In 2023, 71 people lost their lives on the North’s […]
One in six UK drivers feel anxious from motorway driving, says new research
New research reveals that motorway driving causes one in six UK drivers to feel anxious, with one in ten admitting to taking longer routes because they’re so fearful of driving on motorways. ATS Euromaster, the tyre, MOT and vehicle services provider, surveyed UK drivers and found that 92% don’t enjoy driving on smart motorways. News […]
GRAHAM achieves Gold Standard recognition from National Highways
GRAHAM Group has announced it has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways. This recognition signifies GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices. National Highways Gold Standard is a rigorous initiative designed to elevate the performance of its supplier network. Suppliers are evaluated on nine key criteria encompassing areas like category management, […]
Ringway invests in Econ’s first fully electric multi-purpose maintenance vehicle
Ringway has hailed the impact of its first fully electric highways maintenance vehicle, six months after reaching UK’s first agreement with leading UK manufacturer Econ Engineering. The E-QCB (Electric Quick Change Body) was purchased at the start of this year following a successful trial and evaluation period, and has been put to work across the […]
Highways industry calls on political parties to direct funding to prevent not patch potholes
Following the release of political party manifestos, the highways maintenance industry is urging the next government to avoid patchwork pothole repairs and focus on more preventative methods to save taxpayers money on costly reactive road maintenance. The highways maintenance industry welcomes political parties prioritising funding for local Authorities to reduce the number of potholes across […]
