Over £22 million awarded for three key active travel schemes in Scotland
Over £22 million has been awarded to three permanent active travel schemes in Ayr, Hawick and Broughty Ferry in Scotland. The money, provided by the Scottish Government and allocated through the Sustrans Places for Everyone initiative, will fund projects that when complete, will make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday […]
Transport Scotland consults on A96 dualling options
Transport Scotland has gone out to public consultation to help decide the preferred option for the section of the A96 to be dualled between East of Huntly and Aberdeen. Based on the previous options appraisal, the preferred option consists of the Cyan route option between East of Huntly and Colpy, the Pink route option between […]
Transport Scotland searching for solution to ice forming on Queensferry Crossing
Transport Scotland has said it is struggling to find ways to stop ice forming on the deck of the Queensferry Crossing. It has said, according to a report in the Daily Record, that it has reviewed bridges across the world and found most operators simply close them and wait for ice to drop off. The […]
Data is the key on best use of car clubs, says new report
A data sharing framework for car clubs would shed new light on how they are used in the capital and elsewhere, according to a new report by London Councils, RAC Foundation and the Urban Systems Lab at Imperial College London. London boroughs are currently working with car club operators and Transport for London to integrate car clubs into […]
Carlisle City Council goers out to consultation on new air quality plan
Consultation is now underway on plan that aims to improve air quality in Carlisle. The draft Air Quality Action Plan has been drawn together by Carlisle City Council and sets out the steps that it, and its partners, plans to take to reduce emissions. The new Action Plan replaces the revised action plan from 2012. […]
Two options for A46 Newark plans
Plans have been revealed for major improvements to the A46 Newark Bypass as part of plans to tackle congestion not only in Newark but also between Leicester to Lincolnshire via Nottinghamshire. The plans, which are estimated to cost £450m, are now open for the public consultation with two options having been selected by Highways England. […]
Highways England finds the link with community on school environment project
A primary school close to teh A1 where Highways England is increasing two lanes to three narrower lanes, has been involved in creating bug hotels and planting wildflower seeds to help local wildlife flourish. Broadwood Primary School, located close to the A1 where Highways England is increasing two lanes along a five-mile stretch to three […]
New A590 roundabout to help ease congestion in Cumbria
A project to tackle congestion and pave the way for new homes and jobs near Ulverston in Cumbria will start next spring. Highways England is constructing the new roundabout along the A590 at Cross-a-Moor south of Ulverston. It is expected to cost around £7 million with partnership funding from Highways England, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria […]
Preston city centre transport scheme moves forward
More details about a scheme to improve pedestrian and cycle access and public transport journey times in and out of Preston city centre have been revealed. In March, Lancashire County Council was granted £40m from the Transforming Cities Fund to support projects across the city designed to boost connectivity by bus, rail and active travel […]
New research suggests London is the most sustainable city for transport in the UK
New research carried out by Uswitch has revealed that London is the most sustainable city in the UK for transport, with Liverpool a close second. London scored top marks for its sustainable mobility credentials, having the third-highest consciousness when it comes to its impact on the environment. By 2041, the Mayor aims for 80% of […]