US researching tyre rubber in asphalt
The US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), in partnership with The Ray, a nonprofit proving ground for sustainable transportation technologies, has announced a research project to assess and compile existing research on the performance, environmental impacts and benefits of using ground tire rubber (GTR) in asphalt. The compiled research will result in a state of knowledge […]
Welsh Government publishes electric charging point strategy
The Welsh Government has published its strategy to achieve a substantial increase in the number of electric car charging points across the country. It is based on a vision that by 2025, all users of electric cars and vans in Wales are confident that they can access electric vehicle charging infrastructure when and where they […]
Works begins on new bridge to connect parts of Stafford and ease congestion
Work to install a new bridge has begun as part of a multi-million-pound road project which will support growth and ease congestion in Stafford. Seventy-two steel beams – each weighing 58 tonnes – will form the base of the bridge over the River Sow, providing the connection between Madford Retail Park and the section towards […]
One Millions Lives mental health campaign launched globally by Jacobs
A new mental health campaign aimed at changing one million lives across the world by encouraging more people to talk about mental health has formally been launched globally by Jacobs And supported by Safer Highways. The One Million Lives campaign was set up to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, provides a free mental health […]
Lighthouse charity launches video to spread awareness around mental health
The Lighthouse Construction Charity has launched a new ‘hard-hitting’ video (which can be watched below) to help spread awareness around helping fellow workers that might be struggling in some way as a result of the implications of a tough year for the industry. Its mission is that no construction worker or their family should be […]
Chevron Traffic Management completes group reorganisaton
Chevron Traffic Management Ltd has completed a group reorganisation which will see the recently acquired Sun Traffic Ltd, TMS Ltd and Chevron Winchester (formerly R&W) Ltd businesses merging with Chevron Traffic Management Ltd to form a single harmonised traffic management business. As of 1 st December 2020, Sun Traffic Ltd, TMS Ltd and Chevron Winchester […]
Highways England launches biodiveristy policy with a focus on wildflowers on verges and roadsides
Highways England has launched a new biodiversity policy which will see it creating the types of soils on its verges and raodsides that will encourage the growth of more wildflowers. More fertile areas with lots of topsoil – rich in potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen – favour aggressive grasses, dock and nettle, which are all fast-growing […]
Thriving at Work Survey results revealed
Over 65% of respondents to this year’s Safer Highways Thriving at Work Survey were SME’s, highlighting the survey’s growing reach and the fact that more companies in the highways sector are paying closer attention to mental health in the workplace. This year’s survey’s results, launched at today’s online Safer Highways Mental Health Summit, revealed that […]
CMA to investigate electric vehicle charging sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a market study into electric vehicle charging, to make sure that this new and fast-growing sector works well for UK drivers. This sector is still in the early stages of development but is growing quickly. The UK currently has almost 20,000 chargepoints, up from around 1,500 in […]
Stoke-on-Trent to get £29 million to develop city’s transport network
Stoke-on-Trent is set to receive £29 million from the government’s Transforming Cities Fund, to help it to ‘revolutionise’ the city’s transport network. Plans for the funding include a dramatic revamp of the area around Stoke-on-Trent train station, where a brand-new transport hub is to be created that will offer local commuters and visitors to the […]