National Highways trials a ‘Spot’ of innovation with robotic dog surveys in South West
A robotic dog is being employed by National Highways as part of pioneering survey work alongside its South West road network. Spot, Boston Dynamics’ autonomous robot dog, is being trialled by National Highways, BAM Ritchies and AECOM as part of geotechnical surveys across a number of locations in the South West, and video footage of […]
£1 bus fare offer extended in North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire Council and its delivery partner, Equans, have announced an extension to the capped £1 bus fare across the borough. Available to both adults and children, this wonderful offer enables you to travel anywhere in North East Lincolnshire for just £1, all day on weekends and after 6pm Monday to Friday. The scheme […]
Walsall Council’s continued efforts against fly-tipping show success in 2023/24
Walsall Council has intensified its campaign against fly-tipping in the borough throughout 2023/24, taking firm action against perpetrators and implementing innovative strategies to combat environmental crime. The council’s community safety and enforcement service responded to a total of 787 reports of fly-tipping in the past year, leading to 497 litter fixed penalty notices and 22 […]
20mph approved for five Dorset communities
Five towns and villages in Dorset have the approval to proceed with the introduction of 20mph zones or speed limits. The town/parish councils for Langton Matravers, Bridport, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith successfully applied to Dorset Council in 2023 for the new limits and zones. Residents gave their comments, support, or objections to the applications through […]
Scottish bus operator announces partnership expansion with global travel tech company
THE UK’s largest independent bus company McGill’s has announced it will significantly increase the scale of its partnership with global travel tech company FlixBus this year. Following a huge expansion in 2023, which saw increased routes across Scotland as well as expanded cross-border services, the Greenock-based business is proud to expand again with travel tech […]
RSMA and Supply Chain Sustainability Chain School create landmark FIR programme partnership
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has announced that it has become the first industry trade association to create a formal Industry Collaboration Partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School through the FIR Programme[i]. Breaking new ground, this partnership is set to support the built environment sector and pave the way for a more equitable […]
Funding available for community groups to design and run their own public transport
Community groups are invited to apply for a share of funding to design and run their own public transport thanks to a £2 million fund called WESTlocal. Set up by North Somerset Council and the West of England Combined Authority as part of the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, community groups are encouraged to apply […]
Nearly £20 million will be invested in Mid-Staffordshire’s major road network
Levelling Up funding was provisionally allocated to Staffordshire County Council for a package of transport projects on the major road network in Mid-Staffordshire. The Mid-Staffordshire major road network package includes three projects which will transform the area. Improvements will be made to the A38(T)/A5121 junction that will make it easier to travel in and out […]
ADEPT Live Labs 2: Expo 2024 in Birmingham celebrates first year of programme success
The £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme is celebrating its first year with a live Expo in Birmingham on 17th April. Designed to tackle decarbonisation across local highways, the three-year, UK-wide programme funded by the Department for Transport has been developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). Aimed at […]
Welsh Senedd committee to explore possibility of free public transport for young people
The Welsh Government’s Petitions Committee, is set to explore the possibility of providing free public transport for young people. The initiative is part of a broader vision to shift travel habits towards more sustainable modes, in line with Wales’ ambitious net zero and modal shift targets. The Welsh Government has already said the steep challenge […]
