Young people across the East taught about the value of local buses
Bus operators have emphasized the value that buses offer on travel for all ages across our region, as Stagecoach East continued its program of attending schools to talk to young people about the importance of local buses. Stagecoach East, along with fellow operators Whippet and Stephensons have this week attended two Open Evenings at Long […]
The case for place has never been more critical says ADEPT as it responds to the general election result
ADEPT President Ann Carruthers has sent a message to the new government-that the case for place has never been more critical with many challenges such as decarbonisation. She said: “ADEPT would like to congratulate the elected representatives following the outcome of the general election. “The case for place has never been more critical – achieving […]
CPT heralds the huge opportunity for new Government to ensure bus and coach services help deliver economic growth, decarbonisation, relief from recent inflation, and modal shift
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has highlighted the huge opportunity for new Government to ensure bus and coach help deliver economic growth, decarbonisation, relief from recent inflation, and modal shift. Responding to the General Election result Graham Vidler, CEO at the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) says, “The new government has a huge opportunity […]
£57.4 billion spent on new and used cars in 2023
Almost £57.4 billion was spent in the UK on new and used cars in 2023, up 6% on five years earlier, according to AA analysis of Office for National Statistics data. Consumer spending on public transport – including rail, buses, taxis, air and water travel – was £60.9 billion last year, representing a 2% increase […]
New survey to understand the effects of abuse on road operatives introduced by Stamp it Out
A new survey aimed at finding out the effect verbal and physical abuse is having on road operatives has been sent to over 10,000 people working in the highways sector. The survey, commissioned by Stamp It Out-the industry-led campaign to eradicate road worker abuse, will ask how operatives feel about abuse and how it has […]
Dorset children get active in national competition
School children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this year’s Big Walk and Wheel challenge. The Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to school challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood, […]
Angus Murray announced as new Connect Plus CEO
Connect Plus has announced the appointment of Angus Murray as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Angus officially assumed his new role and joined the Board on 1 July 2024. Angus brings a wealth of experience to Connect Plus, following a distinguished 25-year career with Fluor Corporation. His most recent role was Vice President (VP) Operations […]
New vision for active travel in Northolt
Work has started on a £1.3million highways project in Northolt, which will see a range of improvements including dedicated 2-way cycle tracks, shared footpaths, new and upgraded crossings and better access to the village green. The planned road works on Mandeville Road are a major part of the broader Visions for Northolt regeneration programme. A large part […]
Kent County Council starts search for contractor for 10-year road repairs contract
Kent County Council has started the search for a contractor for its road asset renewal contract (RARC), which is the main delivery method for planned road pavement renewal and reconstruction works across the county. Kent’s Road Asset Renewal Contract (RARC) focuses on asset management and serves as the principal delivery method for planned road pavement […]
Transport Safety Officer wins regional award after issuing 875 warnings in a year
West Midlands transport safety officer Paul Wheatley has scooped a major award after becoming the scourge of troublemakers and a reassuring figure for thousands of commuters on the region’s trains, buses and trams. During 1,186 hours on the beat, the prolific patrolman helped more than 6,000 people last year covering a wide range of issues […]