Work to covert street lights in Dudley nearly complete
Work to convert all lights on main roads in Dudley to LEDs will be completed by the end of the year, according to Dudley Council. Around 6,600 street lights on main roads across the borough have now been converted – with a small remaining few expected to be converted within the next six weeks. Dudley […]
Welsh local authorities to receive over £7 million for sustainable improvements
Over £11 million has been allocated by the Welsh Government to schemes in North Wales to to support sustainable ways of travelling, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions, including the North Wales Metro. Over £7 million of the funding will go to local projects delivered by local authorities including electric buses and town centre improvements. […]
EV Taskforce proposes 21-point plan to accelerate the electric transition
The Government’s Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce has outlined 21 key proposals to accelerate the electric transition. The task force has identified 21 proposals to maximise the benefits and minimise the challenges associated with electric vehicles to the electricity networks and EV users. The group will now focus on turning these proposals into action, which will […]
Plans in place for upgrade of six sections of the A47
A new dual carriageway and junction improvements are included in design plans to improve the A47 Wansford to Sutton section in Cambridgeshire. Highways England is set to improve the A47 in six places between Peterborough and Great Yarmouth as part of a £300m investment. Programme lead for the A47 at Highways England, Chris Griffin, said: […]
Costain researches hydrogen roadmap for transport
Costain, in collaboration with the gas networks, has produced a feasibility study that will contribute to the ongoing assessments of the ability to use the existing UK gas transmission and distribution networks to transport hydrogen. The project is the first to bring together all the gas distribution networks, working collaboratively to develop an innovative hydrogen […]
New pedestrian scheme in Salisbury city centre underway
A ‘Low Traffic Zone’ has come into force this weeks in Salisbury, Wiltshire. as part of the city’s People Friendly Streets initiative. The project is aiming to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists by reducing the amount of cars able to pass through. Eight streets will now be closed to non-permitted vehicles and bus gates are going […]
Major new study to TRACK transmission of COVID-19 on public transport
A new research project funded by the UKRI, will work to understand the level of transmission of COVID-19 on public transport The 18-month Leeds Univeristy study-Project TRACK-Transport Risk Assessment for Covid Knowledge, will undertake fieldwork on buses and trains in London, Leeds and Newcastle, including the light-rail system in Tyne and Wear. With support from the Department […]
Swindon Borough Council points to previous highways investment as to why less has been done in recent years
Previous investment in Swindon’s roads means the council needs to repair less of its network than many other authorities, says the cabinet member for highways. Cllr Maureen Penny highlited the millions of pounds worth of maintenance in response to reports the A roads in the borough are not fixed often enough. She said: “Authorities such […]
Highways England begins search for Area 3 Asset Delivery Maintenance and Response Contract
Highways England has started its search for a contractor for its Area 3 Asset Delivery Maintenance and Response (M&R) Contract. A contract noticed published on the OJEU said that work includes routine and reactive maintenance and incident response. The contract, which is daid to be worth between £130m-£190m covers trunk roads and motorways in Hampshire, […]
Gaist joins RSTA
Highway technology company Gasit has joined the Road Surface Treatment Association. The company’s ongoing research means that its surveying and mapping systems are some of the most advanced of their kind in the United Kingdom and overseas. Steve Cobb, Gaist Head of Business Development, said: “We already have a good working relationship with the RSTA […]