Series of White Papers reflect progress on SMART Places Live Labs Programme
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Places and Transport’s (ADEPT) SMART Places Live Labs Programme has reached a ‘significant milestone’ with the publication of the first of a series of White Papers. The quarterly papers are intended to make learnings and insights available as they happen, giving industry decision-makers the opportunity to capitalise on […]
Alternative financing needed for ‘levelling up’ ambitions, says CLC
The UK Government’s ambitions for levelling-up, improving social cohesion and accelerating the path to Net Zero could be accelerated if alternative financing capability is made available to support local regeneration, according to construction industry leaders. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has developed the Greener Regeneration Scheme, showing how the Government could empower local authorities, and their development […]
New generation gritters delivered to Worcestershire County Council
By Ann-Marie Knegt Three new-generation Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2630Ks gritters equipped with Econ bodies and new MirroCam technology have been supplied to Worcestershire County Council by Rygor Commercials. The new MirrorCam presents a significant safety advance. The compact cameras relay images to screens mounted on the A-pillars. Not only do they provide much improved rearward vision, […]
Vodafone and Immense join Midlands Future Mobility with 5G commitment
Two new partners have joined the largest real-world Connected and Automated Mobility testbed in the UK, with Vodafone and Immense signing up as partners. More than 300 miles of West Midlands’ roads are set to trial connected and automated vehicles, with the aim of making roads safer and allowing for more predictable goods delivery and […]
A19 Testo’s roundabout bridge takes shape
The A19 Testo’s roundabout bridge, which is being built to significantly reduce journey times for drivers is making good progress according to Highways England. The project has reached an ‘integral milestone’ in the £124.5m upgrade which will see the A19 raised above an existing roundabout at the East Boldon junction, meaning traffic will be able to drive straight through […]
Work begins on widening the A339
VolkerHighways has begun improvements works on the A339 on behalf of West Berkshire Council. The works involve widening the A339 on both sides between the Pinchington Lane Roundabout in Newbury and the entrance to the Household Waste Recycling Centre. With a new traffic signal-controlled junction connecting the A339 to the new Highwood Copse Primary School, […]
Birmingham City Council invests in 20 hydrogen powered buses as part of new pilot project
Birmingham City Council has bought 20 hydrogen double decker buses as part of its Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot project. The Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot looks to ‘kick-start’ the hydrogen market as a viable zero-emission fuel with the procurement and deployment of 20 hydrogen buses in Birmingham, said the council. The buses, which are […]
Highways England funds pedestrian crossing in Dorset village
Highways England has funded a pedestrian crossing in the Dorset village of Morcombelake meaning residents can now negotiate the A35. The village is bisected by the A35 and for years residents, including schoolchildren, have had to wait for breaks in the traffic before crossing the road close to two bus stops at the western end […]
Boston Barrier wins at 2020 Institution of Civil Engineers Awards
The Boston Barrier, the Environment Agency’s £100million flooding scheme has won an internationally renowned award recognising sustainability in civil engineering. The award recognises that the barrier has been built not only to better protect more than 14,000 homes and businesses from tidal flooding, but that it does so in a way that safeguards the world […]
Chevron TM acquires Scottish traffic management business Class One
Chevron Traffic Management has announced the acquisition of Scottish traffic management company, Class One Traffic Management Limited. In a deal which completed on 1st October, Class One TM will become part of the Chevron Group of companies which provides traffic management, digital and arboriculture services in a range of sectors including the high speed and […]