World’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus arrives in Aberdeen
The world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus was unveiled this week in Aberdeen. The arrival of the first of the zero emission buses underlines the city’s role as the energy capital of Europe and shows its commitment to the transition of green energy from oil and gas as part of the Net Zero Vision. The […]
Transport for Wales celebrates carbon footprint reduction
Transport for Wales (TfW) has reported good progress with its Sustainable Development Plan. During the 2019-20 financial year, TfW reduced its emissions by 6.27%. This was as a result of a reduction in train fuel as IT added newer refurbished trains to its rolling stock and also through the reduction in energy used for buildings […]
Kent CC bring e-scooter trials to Canterbury
Kent County Council, Canterbury City Council and micro-mobility operator Bird, have teamed up to bring affordable, environmentally friendly electric scooters to the city Canterbury in Kent. Kent County Council has been successful in bidding for a 12 month electric scooter pilot, with the Department for Transport giving the green light for the trial earlier this […]
Kent County Council to re-evaluate process to approve active travel schemes
Kent County Council will only progress future ‘green’ travel schemes after public consultations. Recently, five active travel schemes were scrapped after public feedback on safety and lack of consultations. It was expected that at least 24 active travel schemes were set up across the county’s 13 districts from July to August as part of a […]
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, […]