‘Urgent and continued’ safety improvements needed on London’s roads
Transport for London (TfL) has reinforced its ‘urgent and continued’ action to make the capital’s roads safer, as it released data showing that 125 people were killed on London’s roads in 2019, with 3,780 seriously injured. The latest statistics underline why TfL is continuing to focus on making streets safer for those most at risk, […]
Main road in Swansea being monitored because of risk of ‘imminent collapse’
A main road in Swansea is being urgently assessed by the council after it had to been closed because it was found to be at risk of ‘imminent collapse’. The A4118 south Gower Road was shut at around 12pm yesterday (30th Sep) after the road, near Perriswood Archery Centre, was investigated by engineers. Currently the road […]
Why now more than ever there is a need for a cohesive approach from industry as a whole-Paul Fleetham
Paul Fleetham, Managing Director of Tarmac Construction, gives his views on wide an industry-wide approach to eliminating road worker abuse. Our road workers deserve respect. Our Road teams build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps the Great British public moving. It is their hard work and dedication that keeps the nation connected, enabling the transport of services and goods […]
‘The right technology can lead to better decisions,’ says Clearview’s Simon Waterfall
Clearview Intelligence’s Client Relationship Manager, Simon Waterfall, is trying to take new technology to the next level. Here, he talks to Adrian Tatum about how using the right technology can lead to better decision making and more effective outcomes. Simon Waterfall is a man on a mission. He wants to continue to ensure innovation is […]
CAV testing on motorway network moves to second phase
Galliford Try is working with Loughborough University, Innovate UK and Highways England on the second stage of the new research project investigating the implications for autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on the UK motorway network. The first stage of the project highlighted three main areas of concern for the use of CAVs on the motorway network – […]
New cycle corridor for Stockton is planned
A multi-million pound cycle ‘corridor’ is to be created in Stockton to link outer areas with the town centre. Councillors have been told the £6.2m scheme was expected to receive funding via a second tranche of the Government’s emergency active travel fund. Let’s Go Tees Valley surveyed more than a thousand residents in the Tees […]
First ever hydrogen train to be tested on UK mainline
The first ever hydrogen powered train will run on the mainline today as part of a major project in partnership with the University of Birmingham – signalling a big step forward towards the UK’s net zero targets. Today’s trials of the train, known as HydroFLEX, which have been supported with a £750,000 grant from the […]
TfWM wants smart ticketing system to help boost public transport
Government is being urged to fund a £20 million smart ticketing system in a bid to increase the use of public transport across the Midlands. The new system, which is similar to the Oyster card system used by Transport for London, would allow travellers to pay for trips on the rail, bus and tram network […]
Highways England to fund new Plymouth footbridge
Highways England is to continue its investment in the South West’s cycle ways by funding a new project in Plymouth. HE will be funding and delivering a scheme, starting early next year, to widen the Mowhay Footbridge over the A38 to improve the safety of walkers and cyclists. Since 2015 Highways England has invested more than […]
Almost 1,000 signatures to end roadworker abuse inside 24 hours
Nearly a thousand highway professionals have already signed the Stamp It Out petition launched yesterday with the aim of changing the law over abuse of roadworkers. The official government petition needs 100,000 signatures before the subject will be considered to be debated in parliament and the Safer Highways industry led initiative is calling on more […]