Highways England to work with Network Rail to help improve transport infrastructure at new stations
Highways England and Network Rail are to work closer together in an attempt to improve transport infrastructure for both road users and rail passengers. This new approach, will also make it easier for other organisations involved in delivering local transport systems to work with them. The two organisation have jointly published new guidance -New Station […]
Investment of £1.2bn over 20 years could prevent more than 8,000 fatal and series injuries on the UK road network, says new report
An investment of £1.2bn over the next 20 years could prevent more than 8,000 fatal and serious injuries, according to the Road Safety Foundation and Ageas. The funding would go towards improving around 3,000 miles of roads and would also boost the UK’s economic recovery and save society almost £4.4bn over the same period, according […]
Silvertown Tunnel to cost almost £2bn, says report
The Silvertown Tunnel which will connect Greenwich with London’s Docklands will cost Transport for London (TfL) almost £2bn over the next three decades, reports City AM. It said although the actual construction of the Silvertown Tunnel remains at £1bn, figures from the capital’s transport operator show that the overall cost for building, maintaining and operating […]
TfL prioritises cyclists and pedestrians on London Bridge during the day
Transport for London has prioritised access on London Bridge during the day to cyclists, pedestrians, buses, taxis and motorcyclists after it reopened this week after essential maintenance work. This means cars are not allowed on the bridge between 7am and 7pm Monday-Friday but are allowed any other time including having full access at the weekend. […]
Future Transport Visions Group launches to help young transport professionals
A new initiative that aims to help young professionals shape the future of transport has been launched. The Future Transport Visions Group – an initiative funded by the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund aims to fund group research and development projects that enable cross-industry collaboration between people in the first ten years of their career. FTVG […]
Transport Scotland searches for consultants to help with claims advice, qualification and cost estimation support
Transport Scotland has started the procurement process for a multiple supplier framework agreement for claims advice, quantification and cost estimation services. It is looking to obtain the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultants, capable of providing specialist dispute and claims advice services to support dispute/claim resolution during scheme development and/or construction stages. Transport Scotland […]
Over £9m to be invested in Rotherham’s roads over the next year
More than £9 million of capital investment is being proposed for Rotherham’s transport network over the next year with a further almost £6 million earmarked to improve the borough’s roads, according to the council. The news comes as Rotherham Council plans to invest £24 million in local transport over the next four years as part […]
Chevron TM launches new sanitisation and cleaning service for the highways sector
A new specialist COVID-19 sanitisation and cleaning service has been developed for the highways sector that can replace daily cleaning regimes and give up to 30 days protection. Using government guidance, the Chevron Highway Services Division is now offering the specialist COVID-19 sanitisation service for its highways clients covering assets including office buildings, factories, vehicles […]
The start of a new era for Highways England?-the Jim O’Sullivan interview
As he announces his departure as Chief Executive in the new year, Highways England’s Jim O’Sullivan talks to Adrian Tatum about RIS2, its Delivery Plan and why safety has to be an on-going commitment. There’s a sense that it might be the beginning of a new era for Highways England. The Road Investment Strategy 2 […]
Transport Secretary’s plan to tackle graffiti on road and rail network
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced plans to tackle the ‘blight’ on graffiti on the road and rail networks. Mr Shapps has written to the rail industry, calling for a long-term plan to tackle the issue. He said the proposals should build on the action already taken, including a review of response times to graffiti […]