Skanska completes UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout in Cambridge
Contractor Skanska has completed the first Dutch-style roundabout in the UK in Cambridge, which has a a layout which prioritises pedestrians and cyclists over motorists, promoting ‘green’ travel. The works to redesign the existing roundabout at the junction of Queen Edith’s Way and Fendon Road in Cambridge to a Dutch-style model were delivered by Skanska […]
UK’s first electric intercity coach route to launch next month in Scotland
New electric coaches are to start their first runs between Dundee and Edinburgh, delivering the UK’s first zero emission intercity coach route. The UK’s first electric intercity coach service has been possible after transport start-up Ember secured a £490,000 loan to buy a second all-electric coach for the route. The two brand-new coaches will make […]
Three major infrastructure schemes get the go-ahead in the Humber region
Three major infrastructure schemes have been given final approval in Hull and East Yorkshire as part of the government’s Getting Building Fund. Launched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Humber Local Enterprise Partnership has now signed off £9.5 million of the £13.4 million allocated this year. This will now mean that three major projects can now […]
Manchester out to consultation on its clean air zone
Clean Air Greater Manchester is to hold two public consultations on its proposed Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Once introduced, the proposed CAZ will cover all ten local authority areas. The public will asked for their views on key elements, including the zone’s proposed boundary, daily charges, discounts and exemptions. The government has instructed Greater Manchester […]
Glasgow aims for a new start with transport as it looks to deliver a different strategy
Glasgow City Council has started a public consultation on a new transport strategy that sims to help a modern, resilient and sustainable transport system for the city. Transport accounts for a third of the carbon emissions produced by the city and with Glasgow aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030, major changes are required to […]
Development of A47 project slowed by water vole relocation
The multi-million pound scheme to revamp one of the busiest junctions on the A47 in Norfolk will only be able to take place after water voles are moved, it has been revealed. The Thickthorn junction, on the edge of Norwich, is due to be changed as part of the £300m scheme for the A47 between […]
Labour MPs call for phase-out of the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles to be brought forward to 2030
Three labour MPs have written to Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport asking him to bring the Government’s planned phase-out of the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles forward from 2040 to 2030. Kerry McCarthy MP, Matt Pennycook MP and Alan Whitehead MP said that they believed this was both ‘non-negotiable and essential’ […]
Calderdale Council to lead a new area improvement plan in Halifax
Calderdale Council is to lead a new project that will see areas of Halifax become greener, healthier and more attractive. The council is currently out to public consultation on a £1 million project, which is being delivered by Calderdale Council in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is part of a Streets for People […]
Powys highway budgets faces cuts to help council meet its 2020 budget
Powys County Council has had to take £2.6 million out of its 2020 £5 million annual road, bridge and street lighting repairs budget. All departments have been asked to make savings to help protect the council’s finances during the pandemic to make sure this year’s budget is reached. The money take out of highways still […]
TfL and London Living Streets launch footways map for the public
Transport for London (TfL) and London Living Streets have launched the Central London Footways map, which will be distributed free to Londoners. The printed map and design concept – developed by Urban Good – provides a new information about walking in the capital and will support Londoners and visitors to walk longer distances on everyday trips. The […]