Scots walked more short journeys last year
A greater proportion of short journeys under two miles were made on foot in Scotland last year, according to a survey of the country’s transport and travel habits The Transport Scotland statisticians released yesterday from the Scottish Household Survey 2019, includes statistics about the journeys people make and how they travel. The survey found that […]
Congleton Link Road making ‘great progress’, says contractor
Contractor Graham has reported good process with the construction of the first phase of the Congleton Link Road. Graham has implemented a five-phase, sequenced programme of works, split into five mainline zones in order to meet the agreed sectional completion dates. Despite recent challenges associated with COVID-19, and inclement weather conditions, ‘great progress’ has been […]
More funding is needed to help prevent bridge strikes, says Coeval MD
More funding is needed specifically to address the problems of bridge strikes on the network, allowing road and rail operators access to the latest technology and to increase awareness. Bridge strikes could be prevented if drivers of over-height vehicles such as buses and lorries were to have access to real-time information on bridge heights on […]
One of London’s busiest roads gets a revamp to help aid sustainable travel
One of London’s busiest roads is benefiting from the construction of a range of sustainable transport improvements. Work on Gray’s Inn Road is due to start next week with changes that form part of a borough-wide cycle network that aims to make it easier and safer for more people to cycle and walk in Camden. […]
HS2 looks to AI to help cut carbon emissions
A number of HS2 construction sites are trialling a new carbon and cost estimating solution which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI). Using the AI tool, the building information model (BIM) processes are automated, allowing different design options to be simulated using different types and quantities of construction materials. This means carbon emissions and environmental impacts of construction […]
Manchester property company and TfGM join forces on active travel hub project
A Manchester property company is being supported by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in launching a new city-wide active travel initiative which will encourage people to return to the workplace safely and sustainably and support the city’s economic recovery. Bruntwood is working with TfGM to produce new pop-up hubs have been established to encourage people […]
Next round of T-TRIG grant is now open for bids
Technology companies with a focus on decarbonisation or Covid 19 recovery can now bid for a share of over £1 million in Department for Transport (DfT) funding. The Transport-Technology Research and Innovation Grants (T-TRIG), which is now in its 11th round of funding, is open to ‘entrepreneurs and innovators pioneering new ways of creating a […]
Highways England had a successful RIS1, but there is more work to do, says its Chief Executive
Highways England responded well to the Covid-19 pandemic to enable a business as usual approach to 2019/20 delivery, as it did through the whole of Roads Period 1, but there is more work to do, according to its Chief Executive, Jim O’Sullivan. In the foreword to the organisation’s annual report, Mr O’Sullivan said: “I am […]
The success of the Gigabit Britain mission relies on a key ingredient: Rich roadscape data
Gaist’s Ian Job spoke to leading telecoms and broadband organisations about the key role that rich, fresh data about the roads and roadscape will play in meeting that ambition Super-fast broadband for all is among the Government’s key priorities as it seeks to “build back better” following the Covid-19 pandemic. Rich data about our […]
Highways England confirms changes that will help improve smart motorways
Highways England has confirmed a number of proposals as part of its commitment to improve smart motorways. The plans come as part of the organisation’s annual report which suggests 18 changes. In October 2019, the Secretary of State for Transport asked the Department for Transport (DfT) to carry out a stocktake of the safety of […]