New study shows a small number of AVs on the road network helps improve emissions and traffic flow
A small number of autonomous vehicles on the road network could help deliver fewer emissions as well as help traffic flow faster and safer, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. The researchers modelled the flow of hybrid traffic, that which combines traditional, human-operated vehicles with […]
New draft strategy for Limerick presented by NTA
A radical transformation of the cycling environment in Limerick is a major part of a draft Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) which has been published by the country’s National Transport Authority (NTA) alongside Limerick City and County Council, Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. A 184km cycling network is being suggested, of […]
New report on Wales’ climate change responsibilities calls for a ban on new roads and improvements to public transport
A ban on new roads and improvement in bus and train services should be made if Wales is to play a major part in tackling climate change, a report by Friends of the Earth Cymru (FOEC). It said transport is the ‘problem sector’ in Wales for carbon emissions with only a small reduction in emissions […]
Work on A18 safety improvements set to continue
Work to make sections of the A18 safer is to continue over the coming weeks. A right turn lane is being installed on Barton Street into Utterby as part of £2.8million safety improvements. Work originally began in May but was stopped while investigative work was carried out on drainage issues at the junction. It is […]
New online round table to explore effective winter maintenance planning during the pandemic
An online round table exploring how the highways industry can plan effective winter maintenance during the pandemic is to take place on September 16th. Organised by the UK User Group for highways and transport technology and information specialist, Vaisala, which made up of UK local authorities and suppliers and hosted by the Local Council Roads […]
Safer Highways Mental Health report goes digital
This year’s Safer Highways Mental Health Report Launch is set to go digital to alleviate fears of second wave of Covid-19. The organisation, known for its work on health, safety and wellbeing in the sector, said: “In what has been an incredibly challenging year for the industry as a whole and having taken into account […]
A share of £2 million available to support local clean air projects in England
A share of £2m is being made available to support local clean air projects in England, with the Government launching the latest tranche of funding from its Air Quality Grant scheme. The scheme aimed at helping schools, businesses, and communities reduce the health impacts of air pollution, is open for local authorities in England to […]
Bus and public transport services to be debated in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire’s public transport network and the continued role it will platy in the Covid 19 recovery, will be the topic of discussion at the next West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee Members will hear about the longer term strategy for the recovery of the region’s transport network, including how the pandemic has caused a […]
Glasgow to introduce car free zones around 21 primary schools
Glasgow City Council is to raise its efforts on road safety for primary school pupils across the city with a plan to introduce car free zones around 21 city primary schools. An on-going trial of car free zones has seen significant reductions in traffic around six primary schools with 69% fewer vehicles identified outside those […]
More funding for cycling and walking and hydrogen technology in Scotland’s latest Programme for Government
The next five years will see £500 million invested in cycling and walking in Scotland, according to its new Programme for Government. There will also be further development of hydrogen-powered vehicles to cut emissions and dedicated lanes, initially in Glasgow, to be dedicated to buses and other vehicles carrying multiple vehicles. The Programme for Government […]