Protect your ‘green roads’ to help deliver safer active travel on the network
Prioritisation of roads chosen for temporary or permanent new cycle or walkways need to be in the best condition possible to help create a safer network for cyclists and pedestrians, according to Howard Robinson, Managing Director of ASI Solutions. ASI Solutions supports the Government’s agenda for a ‘green recovery’ and is urging local authority and […]
How Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is adapting its social value approach through COVID-19
Social Value is a fundamental part of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s operational values. It is entrenched in our Total Commitments through Enhancing Communities, brought to life every day, on every project, by our people, writes Joely Sockett, Social Values Advisor, Morgan Sindall. We take individual and collective pride in the positive impact that we have on […]
Safer Highways launches second annual Thriving at Work survey
Safer Highways has launched its second annual Thriving at Work survey into the standards of provision around workplace mental health. The organisation, also known for its SH L!ve conference and exhibition and Mental Health Summit, last year sampled the 100 biggest organisations who work, not only on the strategic road network, but also who serve […]
Rennicks and Vista form new partnership to deliver workplace safety solutions
Rennicks has announced a partnership with Vista, the largest independent business-critical technology deployment and support business in the UK to help organisations apply effective health and safety measures in the workplace. Last month, Rennicks announced investment in two technologies-The Rennicks Personal Safety Zone (PSZ), and Rennicks Fever Screening Technology. The first of these innovative technologies is the […]
CIHT announces winners of its first ever digital awards
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has announced the winners of its first ever digital awards. The awards across 11 categories attracted over 150 high quality entries. Martin Tugwell, CIHT President said: “The CIHT awards recognise the remarkable achievements of those working in highways and transportation and are one of the most respected events […]
TfL gives Southwark Council £1.3 million for emergency transport measures
The London Borough of Southwark has been awarded £1.3 million by Transport for London (TfL) for emergency measures including dealing with ‘rat-runs’ and banning traffic from outside schools. The council’s 18 successful bids include building cycle routes, social distancing space in town centres, implementing low traffic neighbourhoods, which stop rat-running by closing off streets to vehicles, and […]
TfN sets out 13-point plan to ‘rebuild and transform’ the North
Transport for the North has called for a commitment from government to an Economic Recovery Plan to rebuild and transform the region as part of plans for its Northern Infrastructure Pipeline of essential road and rail projects. The North’s political and business leaders are today calling on the Government for rapid transport investment that will […]
Sustainable travel central to Lancaster CC’s Morecambe funding bid
Sustainable travel and improved walking and cycling facilities is at the heart of a £25 million bid by Lancaster City Council to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, to help regenerate Morecambe town centre. This is part of plans to make central Morecambe a better place to live, visit and trade and builds on extensive […]
Innovate UK calls for businesses to apply for £15m zero emissions fund
Businesses can now apply for a share of a £15 million Innovate UK fund to support the development of zero emission vehicle technologies and a supporting supply chain. This forms part of the Government’s £80 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Driving the Electronic Revolution Challenge to help the UK put green technologies at the heart […]
Preferred bidder announced for A465
The Future Valleys consortium (FCC, Roadbridge, Meridiam, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) and Atkins) has been appointed Preferred Bidder by the Welsh Government on the sections 5 and 6 project on the A465. Future Valleys is a consortium comprising large international construction companies, alongside established financial investors, each with significant experience of working in partnership with the […]