Hampshire CC’s infrastructure work to continue across the county
Hampshire County Council is set to resume construction work on its main infrastructure schemes including its road and flood prevention projects. Clearance work is currently under way on the £34.5 million Stubbington bypass scheme and preparations are now being made to resume construction from mid-May. Getting the construction work underway will see more work taking […]
Rennicks launch two new COVID-19 safety solutions
Rennicks has invested in two new technologies to help increase the safety of road workers and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Personal Safety Zone (PSZ) and Fever Screening Technology bring together the latest advancements to help with safety and social distancing as well as health challenges. Ross Bullerwell, Managing Director at Rennicks said: […]
Walking and cycling plan will help the UK post Covid-19 as well
Creating a healthier, greener future by encouraging more cycling and walking should remain the focus for the UK post COVID-19 crisis, according to Xavier Brice, Chief Executive of Sustrans who was responding on behalf of the Cycling and Walking Alliance, to the Government’s pledge to commit significant funds to alternative travel. “The Walking and Cycling […]
MyCity…..your way…a new traffic management platform by Swarco
Traffic technology specialist, Swarco, has launched a new modular traffic management platform-MyCity, that gives local authorities and other operatives greater control of its systems to enable improved mobility for the public. MyCity is a web-based modular setup which means it can be tailored to suit the needs of individual towns or cities and the flexibility […]
Arcadis-future proofing your assets amid uncertainty
Organisations face unique challenges around the management and optimisation of their aging assets, which have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Solutions need to address the current pandemic reality, and also include the digitisation and future-proofing of assets. Read the full report by Arcadis at: https://www.arcadis.com/en/global/our-perspectives/asset-optimization/future-proofing-assets-amid-uncertainty/
New traffic measures introduced in Hounslow
A range of traffic-management measures are being rolled out across Hounslow to help keep pedestrians and cyclists healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The projects, which will create more space for people to follow social distancing guidelines, include closing some roads, widening pavements, improving cycling routes and introducing more ‘school streets’. The Council is […]
RAC-all road users must be considered
The RAC has responded to the Government’s plans to invest £2 billion in active travel, saying the needs of all road users still need to be considered. Nicolas Lyes, the RAC’s Head of Roads Policy said: “We welcome the Government’s approach to increasing safe cycling and active travel for people to get about, particularly as […]
London’s ULEZ-a year on…..
In March, motorbike insurer, Bikesure, surveyed Londoners on their experiences of the capital’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), which came in force in April last year. The key findings include: *65.3% of Londoners changed their usual mode of transport for the ULEZ. *19.6% of those who changed, now use a low0emissions motorcycle or scooter/moped *26.7% […]
West Midlands to be central to new fast-tracked e-scooter trials
The West Midlands will play host to one of the Government’s fast-tracked e-scooter trials announced as part of the new £2 billion investment in alternative travel. Like all regions of the country, extra pressure is expected to be put on the region’s transport network when Covid-19 lockdown restrictions start to be lifted but people still […]
Cycling and walking at the heart of a new transport revolution in the UK
The Government has launched a £2 billion campaign to put walking and cycling at the centre of a huge change to the way people travel to reveal pressure on public transport. Pop-up bike lanes with protected space for cycling, wider pavements, safer junctions, and cycle and bus-only corridors will be created in England within weeks […]