Birmingham’s Highways Private Initiative could be cancelled, says council
Birmingham’s Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, worth £50 million per year to the city, could be cancelled by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. The PFI deal would see Birmingham receive £600m over the next 12 years to upgrade and maintain the city’s roads, pavements and streetlights. However, it is now widely believed the government is set to […]
ADEPT and Future Highways Research Group achieve major milestone in publishing new carbon reporting guidance for highways infrastructure and maintenance
In a major milestone towards the standardisation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations for the UK, new guidance for local highways authorities (LHAs), that includes Scope 3 emissions, has been launched today. The Carbon Calculation & Accounting Standard (CCAS) Carbon Reporting Guidance for Local Highways Authorities (GHG Scopes 1, 2 & 3) has been published by […]
Staffordshire Police chooses Truvelo’s mobile enforcement solution
Truvelo, a leading provider of traffic enforcement solutions, has announced that it has secured a new contract with Staffordshire Police for its LASERcam 4 and VMS mobile enforcement solution. The contract was awarded through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Traffic Technology and Associated Services (TTAS) framework, which offers public sector customers a fast and compliant […]
Transport Secretary’s insight into ‘money-saving’ pothole fixer
The Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper, was given a live demonstration of a machine which is helping fix Britain’s roads and help contribute towards ending the ‘scourge’ of potholes. Mr Harper was shown the JCB Pothole Pro during a visit to the company’s Derbyshire engine plant and saw for himself how the machine […]
Scrapping HS2 Northern leg should bring transport and infrastructure investment in Staffordshire, says council leaders
Scrapping the northern leg of HS2 should bring transport benefits to Staffordshire, council leaders have said Confirmation that the Phase 2a leg of the high speed rail project between Birmingham and Manchester would be scrapped came last month. Senior figures at Staffordshire County Council have said they believe the decision will create opportunities for money […]
Bus passengers on the rise with £2 bus fare cap
Bus passenger numbers across Devon are on the up and it’s hoped that the recent Government announcement to extend the £2 bus fare scheme could encourage others to get on board, according to Devon County Council. The £2 single fare cap has now been extended until the end of 2024. The move will be applauded […]
CU Phosco Lighting announce cost-savings on new and improved traditional lighting range
The UK’s largest family-owned manufacturer of outdoor lighting has announced a number of improvements to their traditional lighting range, including enhanced lumen performance, superior efficacy and lighting quality. The range, ideal for retrofit lighting or projects that needs a traditional-style lantern with the latest LED technology for optimal energy savings, promises to be their most […]
North East Lincolnshire Council starts search for contractors for a four-year capital works framework
North East Lincolnshire has started the process to find new contractors for its four-year, £30m capital works programme. The work will include internal and external construction, including repairs, maintenance and refurbishment, as well as work on new capital projects. In addtion, it covers extensions to council-owned assets such as leisure centres, schools and academies, reports […]
Radical changes to rail tickets urged as part of new report
Campaign for Better Transport is calling for a Best Price Guarantee, a low-cost monthly public transport ticket and rewards for frequent travellers in the form of Rail Miles as it launches its blueprint for fares and ticketing reform at Kings Cross Railway Station in London today (31 October). A fare future for rail: A blueprint […]
Nearly one in five older people in Wales say public transport is a major challenge
Nearly one in five older people in Wales say public transport is a challenge for them, according to a new survey. Age Cymru’s fourth annual What matters to you? survey of almost 1200 older people across Wales found that 18% of older people were dissatisfied with public transport in Wales, reports Nation Cymru. Respondents said reduced or […]
