Active Travel work moves up a gear in Dundee
More than £1.25 million worth of work is to start on the next phase of the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel Project on Monday November 13. This will deliver the Caste Green & Mill Street Shared Cycleway and footway, which includes improvements at the Castle Lane/Esplanade junction. Funded by the Scottish Government through Sustrans […]
Court rejects legal challenge to Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone
A legal challenge to stop the operation of Glasgow’s Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) has failed. The case, brought by a car repair firm operating within the zone, said the restrictions on high-polluting vehicles would be detrimental for business. Following a two-day hearing in Edinburgh, the Court of Session rejected criticisms levelled at the scheme, saying […]
New technology used to assess Staffordshire’s roads
Highways inspectors in Staffordshire will soon have another tool in their bid to assess the condition of the county’s roads—AI. As inspectors make their way around the county, a smartphone app mounted to the windscreen will collect video data. Officers then upload the footage to be processed via AI, giving them a full picture of […]
Transport Planning Society calls for introduction of National Transport Strategy
There should be a National Transport Strategy that aligns with spatial planning and the devolved nations’ transport strategies, alongside delivery of an integrated, accessible and affordable public transport system across the UK, according to the Transport Planning Society. TPS has published its member-led manifesto setting out a five-point plan to improve the transport network. The Society […]
VolkerHighways awarded a place on Barnet Council’s Highways Maintenance Works Framework
VolkerHighways has announced that it has secured a place on Barnet Council’s major Highways Maintenance Works Framework Lot 1 contract for the provision of Traffic Safety and Management services. The four-year framework will enable the council to effectively provide business resilience to support the management and maintenance of the council’s highways network. It will be […]
TT2 set to improve Tyne Tunnel experience by making it easier to pay tolls
The payment system for the Tyne Tunnel is set to be upgraded to ensure that it is easier to make payments following customer feedback. TT2, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels, is enabling tolls to be paid via free mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. As a result of the updates, the payment system will […]
RAC deals with record number of third-quarter pothole breakdowns, but there are solutions…
The poor condition of Britain’s local roads has led to the RAC dealing with the highest number of pothole-related breakdowns it has seen in any third quarter since it began recording this data in 2006. RAC patrols went to the rescue of 5,978 drivers from July to September for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs […]
Register for the TRL Road Safety webinar in association with Highways News
Speed is a critical factor in preventing life-changing injuries during a crash. So why aren’t we doing more to manage speeds on our roads? Join TRL for a webinar featuring a panel of leading experts who will share their experiences on speed and consider if we need to change our attitudes towards the speeds of […]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2023:Honouring Lives Lost and Supporting the Bereaved
Communities across the UK will come together on Sunday, November 19th, 2023, to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – a day dedicated to commemorating the millions of lives lost and families destroyed by road collisions worldwide. The annual event, held on the third Sunday of November, sheds light on the […]
Tarmac is awarded Gold membership by The 5% Club
For two year’s running, Tarmac has been awarded Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2023-24 Employer Audit Scheme. The award recognises the company’s significant contribution to the continued development of all its employees through “earn and learn” schemes such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes and sponsored student course placements. The 5% Club is a dynamic movement […]
