£5.8m active travel bridge business case backed in Fife
Plans to deliver a key active travel link in Levenmouth have taken a significant step forward after the business case was approved by councillors. Members of Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee today agreed to progress delivery of the Mountfleurie Active Travel Bridge through Network Rail and their contractor as part of the River Leven Regeneration Programme. […]
South West to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment after government transport project investment
The South West of the UK will benefit from new railway stations and funding for a West of England mass transit system in a major funding boost to create stronger public transport networks. A total of £36 billion in savings from HS2 will be reinvested in hundreds of transport projects across the country, delivering more buses, reopening railway stations […]
Flow Labs and TomTom announce major data partnership to bring agencies unprecedented traffic data accuracy
Flow Labs, a transportation software technology leader specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and transportation data integration, announced a new partnership with TomTom, the location technology specialist with over 30 years of leadership in global mapping, navigation and traffic data. The collaboration marks a significant leap forward in the quality, accuracy, and security of transportation data […]
More footpath improvement works planned for Hull
Several streets across Hull will undergo essential resurfacing next month, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and resurfacing works will take place on Benedict Road, Chanterlands Avenue, Chester Road, Helmsley Grove, Hessle Road, Wascana Close, Luton Road, and Woodgate Road. The improvements will involve […]
RAC urges Chancellor to consider refreshed plug-in car grant
The RAC has called for the Chancellor to consider a refreshed plug-in car grant to help more drivers afford to be able to switch to electric cars sooner, Following new figures out this week from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on new car registrations, RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “Following a record-breaking […]
Work to start on next Inverness – Beauly walking and cycling link
Work will begin shortly on a new stretch of walking and cycling pathway between Dunballoch and Cabrich, linking the existing Lovat Bridge – Dunballoch pathway with the minor road to Cabrich and onwards to Moniack. Highland Council will provide a safe, segregated, comfortable option for those walking and cycling and marks the creation of another […]
New sustainable travel hub will offer students a range of transport choices
Derby City Council and the University of Derby have joined forces to create a sustainable travel hub at the University’s Kedleston Road site. Approximately 15,000 students and 3,000 staff are based at the University’s largest and busiest site on Kedleston Road, which is two miles from the city centre. The hub will be the first […]
Over three tonnes of carbon saved in Warwickshire during Cycle September 2023
Cyclists across Warwickshire saved over 3225kg of Carbon this September when they got on their bikes and chose active travel for work and leisure. Warwickshire County Council is part of the Love to Ride family of partner organisations, giving residents, businesses, and community groups access to the best rewards and resources that encourage cycling for […]
Boost for Scotland and UK-wide transport connectivity
A total of £36 billion in savings from HS2 will be reinvested in hundreds of transport projects across the UK, according to the government. Yesterday the government announced the Network North plan, which will build better connectivity across the North and Midlands with faster journey times, increased capacity and more frequent, reliable services, it said. And connections will also be […]
Scottish transport minister chairs first A83 Taskforce meeting
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop has chaired her first meeting of the A83 Taskforce, held in Lochgilphead. The members of the Taskforce, which includes local politicians, representatives of Argyll and Bute Council, community councils and business organisations, were updated on the plans for the medium-term solution along the existing Old Military Road. They were also given […]
