New scheme launched to boost health and wellbeing in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire County Council has launched a new active travel scheme to encourage more people to get into walking and cycling in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Funded by Active Travel England, the Inspiring New Travel Options (INTO) initiative aims to get adults into active travel to improve their health and wellbeing. The scheme aims to support adults living with […]
Former Somerset rail bridge to become active travel route
A disused railway bridge that has become a notorious fly-tipping spot could soon become an active travel route under new plans. Stump Cross Bridge carries Ridge Road in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, over the disused Cheddar Valley railway line, which was closed in 1963, reports the BBC. The bridge had fallen into disrepair and become a […]
Survey of bus and tram users reveals what people want to see in Nottingham
A passenger survey has revealed that people rate the city’s public transport system highly – but would like to see more buses and trams. Nottingham City Council asked the questions over July and August this year, based on a similar survey from 2019, to give the public an opportunity to explain what works well and […]
The field efficiency checklist according to Re-Flow
With increasing pressure to meet tight deadlines and deliver jobs on time and under budget, many businesses are looking to optimise their operations and improve efficiency. Digitising processes, through the use of field management software, has become common practice. With so many options to choose from you may be wondering where to start and what […]
National Highways, Amey and Multevo work collaboratively to deliver savings on cost and carbon
National Highways and Amey have embarked on a project to create more efficient and cost-effective solutions to delivering small scale patching on the strategic road network. A number of supply chain partners presented their solutions and Multevo were successfully awarded the project. The project trial focussed on ‘corrective’ patching i.e., fixing the problem alongside planned […]
Lancashire County Council’s highways teams prepare for Storm Agnes
Lancashire County Council’s highways teams are preparing in the run up to Storm Agnes which is due today (Wednesday, September 27). The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong and disruptive winds from midday on Wednesday (September 27) to 7am on Thursday (September 28). People are being warned that this will bring […]
Cash accepted by Barnsley Council cabinet for transport schemes
Money set aside to improve transport links across Barnsley has been accepted by ruling cabinet members – paving the way for a series of schemes to take place. Smithies Bridge, Royston and Penistone – as well as active travel hubs at Elsecar and Darton – will all receive work thanks to the City Region Sustainable […]
Luton Council condemns abuse on road workers after two serious incidents
Two serious incidents of abuse on road workers maintaining Luton’s road network has led to the council and its contractor, VolkerHighways, reinforcing their condemnation of abuse on anyone that works on the public highway. In one incident that took place in Dallow Road, road workers and traffic management operatives were verbally abused and threatened by […]
Liberal Democrats pledge to reverse cuts to cycling and walking budgets
A motion supporting reversing government cuts to cycling and walking in England at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference passed during this morning’s debate on transport. Cycling UK has reacted to support the commitment, but urged the Party to be bolder in its ambitions. Ministers cut the dedicated budget for cycling and walking by 75% in March 2023, […]
TfL and London Councils launch next phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils, participating London boroughs and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and Voi have today launched the second phase of the rental e-scooters trial in the capital. The operators were selected earlier this summer following a competitive procurement process, where their ability to meet strict safety requirements and high operating standards was […]
