West Midlands Combined Authority announces £36m boost for cycling and walking
Mayor Richard Parker has secured another £36 million to invest in active travel projects to get more people cycling and walking across the region. The funding will be used by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and local councils to build more safe cycling and walking routes and deliver programmes like School Streets and Bikeability to […]
West of England secures £12m for active travel
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority will receive more than £11.7 million in government funding to help them deliver walking, wheeling and cycling schemes. A full breakdown of funding allocations has been published by Active Travel England (ATE) alongside each authority’s capability rating, which measures their ability to organise, plan and deliver walking, wheeling […]
Nottingham named as one of top local authorties for Active Travel
Nottingham City Council has been ranked as one the highest performing local authorities in a Government review of active travel infrastructure and support. Active Travel England, the government’s executive agency tasked with making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyday trips, recently published its active travel capability ratings for local authorities. Nottingham is […]
Re-flow Field Management achieves ‘G2 High Performer’ status
Re-flow have been recognised as a ‘High Performer’ in G2’s Field Service Management section – a significant milestone for the company. This recognition is particularly meaningful. It reflects the voices of our clients and the close relationships we’ve built over the years. G2 is a leading platform for software reviews, ranking products based on verified […]
LCRIG publishes new Severe Weather AI Mini-Guide
LCRIG have issues the third installment in its AI Mini-Guide Series, a set of practical, jargon-free resources designed to cut through the hype and show how AI can deliver real results in highways and road infrastructure technology. Sponsored by Colas, this new guide focuses on how AI can support local authorities in responding to severe […]
Promising start for Oxford temporary congestion charge
Early monitoring data for Oxford’s temporary congestion charge, published today by Oxfordshire County Council, shows signs of improving city centre traffic and key journey times, with some outer roads showing increased traffic. The county council’s temporary congestion charge is at points on six roads in Oxford and was introduced on 29 October. It is designed to reduce […]
Arcadis appoints Heather Polinsky as new CEO
Arcadis has announced that the Supervisory Board has nominated Heather Polinsky, currently Global President for Resilience and Mobility, as the next CEO and Chair of the Executive Board. This follows a succession planning process in line with international best practice. She will assume the role on 1 March 2026 with her appointment submitted for shareholder […]
Historic England listing saves classic British road signs
Three classic cast-iron motoring guideposts in the Cheshire parish of Ashley have been listed by Historic England following fears that they would fall victim to future road developments. The listing protects the signs from future removal or destruction. Three cast-iron guideposts offer a glimpse of early road transport in England. Dating from the late 19th […]
Lincolnshire roads at ‘significant risk’ if left unrepaired
Lincolnshire County Council has identified 10 roads in the county that face a “significant risk of rapid deterioration” if left in their current state. The authority warned that, if repairs were not carried out soon, the roads would reach a “tipping point”, which would cause them to degrade even faster. Short-term alternatives, such as patch […]
Wiltshire approves plans for delivery of major investment in bus stop infrastructure
Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the next steps for investment to upgrade bus shelters and associated infrastructure across the county. The decision to award the contract has been delegated to the Director of Highways and Transport at the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 9 December. It means the council will move ahead with a comprehensive […]