Cardiff Council becomes first to tackle ‘SUV carspreading’ with fairer parking charges
Councillors in Cardiff will today (Thurs 16 Oct) vote on plans to tackle the scourge of ‘carspreading’ with plans to implement fairer parking charges for the heaviest vehicles in the city. The move has been welcomed by campaigners and the mother of a teenage boy who was hit by a car outside their home. The official […]
National Highways advances cabling work to complete Saltash Tunnel upgrade
National Highways’ modernisation of the Saltash Tunnel is progressing and has now reached the main phase of technology work. The 37-year-old tunnel is in need of a major refurbishment scheme to bring it up to modern standards, and the first phase of the Tunnel and Traffic Control System upgrade – including the bulk of the […]
Cambridgeshire Council reports to Government on additional highways funding
Councillors at the Cambridgeshire Highways and Transport Committee have heard about the changes the council has made to Highways Maintenance, which have delivered improvements over the past year. In June, Cambridgeshire County Council responded to a request by the Department for Transport (DfT) for local highway authorities to produce detailed transparency reports on maintenance activities, […]
Sadiq Khan calls for Government investment in London’s transport infrastructure
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has reiterated his calls on the Government to back big transport projects and invest in the capital’s infrastructure ahead of next month’s Budget. In a keynote speech to business leaders at the London Transport Museum’s annual fundraising dinner, the Mayor outlined how investing in the capital’s transport infrastructure can […]
Winvic achieves Net Carbonzero certification
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has announced it has achieved Net Carbonzero certification through the Achilles Climate Impact Programme, following verification under ISO14064 Part 3. Now operating as a Carbon Neutral business, Winvic has reduced its […]
TfL criticised for ‘lax’ nuisance noise enforcement
TfL has come under fire for only bringing four prosecutions against passengers for loud phone conversations or playing audio on their devices since 2020. Data revealed by a Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows that just three fines worth £705 in total have been issued, says the BBC. The Liberal Democrats urged TfL to bring […]
Kiely Group hosts CPD-accredited surface treatment seminar with IHE
Kiely Group recently hosted their first CPD-accredited Surface Treatment Seminar in partnership with the Instituteof Highway Engineers (IHE) and Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) at the Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club. The event was tailored for an audience of local authorities, tier one contractors, and industry specialists looking to deepen their understanding of […]
£100m Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass plan revived
The Welsh Government has revived its plans for the A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass, launching early market engagement for a £100m road scheme to cut congestion and improve safety in Carmarthenshire, says Construction Enquirer. The project, confirmed in the National Transport Delivery Plan, will see a new route built to divert traffic away from the […]
iRAP calls for national governments to include walking and cycling in their climate commitments
The Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), and its 400 supporters including iRAP (International Road Assessment Programme), have called on national governments to join the momentum for integrating walking and cycling into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in advance of COP30 with the signing of an Open Letter. Enabling more people to walk and cycle […]
Cambridgeshire councillors approve 20mph schemes to enhance road safety
New applications for 20mph schemes have been agreed by Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways and Transport Committee. Local community groups and Parish and Town Councils were invited by the council to apply for funding to introduce 20mph speed limits in their areas, to make streets safer for residents and encourage active travel. £160,000 has been allocated […]