TfL, the Met Police and Enfield Council working together to reduce A10 danger
TfL, working alongside Enfield Council and the Met Police, is introducing a range of measures to reduce road danger and tackle road-related anti-social behaviour on the A10. The measures include extending the existing average-speed camera system, new lane markings, and an injunction prohibiting ‘car cruising’. TfL is determined to work in partnership with the Met […]
Medway adopts pre-wet gritting, cutting salt use by 20%
VolkerHighways’ Medway highway maintenance contract has entered its second year of using pre-wet salt to grit the road network as an alternative to traditional dry salt. Pre-wetted salt is a mixture of dry rock salt that has been coated with a liquid brine solution before being spread on the road surface, essentially making it wet […]
Series of events planned to mark 135 years of the Forth Bridge
The 135th anniversary of the iconic Forth Bridge is to be marked with a series of community events. The world famous cantilever rail crossing was opened by the then Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, on the 4 March 1890, following around seven years of construction. The Forth Bridge is 2467 meters in length and […]
Government allocates £120m to extend EV grants
DfT has announced an extension of the plug-in van grant and additional funding for electric taxis, motorbikes, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The move aims to accelerate the country’s transition to zero-emission transport. The £120 million investment reinforces the government’s broader strategy to phase out fossil fuel-dependent vehicles and make electric alternatives more accessible. Lilian Greenwood, Future of Roads Minister, confirmed […]
Local Transport Plan approved by Suffolk County Council Cabinet
Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet has approved a Local Transport Plan to improve how people travel round the county. The plan has been updated to set out the council’s vision for the transport network from 2025 to 2040. It provides the context, policy and objectives to improve travel options for Suffolk’s residents and visitors. As part […]
Next steps for Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 announced
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the next steps for Phase 2 of the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT2) project, which will see the Glider service extended to north and south Belfast. Work will begin on this phase later this year. Minister Kimmins said: “The Belfast Rapid Transit Glider service has been a huge […]
Cheshire East launches consultation on Local Transport Plan
Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation asking for views on a proposed vision for the local transport network which will form the basis of a new Local Transport Plan. The plan will set out the authority’s framework for future transport investment to grow the economy, improve the wellbeing of our community, reduce environmental impacts […]
Dudley: Over £8 million spent on roads and potholes in 10 months
More than £8 million has been spent Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council repairing potholes and resurfacing roads and pathways since April 2024, new figures reveal. It comes as West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) announced an extra £8.8 million in government funding – on top of the £24 million already allocated – for the region’s councils to […]
West Midlands AI technology wins major global award for road safety innovation
A pioneering road safety project in the West Midlands that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has earned global recognition for its role in improving road safety. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), in partnership with VivaCity, has received the Most Promising Project Award at the International Invention and Innovation Competition for their innovative ‘Near […]
Telford & Wrekin: £700,000 investment for active travel schemes
Telford & Wrekin Council has secured almost £700,000 from Government to make walking, wheeling and cycling more accessible and provide people with more choices as to how they travel around the borough. Councillor Ollie Vickers, (Lab) Cabinet Member for the Economy said: “We are lucky in Telford and Wrekin as we can walk, wheel or […]