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 […]
Eco Rewards Green and Active Travel scheme set to achieve long term behavioural shift in Bracknell Forest
An Eco Rewards’ scheme in Berkshire is offering incentives to promote greener travel, healthier lifestyle choices, and reduced carbon footprint, driving long-term behaviour change and supporting children to be active. As part of the unique scheme, users can report their cycling, walking, and active travel journeys by scanning over 150 QR codes throughout Bracknell Forest […]
SWARCO supporting Cambridgeshire’s journey to seamless traffic management
Recent upgrades to Cambridgeshire County Council’s traffic and parking management system have created a more connected and sustainable city in several ways: Through SWARCO’s MyCity platform, Cambridgeshire has unified 120+ traffic and parking assets into a single, intelligent system, improved traffic flow using real-time data and Floating Car Data insights, reduced congestion and enhanced air […]
RECHARGE UK calls for “clear and consistent long term EV policy signals”
Matthew Adams, Head of Transport at RECHARGE UK, the EV arm of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), has issued a response to the Climate Change Committee’s 7th carbon budget. “It is now clear that the success of HGV decarbonisation in many cases after 2040 lies with electric batteries,” insisted Adams. “It is therefore critical that the Government include […]