Wales: Transport Secretary outlines plan for targeted 20mph change
The Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work with councils to deliver targeted change to the implementation of 20mph, Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates has said. In a speech outlining his transport priorities to the Senedd, the Cabinet Secretary pledged to put the voice of Welsh citizens at the heart of decision […]
SMMT: EVs drive down carbon emissions and lift vehicle ownership to record high
The number of vehicles on UK roads reached a record high in 2023, rising by 1.7% to 41,404,589 vehicles, according to new Motorparc data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – with plug-in vehicles driving the biggest growth in car ownership since 2016. Total cars on the road rose by […]
UltraCrete partners with VolkerHighways to support ALMA Beacon Charity
Highway maintenance manufacturer UltraCrete were delighted to assist VolkerHighways with the latest phase of this ambitious project and donated eight tubs of Instagrip anti-skid patch repair to rectify a damaged step and walkway at the community facility. Members of the UltraCrete team also volunteered their time to complete the works. Instagrip is ideal for the […]
ITS UK celebrates reaching 175 members
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the voice of the UK’s transport technology industry, has reached the milestone of 175 members, having seen strong growth over the past year. Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, said: “We’re very happy to announce today that 175 organisations are now part of the ITS UK community, showing the […]
HITRANS urges public to give views on 20-year vision for improved transport in Highlands and Islands
How can access to public and shared transport be improved in the Highlands and Islands? And how can walking, wheeling and cycling be made more accessible in communities across the region? These are some of the issues being explored in a public consultation to shape a 20-year vision for transport improvements in the Highlands, Moray, […]
Launching a Landmark: Celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge
On 22 June, London’s defining landmark, Tower Bridge announces free, summer-long exhibition: Launching A Landmark: The Unseen Opening Weeks. The new exhibition, will showcase a collection of never-before-seen photography from the Bridge’s final few weeks of construction and public opening 130 years ago in 1894, featuring the workers of the Bridge and members of the […]
New Welsh Cabinet Secretary sets out priorities for Transport
he Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates, will outline his transport priorities, including plans for 20 mph, in the Senedd this afternoon. Listening is the immediate priority for the Cabinet Secretary on the subject 20mph. He will say the Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work in partnership […]
National Highways: Stockbury Flyover will open to M2 and A249 motorists in July
Highway bosses have confirmed when they hope a highly-anticipated multi-million-pound flyover will open to motorists. National Highways’ M2 Junction 5 project manager, Daniel Rollinson, have confirmed when the highly anticipated multi-million-pound flyover will open to motorists. Rollinson says if all goes well, the £92 million Stockbury Flyover will be available to traffic in July, says […]
ULEZ Let Off: Surrey man accrued huge fines after misreading rules and dog eats post
A motorcyclist from Surrey who feared financial ruin after being hit with thousands of pounds in ULEZ fines has spoken of his relief – after they were suddenly cancelled. Del Hudson, 54, said the fines incurred on his 900cc motorbike could have left him with considerable money woes. He racked up the penalties in the […]
Edinburgh SUV ban: Council warns of ‘complex’ and ‘messy’ situation
Attempting to ban SUVs from parts of Edinburgh could become “complex” and “messy,” council transport chiefs have said. It comes after councillors backed a call to consider introducing restrictions on larger cars, with one claiming some army tanks have better visibility than “gas-guzzling” SUVs as a motion was passed last year. Edinburgh Live reports that City transport convener Councillor […]