Motability study reveals public transport fears of young disabled travellers
More than half of young disabled people feel unsafe using public transport in the UK, a study has suggested. The Motability Foundation has shared its research into the experiences and barriers that young disabled people face when travelling by public transport so that the transport sector can understand their needs and involve them moving forward […]
Opinion: Breaking the Cycle – Why road maintenance needs a revolution
Innovation in road maintenance and repair remains an elusive goal for many local authorities, constrained by entrenched practices and excessive bureaucracy. Despite the promise of new government funding, much of it risks being squandered without meaningful change in how contracts are managed, and innovation is embraced, says Christie Raptaki, CEO and founder of Roadfill. The […]
Hull’s TravelWise Week campaign shortlisted for national award
Hull City Council could secure back-to-back national awards for promoting active and sustainable travel to residents, businesses and communities, after being shortlisted for the 2024 TravelWise Week Awards. Modeshift, the not-for-profit sustainable travel organisation that organises TravelWise Week, has confirmed that Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the TravelWise Week Campaign – Local Authority […]
National Highways goes on the road to bring added value to South West communities
National Highways’ teams have been helping local communities with two new year projects in Devon and Cornwall. Through its Social Value funding stream, the company is investing in a number of community projects in the South West, and the latest initiatives have seen project teams volunteering close to the M5 and A30. Following funding for […]
More super-span gantries successfully installed on M25
Two super-span gantries were successfully installed over the M25 on Saturday night (25 Jan), marking another milestone on the scheme. The gantries measuring an impressive 44 and 54 metres in lenght, were constructed off-site, stretching over eight lanes of the M25 carriageway and its two slip roads at junction 28. When operational, the gantries will […]
Major investment for minor highways
A £100 million framework tender seeking contractors to conduct minor highways works across Yorkshire and the Humber has been released. The framework, being tendered by Leeds City Council on behalf of Yorkshire Highway Alliance covers all minor highway and civil engineering works within the boundaries of Leeds City Council, but also for provision to conduct […]
West Midlands Mayor appoints experts to improve road safety and increase active travel
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has made two major appointments to deliver on his pledges to improve road safety and boost cycling and walking across the region. These are the first commissioners appointed by the Mayor and will advise on road safety and active travel – the collective term for cycling and walking […]
Cyclist and pedestrians get half-million pound Belfast boost
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £580,000 investment in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for Belfast. The work to upgrade 1.2km of Stranmillis Embankment eastern footway and cycle track commenced yesterday, and is expected to take 15 weeks to complete. Commenting Minister O’Dowd said: “This substantial investment includes reconstruction and improvement of the […]
CPT calls for exemption of Closed-Door School Services from Bus Open Data
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has called on the Government to exempt closed-door school services from Bus Open Data (BODS) requirements. In a paper shared with the Department for Transport, CPT argues that current regulations place an unnecessary burden on operators of these services, leading to increased costs, administrative complexity, andpotential safety concerns. Key […]
Data Sustains Life: World-first data project to reduce road crash deaths
TRL is partnering with University Hospital Southampton to reduce road deaths by linking health records and road traffic collision data for the first time. The partners have been awarded £500,000 in funding by the Department for Transport and the Road Safety Trust to launch a world-first initiative: the Data Sustains Life project. Over the next […]