Amey announces first 2025 Journey to Work event
Building on the success of the Journey to Work (J2W) employability programme in 2024, Amey has announced that its first 2025 event will take place on Wednesday, 5 February, at Longsight Library,Manchester, from 10am to 1pm. Timed this year to coincide with Race Equality Week, J2W is a collaborative initiative designed to support those furthest […]
Berkshire: More than 1,400 oppose “playground” crossing
More than 1,400 people have called for changes to a controversial junction that underwent a £5.5m makeover last year. Detractors said California Crossroads in Finchampstead, Berkshire, looked like a “playground” following the Wokingham Borough Council work and was an “accident waiting to happen”. The intersection between Finchampstead Road and Nine Mile Ride was closed between […]
Fife: Storm Éowyn clean-up continues
Storm Eowyn has caused real challenges for Fifers over the weekend and the clean up is continuing. With a number of roads still closed across the Kingdom and many trees to clear, the advice is still to take care if you’re out and about. “Our teams are clearing roads and making areas safe. And with […]
Help determine the economic impact of ITS
ITS UK is launching a new economic study to understand the size and impact of the intelligent transport sector in the UK. The new project will look to understand the economic value and benefits of the transport technology sector, and is looking for ITS UK members to support the project through a dedicated Advisory Group. ITS UK […]
TfL sets out pedicabs regulation plans
TfL is inviting people to have their say on proposals to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time. Pedicabs can provide a unique and green way to see parts of the capital. However, pedicabs are the only form of unregulated public transport in London, and this has led to inconsistencies in the way services […]
Wiltshire: Next phase of major route safety upgrades to begin
Work to make safety improvements to a major route in Wiltshire is due to start. Wiltshire Council is planning to upgrade parts of the A3102 through Royal Wootton Bassett and Calne, as part of the £7m Safer Road Scheme. The project includes the installation of new signage, road markings, new pedestrian and cycling facilities and […]
Treowen Active Travel Route: Work set to begin
Work on the next phase of an active travel route in Treowen, Newtown, will begin at the end of the month. Identified following previous consultations on Monmouthshire’s Active Travel Network Maps, the active travel route will improve the path along Heol Treowen, with this latest phase stretching from near Bethshan Nursing home to Dolfor Road. […]
TfL celebrates 25 years of supporting growth and development in London
London’s Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, has launched celebrations to mark 25 years since Transport for London (TfL) started transforming the capital’s transport network, supporting jobs, homes and economic growth, and connecting Londoners to education, employment and leisure. Flagship improvements over the last 25 years include the Elizabeth line – now the busiest railway service in […]
Storm Éowyn: Work continues to recover transport network
Scottish Ministers have thanked workers for getting as much of the transport network as possible up and running again with the worst of Storm Éowyn having now passed. This follows a rare red warning for wind, and a series of severe weather warnings – including several amber/yellow alerts for wind, snow, and ice across the […]
Cumbria: Another step forward for Connected Town
Improvement plans for Cleator Moor, Cumbria, have moved forward with the submission of a planning application. Connected Town, part of the Cleator Town Deal, encourages more walking and cycling in and around Cleator Moor, improving accessibility and also enhancing gateways into the town. The project will better connect Cleator Moor to employment, education and health provision […]