Building better choices: New report sets out opportunities for fairer transport in rural Scotland
A new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research examines transport infrastructure in rural Scotland and presents recommendations for a fairer transport system. Scotland Director at Sustrans, Karen McGregor, explores the study and discusses the best way forward. “Transport in rural Scotland is not working for the people living there, particularly those living on […]
Scotland: Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract
The contract to dual the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 will be awarded in the next month, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed. Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, said three bids have been received for the work to upgrade the six-mile stretch of road, says The Northern Times. Ms Hyslop spoke at […]
Investment in upgrades falls despite TfL’s £138m operating surplus
Transport for London (TfL) hit an operating surplus of £138m in the last financial year but investment in its network dipped amid a dearth in government funding. In its financial report covering March 2023 to April 2024, TfL said capital enhancement had fallen from £1.36bn to £1.25bn year-on-year over what marked the first period it has operated without Covid-era […]
TfL offers free Santander Cycle rides for all Londoners every Sunday in June
TfL and Santander are offering free and unlimited 30 minute rides for all Londoners on every Sunday in June to celebrate the launch of TfL Cycle Sundays. The offer comes as Santander e-bikes recently celebrated one million hires, demonstrating their immense popularity in London. TfL Cycle Sundays is a new programme of leisurely cycle routes […]
Welsh Transport Secretary: Latest road collision data shows things are moving in the right direction
New road collision data published today shows that casualties have reduced on roads since the introduction of the new 20mph speed limits in September last year. The data, which provides the total number of casualties in police recorded collisions, shows that in the last quarter of 2023 (October – December) road casualties on 20mph and […]
RAC: Three-quarters of drivers say speed limit signs are most likely to be obscured by foliage
(74%) of drivers say speed limit signs are the most likely type of sign to be covered up by overgrown foliage, with 30mph signs – which are widely used to control speeds in villages and street-lit areas – the most commonly obscured, according to new analysis from the RAC. With trees and bushes having sprung […]
LGTAG Presidential Conference 2024: From research to reality via collaboration
That the Local Government Technical Advisory Group (LGTAG) Presidential Conference 2024 was held at a venue that attendees were virtually obliged to drive to was neither here nor there as the event got off to an auspicious, baton-passing start. Outgoing President Amanda Richards welcomed incoming incumbent Sean Rooney, Head of Highway Service Maintenance at Oxfordshire […]
Seville host committee and ERTICO build momentum for the 16th ITS European Congress 2024
In a momentous gathering during the ITS Andalucía Day on Tuesday 4 June, the Spanish Host Committee and ERTICO – ITS Europe convened at the Consejería de Fomento to deliberate on the next steps for the 16th ITS European Congress in Seville, 2-4 June 2025, and presenting the important forthcoming projects running. This event signified a major milestone in the […]
Scottish Parliament updated on Low Emission Zones
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport has provided an update to the Scottish Parliament today on Low Emission Zones. From 1 June 2024, all four of Scotland’s largest cities have been fully enforcing Low Emission Zones (LEZ). The significant public health intervention restricts the access of the most polluting vehicles in order to protect health, improve […]
Council for Net Zero Transport formed to support new UK Government
Zemo Partnership has announced the full membership of the new independent Council for Net Zero Transport, chaired by Lord Deben, former Chair of the Climate Change Committee. With the General Election imminent, the Council for Net Zero Transport is well placed to support the new Government as it refocuses on the challenge of delivering net zero […]