Sunderland: Green light for over 180 highways maintenance projects
Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet has backed more than 180 highway maintenance schemes scheduled for the next 12 months. The projects have been prepared following community consultation with councillors and residents, condition assessments and surveys, plus where necessary studies looking at traffic volumes or accident analysis. An overall budget of £8.3m has been allocated for maintenance […]
Leicester gets road maintenance funding boost
TWO of Leicester’s busiest roads are set to benefit from major investment in repairs and resurfacing thanks to additional Government funding. The city council has been awarded an extra £830,000 from the Government’s Network North fund to be spent during 2023/24 and 2024/25. Network North is an £8.3billion funding commitment by the Department for Transport, […]
SMMT warns of ramifications if autonomous vehicle legislation delayed
The deployment of self-driving cars on the UK’s roads will be delayed by around four years unless legislation is passed before the next general election, the SMMT has warned. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SMMT, said the UK can “ill afford” a hold-up in the technology being rolled out, says the Express & Star. […]
Welsh bus passengers receive £39m boost
Deputy Climate Change Minister for Wales Lee Waters has announced that support for the bus industry in Wales will continue with £39m confirmed for the year ahead. The Deputy Minister with responsibility for transport said the funding would be provided through a new ‘Bus Network Grant’. The grant will be made available to local authorities […]
National Highways: Impatient drivers put traffic officers in danger with ‘shocking’ manoeuvres
New footage released by National Highways reveals a series of frightening incidents where traffic officers and road workers have narrowly escaped serious injury because of the actions of dangerous drivers. Cameras captured one traffic officer jumping onto a verge as a speeding vehicle headed towards her, a car careering through the middle of roadworks and […]
IHE to hold Presidential Dinner at Stirling Castle
The IHE has announced an evening of grandeur and celebration at the historic Stirling Castle on Friday 21st June 2024, as they host their prestigious Presidential Event. Supported by headline sponsors Arcadis and Clearview Intelligence, the dinner will celebrate the handover from current President Martin Polland, as he welcomes incoming President Katharine Kelly, who will […]
West Yorkshire Mayor takes buses back under public control
The Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has taken control of the buses in the biggest shake up to public transport in the region for decades. In a landmark move, the Mayor Brabin decided to bring buses under local control through the franchising process – as recommended by the Combined Authority at its meeting in […]
Safety: TfL begins CCTV bus shelter trial and enforcement officer night patrols
TfL is working with the Metropolitan Police to develop and trial the use of CCTV cameras at bus shelters in London. The initiative is to explore the benefits for preventing and detecting crime and anti-social behaviour and investigating incidents, improving customer confidence to travel on the bus network. The safety of TfL’s customers and staff […]
Almost every yellow box junction in London and Cardiff too big, says RAC
All but two of 100 yellow box junctions analysed in London and Cardiff is bigger than it needs to be to prevent traffic congestion, a new study commissioned for the RAC has found. The RAC commissioned Sam Wright, the chartered engineer who runs the Yellow Box Guru website and was formerly responsible for the design and approval of […]
Weev named Charge Point Operator of the Year
Irish EV infrastructure company Weev has been named ‘Charge Point Operator of the Year’ at the Ireland-wide 2024 Electric Vehicle Awards. Weev was recognised by the judges for its rapid growth in building a robust network whilst demonstrating its exceptional service and delivery to customers. As well as winning the ‘Charge Point Operator of the […]