Next phase of Glasgow’s East End active travel route revealed
Glasgow City Council has unveiled the latest designs for the next phase of its East City Way active travel route. According to ProjectScot.com the proposed design prioritises people who walk, wheel, cycle, and use public transport through the delivery of infrastructure that makes everyday active travel easier and more attractive. Relating to the stretch between […]
Help DfT shape better SME support
The Department for Transport (DfT) is keen to understand the challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face when applying for government innovation funding or bidding for public sector contracts. To help DfT improve the support it offers, SMEs are being invited to complete a short survey via the link below: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Q7MGXR/ The feedback will help […]
National Highways to spend £6m on ‘safer and better’ A46
National Highways is spending £6m on a package of improvements on the A46 north of Bath. Along with a new road surface, better signage will be installed and drainage upgraded to prevent flooding, new, upgraded chevron signs will also be installed over the next few months at Hartley Bends aiming to improve road safety on the […]
TfL partners with Arcadis on AI-driven Decision Support System
Arcadis has announced its partnership with Transport for London (TfL) to implement a Decision Support System (DSS) powered by Arcadis’ Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA) platform. This initiative will help TfL streamline its asset investment planning process, improve usability, and increase agility in responding tochanging requirements. This work builds on Arcadis’ long-standing relationship with TfL, including […]
West Lothian to spend £1.6m on active travel schemes
West Lothian is set to see over £1.6m invested towards active travel in the local area. An upcoming meeting of West Lothian Council Executive will be asked to approve proposals for funding to be allocated against specificprojects and activities designed to improve and encourage active travel in the area. This funding is ring fenced specifically […]
£55m infrastructure improvement programme for East Lancashire
Work is ramping up on a £55 million programme of investment across East Lancashire, with residents set to see the first visible changes in the weeks ahead. The programme is one of the largest infrastructure investments ever made in East Lancashire, delivering improvements in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale. Following confirmation of £50 million in […]
Green bridge planting provides final flourish to A30 upgrade’s legacy work
National Highways is applying the finishing touches to its A30 dualling project in Cornwall after planting up its green bridge. As part of the major A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade, a dual-deck bridge has been constructed by contractors Costain over the new carriageway, and following top soiling work last summer, the structure at Marazanvose […]
West of England announces £1 million bus improvements
Many of the West’s bus passengers are seeing improvements to bus information across our region, with around 150 new information screens already helping people get around more easily using public transport and another 100 set to be installed this month. These latest improvements follow on from a period of big changes for buses in the […]
Jet Plant Hire completes major M4 night work
Jet Plant Hire has announced that it has now completed vital night time work on the M4 motorway, alongside long-term partner Associated Asphalt. The major project was completed on time and work was delivered efficiently, minimising disruption for road users and having a positive overall impact by delivering a better road surface. Delivered in two […]
Liverpool announced as host city for 2026 UK Walking Summit
The 2026 edition of the UK Walking Summit will be held in Liverpool in March 2026. The event is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking. Now in its tenth year, the event brings together leaders, planners and campaigners who are working to improve streets for people walking and wheeling. Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister […]