Public square planned as part of new Cardiff sustainable transport scheme
A new public square featuring trees, seating and event space could be created under plans to transform a key city centre route and improve walking, cycling and public transport links. Next week Cardiff Council’s cabinet will consider proposals to begin the procurement process for the first phase of the Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor, which […]
Nuneaton: Bridge collapse causes travel disruption
A railway bridge in Warwickshire has partially collapsed after being struck by a lorry, leading to major disruption on trains until at least 17:00 BST today. The incident happened on Thursday, on Marston Lane in Whitestone, Nuneaton, causing the road to be closed between Forders Lane and Nuneaton Road, according to Inrix. The BBC reports […]
Labour MP Sarah Coombes visits MAV Systems to discuss ghost plates solutions
Labour MP Sarah Coombes has visited ANPR specialists MAV Systems to discuss the growing threat posed by illegal “ghost plates” and the urgent need for stronger enforcement, tougher legislation, and advanced technology solutions to tackle the problem. The visit forms part of Sarah Coombes’ ongoing campaign to address the increasing use of Ghost Plates on […]
West Northants supports increase in active travel options
West Northamptonshire Council has approved three new plans to improve how people travel across the area, making it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport. Cabinet has endorsed the Active Travel Strategy, Rail Action Plan and Mobility Hub Action Plan, which will help deliver the Council’s wider Local Transport Plan through to 2045. Together, […]
TfL commends 18 schools for outstanding Active Travel efforts
Transport for London has celebrated 18 London schools for their outstanding work to increase active travel and improve safety and air quality across the city, as part of TfL’s schools programme, Travel for Life. An ‘Inspiring Success’ awards ceremony hosted by London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman, celebrated 18 schools nominated by their local […]
Passive Safety UK to host CRASH Road Safety Demonstration Day
Passive Safety UK is hosting a free-to-attend demonstration day at Bentwaters Parks in Suffolk. The event will feature high-speed crash demonstrations, as well as driving and riding experiences designed to showcase the latest developments in road safety. Taking place on Thursday 9 July, the demonstration day is open to professionals involved in the provision, operation, […]
Fareham: M27 truck stop plans approved
A new lorry park and electric vehicle charging hub on the outskirts of Fareham in Hampshire has been given the go‑ahead despite fears it will have a negative impact on protected countryside. Members of the planning committee at Fareham Borough Council unanimously approved the scheme, which will be built on land north of junction 11 of […]
£372 million M5 improvement scheme set to progress in spite of cost increase
Gloucestershire County Council is reportedly set to give the go-ahead on moving the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme into its main construction phase. The project, between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, will see improvements to Junction 10 on the M5, a new road linking Junction 10 to west Cheltenham; the widening of the A4019, east of Junction […]
Welsh government announces potential resurrection of third Menai Crossing
Wales’ deputy minister for transport Mark Hooper MS has announced the government’s intent to revive the long-delayed third Menai crossing project, which would provide an alternative route to the existing Menai Suspension Bridge and Britannia Bridge crossing and alleviate traffic congestion. Addressing the Senedd on Tuesday, Mr Hooper Hooper said that the government would pick […]
National Highways cutting carbon footprint with South West resurfacing scheme
National Highways will be trialling new low carbon initiatives as part of a resurfacing scheme across the M5 Huntworth Viaduct near Bridgwater in Somerset. The resurfacing work follows similar schemes between junctions 28 and 30 and the M4 in Wiltshire last autumn and winter, and will see low carbon materials and techniques employed by contractors […]