Cricket fan travel data aids researchers in testing new transport decarbonisation tool
Cricket crowds travelling to Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham are part of new research to help cities identify how and where to cut transport emissions. Matchday travel to the sports ground was used as a real-world scenario to test a new five-step approach to using digital twins to decarbonise transport. The research, which is published in […]
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole issue parking management system tender
BCP Council is looking for a contractor to provide a software solution that will cover various aspects of parking management, including space allocation, payment processing, enforcement, and data analytics. It will be implemented in both on-street and off-street parking facilities, catering to the needs of different user groups such as daily commuters, visitors, and long-term […]
North Northamptonshire Council Executive to approve new Speed Management Policy
North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive look set to approve a new, county-wide Speed Management Policy that outlines out a clear and consistent approach to how speed limits are assessed, set and managed. The draft policy brings together all existing speed management practices into a single policy. The policy aims to improve transparency and provide clarity around […]
Northern Ireland: Driving instructors ‘in the dark’ over graduated licence introduction
A Northern Ireland-based driving instructor has voiced concerns that many in the industry have received “no information” ahead of the introduction of rules for new drivers later this year. They are being brought in by the Department for Infrastructure to try to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people, says the BBC. Graduated driver licensing, […]
Kier commences £700m Norfolk Highways contract
Kier has announced that it has ‘mobilised colleagues’ to begin delivery of its £700m Norfolk highways and infrastructure works term services contract Awarded by Norfolk County Council, the contract will run for up to 14 years and covers the maintenance and improvement of 9,836km of the county’s highway network. 100 new colleagues have been TUPE’d […]
A9 dualling: Public inquiry launched after objections to £478m section
A public local inquiry has been launched due to the number of objections to the proposed £478m Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing section of the £3.7bn A9 dualling programme in Scotland. Objections have been submitted to four separate planning applications relating to the project and have not been withdrawn, says STV. Transport Scotland said […]
Roads, buses and active travel set for £150m East Midlands investment
The Mayor of the East Midlands is set to invest £148m to improve public transport services across the region over the next three years. Highlights include more than £25m towards significant upgrades to the A38 Hucknall to Sutton-in-Ashfield corridor to improve punctuality, efficiency and the street environment, as well as £4m towards facility improvements and […]
South West Scotland: Expert study prioritises upgrades for A75 and A77
New research has identified a series of priority projects that transport leaders believe could drive forward improvements to the A75 and A77. The South West Scotland Transport Alliance (SWSTA) commissioned a study that has identified a list of upgrades – nine on the A75 and 11 on the A77 – that it says could be […]
Sunderland transport cabinet backs £10.9m highways programme
Plans for a £10.9 million programme of works to improve and maintain Sunderland’s roads, bridges and transport links have been approved by the City Council’s cabinet, says North East Bylines. The programme, described by city leaders as “vital for keeping the city moving”, outlines the roads and structures scheduled for repair or renewal, as well […]
Plans for Glasgow congestion charge to fund Clyde Tunnel maintenance criticised
Glasgow City Council has repeatedly warned it is struggling to afford the maintenance of the Clyde Tunnel, which is not classed as being part of the national road network. In order to fund the maintenance programme a congestion charge had been mooted, but that, according to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, would “punish motorists for […]