TTF helps local authorities procure EV chargers
The Transport Technology Forum has published a short guide to assist local authorities in procuring electric vehicle charging equipment at the roadside. The TTF’s EV Charging Infrastructure Working Group’s 12-page document has been put together to help authorities successfully procure both the technology and the Charge Point Operators, and explains different procurement models, including the […]
TRL webinar supporting authorities’ Green Light Fund applications online
With the deadline for English Local Authorities outside of London to submit applications for the Green Light Fund only ten days away, TRL Software has published the video of a webinar helping authorities write bids to get a slice of the £20 million pot. The 30-minute event featured TRL Software’s Chief Scientist Chris Kettell and Account Director Paul May, […]
GRAHAM appointed to deliver £22.68m Aurs Road upgrade
Construction and civil engineering company GRAHAM has been awarded a contract to deliver a £22.68 million upgrade of Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns by East Renfrewshire Council. Commencing on 8 January 2024, the project will see GRAHAM’s engineering team transform of the route from a winding, single carriage road to a safer, straighter road […]
New ADEPT video helps councils deal with climate risks
A new video has been launched designed to help local authorities manage the risks associated with climate change. Together with the Environment Agency, ADEPT has developed the introductory ten minute video, which aims to assist local authorities in understanding and implementing the adaptation pathways approach to manage flood and coastal risk and create resilient, thriving […]
IHE discusses speed humps on Radio 4 after homeowners’ complaints
The Institute of Highway Engineers have explained the rules around speed humps after a story hit the national press about residents in Waltham Forest on the outskirts of London who have complained that the thumping of vehicles over humps have caused damage to their houses. The Daily Mail reported people living next to them have […]
National Highways delays A358 dualling
National Highways has announced that, with the support from Government, it will not be submitting the Development Consent Order application for the A358 Taunton to Southfields Dualling Scheme as planned this year. The plan had been to dual eight and a half miles of single carriageway which is often congested and leads to drivers seeking […]
BlackBerry names new CEO but won’t float its IoT division as separate business
The software and security services company BlackBerry has appointed John J. Giamatteo as its new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr Giamatteo has served as the President of BlackBerry’s Cybersecurity business unit since October 2021. The company explains he has more than 30 years of experience with global […]
Scottish government issues latest National Transport Strategy delivery plan
The third Delivery Plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy has been published, covering what the Scottish Government is doing to improve travel by road, rail, sea, air and pathway and to help more people access transport. It says the plan contains more than 70 actions, including: The Delivery Plan is accompanied by the Report to […]
New pavement parking rules come into effect in Scotland
From today (11 December) three new prohibitions on the parking of vehicles in relation to parking in Scotland come into effect. The provisions set out in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 introduced restrictions on parking at dropped footways; parking on pavements and double parking. All local authority areas in Scotland are now able to start […]
Driverless bus service to be human-driven until new year
The driverless bus service across the River Forth north of Edinburgh is to be human-drivenwhile engineers undertake a system upgrade of the self-driving system. Operator Stagecoach has tweeted that it expects autonomous driving to return in the New Year. The AB1 service was launched in May, covering a 14-mile route uses the Forth Road Bridge […]