£10m for active travel schemes in Glasgow
£10.6 million has been found to fund a wide range of measures in Glasgow including building more active travel infrastructure and improving the safety and accessibility of public spaces for pedestrians. Initiatives such as those which encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling on the school commute will receive funding support, as will upgrades to bus […]
Two weeks until T+E Fleet Electrification Forum
The countdown is on for an event run by friends of Highways News, Transport + Energy. Its Fleet Electrification Forum (FEF) has a stellar line-up of speakers for the brand’s inaugural event. Fleets form a critical part of the decarbonisation of transport and FEF will provide a vital moment for the sector to come together […]
Addleshaw Goddard appointed to Transport for Greater Manchester’s Professional Services panel
International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has been appointed to Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) Transport Professional Services Framework, which is estimated to be worth up to £120m over the next four years. The Framework covers legal services to support TfGM with matters including but not limited to infrastructure and regeneration projects, major transport service projects […]
New study identifies political divides over green transport initiatives
New research suggests people’s political party preferences strongly influence their views on transport initiatives such as bicycle lanes or creating spaces for electric vehicle charging points. The University of Bath study of 2,500 British people found that support for state welfare measures bridges party divides, and they say that might offer a clue on how […]
Transport Minister confirms authorities don’t have to wait for fatalities before installing speed cameras
The Future of Roads Minister has told parliament that the assumption that speed cameras can only be installed on a road if there are a certain number of fatalities or serious crashes is a “myth”. Speaking in a debate in the Commons, Lilian Greenwood said: “The guidance on the use of speed cameras and red […]
ADEPT’s National Traffic Managers’ Conference in October
Booking has now opened for ADEPT’s National Traffic Managers’ Conference 2025. The annual event will take place in 2025 in Leicester, on Wednesday 8th October. The conference is aimed at traffic managers, corporate partners from key service sectors, professional bodies and civil servants from across England. It will feature a series of presentations and panel […]
TfL presses forward with plans to regulate pedicabs
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the next steps for regulating pedicabs in London after publishing the results of a consultation held earlier this year, which contained proposals to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time. Bringing pedicabs into regulation will make them safer, ensuring that they are driven, maintained and operated in a […]
National Highways engineer admits bridge issues “a surprise”
A National Highways manager has told the BBC newly fitted joints on a bridge that turned out to be faulty came as “a surprise for everybody”. Drivers have faced more than two years of delays since repairs to the M62 Ouse Bridge, near Goole, started in March 2022. Eight damaged joints that formed part of […]
Amey Secures Spot on Translink framework delivering engineering services in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure services and engineering company Amey has been awarded a place on Translink’s Professional Services Framework, a four-year, £40 million programme designed to enhance infrastructure across Northern Ireland. Translink is the integrated public transport in Northern Ireland, encompassing bus and rail services. As one of four appointed suppliers, Amey will apply its industry-leading systems thinking […]
DfT sending expert team to LCRIG’s Innovation and Learning Festival
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group, LCRIG, is showcasing the team from the Department for Transport who will be participating in this week’s event. Taking place on 2nd and 3rd July, the festival will feature a strong presence from the DfT across both the indoor exhibition hall and the Technical Learning Theatre. Attendees will hear […]