Scotland’s transport minister chairs Rest and Be Thankful taskforce improvements meeting
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth chaired the latest meeting of the A83 Taskforce in Arrochar to provide an update on medium term solutions for the Rest and be Thankful. The Minister confirmed that realignment work to the south end of the existing Old Military Road through the Glen Croe corridor will get underway later this year. […]
Consultation opens on Kent’s Home to School Transport Policy
Kent County Council has begun a public consultation on its new Home to School Transport Policy. KCC’s transport policies are currently expressed through a combination of formal statutory duties, Member decisions and parental guidance. The council says the new policy will combine these into a “cohesive transport policy, to ensure full transparency and provide a […]
Hackney’s LTN plans approved, meaning three quarters of the borough will be low traffic
Hackney Council, just northeast of Central London, have approved plans to make three quarters of its borough low traffic. It’s promising hundreds of new bike hangars; better walking routes; new shared bikes and cars; tens of greened local streets; new School Streets at all Hackney primary schools and expanding the programme to secondaries; and, feasibility […]
Improvements to area of Southampton underway
Southampton City Council and its highways partners Balfour Beatty Living Places have started work on a package of transport and greening improvements for Bedford Place and Carlton Place in the city. On Carlton Place there will be defined areas for hospitality providers to offer outdoor tables and seating, enhanced with an open, piazza-style area in […]
Chiswick Flyover repairs underway
National Highways has begun several months of safety-critical work to the M4 Chiswick Flyover in West London. Contractors Connect Plus will be carrying out concrete repairs to the reinforced bridge piers which support the elevated section of the M4 (A4 Great West Road/M4 Chiswick Flyover) until May. So that work can be undertaken safely, lane […]
One.network wins Texan roadworks data contract
British road management Software as a Service provider one.network has been selected by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), to provide work zone data sharing solutions for its member communities and US transport agencies via its TXShare Cooperative Purchasing Programme. The councils say one.network’s selection is an important part of the region’s strategy […]
First Bus and partners team up to launch UK’s first zero emission autonomous bus service
The UK’s first-ever zero emission autonomous bus service has reached a key milestone with trials on public roads getting underway in Oxfordshire. The new service, which is fully electric, will serve Milton Park business, science and technology park near Didcot and Abingdon. The service will improve the way people move both around the park, which […]
CAVForth bus takes autonomous ride across Forth Road Bridge
A driverless bus carrying 22 volunteer passengers has completed a successful trial journey over the Forth Road Bridge. The Dunfermline Press reports the UK’s first full-size autonomous Stagecoach bus made the journey for as part of the testing process. Once operational, the driverless service will be made up of four Alexander Dennis Enviro200 single deck […]
Bob Pragada takes over as Jacobs CEO
Following its leadership succession plan previously announced in September, technical professional services firm Jacobs has confirmed Bob Pragada has been named Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to join the Company’s Board of Directors upon certification of the results of its Annual Meeting. Jacobs says Pragada brings more than 30 years of global business leadership […]
JCT launches new website for its popular Traffic Signals Symposium and announces exciting keynote speakers
The traffic consultancy JCT is making it easier for the industry to get the most from its annual Traffic Signals Symposium with a new website. It has also announced Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson as its first speakers for the 2023 event. The Symposium takes place in Nottingham every September, bringing together professionals from across […]