A raft of high-profile measures in Manchester, aimed at keeping public transport users even safer and boosting confidence ahead of anticipated increase in travel post-lockdown, will be rolled-out in the coming days, the Mayor
HS2 and the building of new roads will be under scrutinty this week at the start of a Transport Select Committee inquiry. The Committee will
Wide-ranging research has found that keeping roads well-maintained not only saves money but reduces traffic CO2 emissions reports Paul Boss, Chief Executive of the Road
Proposals to overhaul cycling, walking and public transport infrastructure in Sheffield have launched as plans for the city centre scheme are shared for public consultation.
The Spending Review 2020 is failing to meet its own commitments and objectives for funding cycling and walking in England, with the wider funding package
A ‘network of alternatives’ including improving rail services, cycling and rapid bus provision should be considered to help reduce congestion onthe M4 motorway, the South
The highways and transport sectors associations have welcomed news that infrastructure and local roads spending will increase next year but have said local roads need
Electric scooter trials have started in Essex, with the county council working with e-scooter rental company spin. The trials are being done in Colchester, Clacton,
Hertfordshire has been awarded £6.4 million by the Department for Transport to further develop its green travel network. The funding comes after a successful bid
A electric vehicle charging company is set to help increase the roll-out of charging points across the country after securing a £1.5m investment. Elmtronics, which
Fifteen transport businesses and organisations including DPD and Lime have joined forces with environmental law charity ClientEarth to urge the UK government to fast-track action on air pollution. The group says
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a call for evidence to find ways to boost rural transport connectvity. The Government is seeking views on
The timetable for Highways England’s Windy Harbour to Skippool scheme has been launched, detailing work over the next year. The project involves building a new
SRL has developed new traffic light detection technology and CCTVproducts, designed to minimise traffic congestion and improve surveillance and site security. The company has further
Accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and making cycle and walking more attractive ways to travel are at the heart of a ten point plan
Kier Highways has completed the mobilisation of its new eight year £160m Highways England Area 4 maintenance and response contract. The contract includes routine and
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