ITS (UK) appoints TRL’s Ryan Hood as Chairman
The UK Intelligent Transport Society, ITS (UK), has appointed Ryan Hood as its new Chairman. Mr Hood, who is TRL’s Strategic Account Manager, will replace
The UK Intelligent Transport Society, ITS (UK), has appointed Ryan Hood as its new Chairman. Mr Hood, who is TRL’s Strategic Account Manager, will replace
Highways England has published the new version of its Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). Its new format and website interface will offer a
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a report aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of Transport. The Transport De-carbonisation Plan (TDP), sets out in detail
Amey has been awarded the contract to maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of Scotland. As part of the
The Amey and McAlpine joint venture project at Junction 19 of the M6 is to start despite the latest challenges around COVID-19, The major roundabout
Amey’s been appointed as the new maintenance and improvement provider for motorways and trunk roads across the south western Scotland. From August 2020, Amey will
Statistics from the Department for Transport suggest that transport use has dropped by at least three quarters since social distancing rules came in. It’s issued
A new group comprised of highways-related industry trade bodies and societies has had its first full meeting as an organisation providing a shared voice, the
Costain has appointed Sue Kershaw as head of its Transportation division, including highways. Ms Kershaw, who is highly experienced in driving complex, high profile transport
The Road Investment Strategy 2, from 2020-2025 has been launched, which comes with a budget of £27.4bn. This is an increase from the £25.3bn originally
Statement from Malcolm Dare, Executive Director, Commercial and Procurement, Highways England which we have been asked to share with the sector Following my recent e-mails
After Highways England pledged to increase the safety levels on smart motorways, it’s put out a tender for a stopped vehicle detection system. It wants
Elected members of Cheshire East Council will have more cash to spend on highways projects in their local wards next year. Ward member budgets, introduced
National Highways and 20 companies from its supply chain have launched a research alliance which will help shape the development of innovation in the highways
Lancashire County Council has been recognised nationally for its commitment to sustainable working practices and carbon reduction in maintaining the county’s highways. The council was
In 2021 there were an estimated 1,558 reported road deaths, a decrease of 11% from pre-pandemic levels (2019). This is according to the Department for
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