ADEPT: UK heading for gridlock in the face of rapid roadwork growth
New research from Causeway Technologies the digital construction and maintenance technology provider, shows the UK is heading for roadwork gridlock in the face of rapid infrastructure upgrades, increasing road usage and poor cross-industry collaboration. The report has been developed in partnership with The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). Data from digital road […]
The case for place has never been more critical says ADEPT as it responds to the general election result
ADEPT President Ann Carruthers has sent a message to the new government-that the case for place has never been more critical with many challenges such as decarbonisation. She said: “ADEPT would like to congratulate the elected representatives following the outcome of the general election. “The case for place has never been more critical – achieving […]
ADEPT urges effective climate measures
ADEPT has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) transport adaptation strategy. While ADEPT supports the strategy’s goals of enhancing transport network resilience and the actions it outlines, it raises concerns about the lack of specific implementation details and funding mechanisms for local authorities. “ADEPT emphasises the need for clarity on how additional responsibilities assigned […]
ADEPT awards winners celebrate innovation and resilience in a time of change
At its annual President’s Awards on the 16th of May, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has recognised the achievements of members and partners working across the country. The awards ceremony, which was part of ADEPT’s Spring Conference, also marks the end of Anthony Payne’s presidency of the Association – Ann Carruthers, Director of Environment and Transport for Leicestershire County Council, […]
Live Labs 2 online: register now!
The online Live Labs 2 mini Expo event will take place on 14th May between 09:30 and 12:30 on Teams. This valuable online event, produced by ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) is aimed at those who were unable to attend the Live Labs 2 Expo 2024 in Birmingham last month. […]
ADEPT says sufficient revenue funding will help support Local Transport Fund
More revenue funding will help to support the delivery of new transport investment announced by the government this week, according to the Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT). Ann Carruthers, Chair of ADEPT’s Transport & Connectivity Board said: “A key factor in getting the most out of this money will be sufficient revenue funding […]
ADEPT Live Labs 2: Expo 2024 in Birmingham celebrates first year of programme success
The £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme is celebrating its first year with a live Expo in Birmingham on 17th April. Designed to tackle decarbonisation across local highways, the three-year, UK-wide programme funded by the Department for Transport has been developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). Aimed at […]
A safer, greener way of lighting our streets with Live Labs 2 and Clearview Intelligence on this week’s Highways Voices
“It actually started when we were engaging with Karl at the TTF Conference in Leeds last year, where effectively they were saying that they were looking at bringing in new technologies to complement improved white lining…” explains Ralph Bates of Clearview Intelligence as he explains how he got involved in ADEPT’s Live Labs 2 project […]
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 […]
Counting Scope 3 carbon emissions on this week’s Highways Voices
This week on Highways Voices talk about the new guidance for local highways authorities about consistent carbon measurement and reporting, that includes Scope 3 emissions. Simon Wilson from the Future Highways Research Group updates us about guidance around consistent carbon measurement and reporting. He joined in March last year to talk about Scope 1 and […]
