Agilysis Launches Safe System Capacity Survey to evaluate situation across Britain
In anticipation of the release of the Road Safety Framework from the Department for Transport, Agilysis is launching a new national survey to understand the existing capacity we have for implementing the Safe System in Britain. The survey is asking; how well equipped are local authorities, emergency services and partners to influence all aspects of […]
ADEPT planning Live Labs 2 seminars
On 7 April, the Department for Transport announced the launch of Live Labs 2, with £30m of funding for a new three-year UK-wide programme. Since then, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport – ADEPT – has been working closely with DfT to finalise the format for the new programme which aims […]
New ADEPT President launches climate change policy position
The new President of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT), Mark Kemp, has launched the Climate Change and Green Growth policy position. The paper, which urges government to give local authorities the powers, resources and funding they need to deliver net zero, sets out ADEPT’s position that national targets will […]
ADEPT awards celebrate collaborative and innovative projects
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has recognised the achievement of members and partners across the country at its annual President’s Awards. The ceremony was part of ADEPT’s Spring Conference and was held in person for the first time in three years following the Covid 19 pandemic. The awards marked […]
£30m for ADEPT Live Labs 2
Cutting-edge, innovative ideas to decarbonise the country’s highways will be brought to life thanks to tens of millions of pounds in taxpayer funding. The £30 million Live Labs 2 competition, funded by the Department for Transport will support projects looking at ways to decarbonise local highways infrastructure in regions across the UK. There will be […]
ADEPT calls for a national rural speed strategy – new report emphasises need for consistency to improve safety
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has called for urgent changes in how we manage road speed, especially in rural areas. In its new policy position on speed management, ADEPT is calling for the adoption of the 2019 Department for Transport Safe System approach to be adopted to manage road […]
First female Chair for ADEPT Transport & Connectivity Board
As reported in this week’s Highways Voices podcast, ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, has announced the new Chair of its Transport and Connectivity Board. Ann Carruthers, Director of Environment and Transport at Leicestershire County Council took over from Mark Kemp this month. She is the first woman to take […]
How do we cut carbon emissions if we don’t have standard measurements? Find out the solution on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! One of the most pressing issues faced by local highways authorities is consistent carbon measurement and reporting, and this is tackled this week on Highways Voices. The main guest is Simon Wilson of Proving Services, who is leading the work with […]
ADEPT and Future Highways Research Group publish new guidance for emissions measurement
New guidance has been issued, aimed at tackling one of the most pressing issues faced by local highways authorities – consistent carbon measurement and reporting. The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) and the Future Highways Research Group (FHRG), led by Proving Services, have launched a comprehensive guidance document for Scope […]
A roadside challenge for Highways News readers on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! “If you’re out on your travels, know that there is a site in the locality and can just pop in and take a photograph.” That’s how, according to Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Chairman David Tarrant, Highways Voices listeners and Highways News […]