Wandsworth Bridge Road improvements delayed after council forgets to consult TfL
Planned works to Wandsworth Bridge Road have had to be delayed after the local council, Hammersmith and Fulham, failed to consult Transport for London (TfL). The transport authority is a statutory consultee for proposed changes to highways which form part of the Strategic Road Network, including Wandsworth Bridge Road in south Fulham, reports FulhamSW6.com. Hammersmith […]
Bringing residents together to make Hackney main roads work for everyone
Hackney Council has launched a new type of engagement with residents, which brings together 22 local people, selected to reflect the diversity of Hackney’s population and range of views, to explore key transport issues in the borough. Participants will take part in four workshops, where they will work through complex issues, hear from experts, and […]
Leeds launches bus journey time improvement consultation
Leeds City Council has launched a consultation proces to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road. The Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this […]
Transport Scotland starts new consultation on dualling schemes
Transport Scotland has today launched a market consultation seeking the views of the construction industry and associated sectors to inform the A9 Dualling programme’s procurement approach to constructing the sections yet to be dualled between Perth and Inverness. The consultation is also seeking views on issues which will influence development of the procurement approach for […]
Consultation to start on Leicestershire LTP
Residents of Leicestershire will soon be asked to share their views on a major transport blueprint for the area, aiming to boost greener travel and improve connectivity across the county. The Local Transport Plan (LTP) emphasises the importance of transport in encouraging cleaner, greener and healthier communities. The report will be discussed by Leicestershire County […]
Consultation launched to decarbonise future of UK transport
An ambitious new project to decarbonise the UK’s transport infrastructure is beginning a consultation to help the nation achieve its net-zero commitments. The Twinning for Decarbonising Project, or TransiT, has received the backing of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to begin scoping the potential of digital capabilities and strategies to manage the reduction of carbon […]
Edinburgh City Council starts consultation on transport
A major consultation to help shape the way people move around, to and from Edinburgh has started this week. An integrated suite of action plans designed to transform transport in Edinburgh was approved for consultation by councillors during December and February. Together, the Active Travel, Public Transport, Parking, Road Safety and Air Quality Action Plans aim to create cleaner, greener, safer, more accessible […]
Institution of Civil Engineers launches consultation on the value of a national transport strategy
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched a consultation to gather insight on whether England could benefit from having a national transport strategy and how such a strategy could be developed and implemented. The consultation is seeking evidence and views from infrastructure and transport professionals, civil engineers, civil society groups, and other interested parties. […]