Slowing demand for EVs “forcing manufacturers to ration petrol models”
When the Government announced laws forcing carmakers to sell more electric vehicles (EVs), ministers hailed it as a triumph that would put Britain at the vanguard of the clean energy transition. Eight months later, however, and there are fears these ambitions are making hard contact with reality. The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which came into force in […]
Transport Select Committee starts new inquiry highlighting the ICE’s call for a transport strategy
The Transport Select Committee has started an new inquiry with the aim of examining the UK government’s strategic objectives for transport and how they influence investment decisions in services, networks, and infrastructure. The ICE made the case for a national transport strategy for England last year, in a joint policy paper with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure […]
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. […]
Two thirds of people oppose ICE sales ban, survey suggests
Two thirds of UK motorists are against the proposed ban on selling petrol and diesel cars after 2030, a study has suggested. Despite plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars at the end of this decade, a majority have said that they disagree with the decision and believe that they should still […]
National Highways’ bridge schemes shortlisted for South West engineering awards
National Highways’ projects to modify and refurbish three bridges in the South West have been shortlisted for regional engineering awards. The Institution of Civil Engineers has shortlisted the A38 Mowhay footbridge scheme Plymouth for the Sub £8 million category, while the 18-month refurbishment of the two M5 Junction 11 bridges has been nominated in the […]
Funding for cycling and walking schemes needs to be simplified for local authorities, says ICE
Funding for cycling and walking schemes need to be simplified further for local authorities, according to the ICE. This forms part of a number of recommendations from a recently published ICE insights paper assessing the impact of previous UK active travel strategies and what the second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy needs to cover. For those reasons, the benefits of cycling […]
New solutions considered for Queensferry Crossing “ice bombs”
Officials at Scotland’s Queensferry Crossing are considering fitting snow-repelling coatings or steel mesh to its 288 cables. The Scotland on Sunday newspaper has learned a French lab is testing solutions with results expected this week, but it is not known how quickly the chosen option to combat ice “accretion” on the bridge could be installed […]
Stafford Western Access Route wins award as ICE West Midlands’ top civil engineering scheme
The Stafford Western Access Route, which is being built as part of a wider plan to support job creation and the construction of new homes has been awarded the West Midlands’ top civil engineering scheme. Stafford Western Access Route, which is due for completion later this year, will provide a new 0.7-mile link between the […]
Decarbonising transport is ‘crucial’ to ensuring UK meets its net-zero target, says online ICE roundtable
Decarbonising transport is crucial to ensuring the UK meets its net-zero target, according to atendees at an online ICE Presidential Breakfast. This included Rachel Maclean MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport (DfT), who engaged with business leaders in transport. energy and infrastructure. Ms Maclean, the Minister responsible for the upcoming […]
ICE wants further insight on whether the UK’s model of planning and designing infrastructure is as effective as it could be
The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) has started a consultation that will ask whether the UK’s model of planning, prioritising and designing infrastructure – led by the National infrastructure Commission (NIC) – is as effective as it could be. The first round of the UK’s infrastructure planning process culminated in the publication of a National Infrastructure Strategy. […]
