Aggregate Industries “nears finish line” for 100% Recycled Asphalt
Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has announced it is continuing to further its sustainability efforts with new advancements towards achieving 100% recycled asphalt. It says new circular economy records have been set with the business’ Asphalt division’s work to repurpose recycled aggregate materials into a new surfacing material for roads and pavements, with zero compromise […]
New study identifies “disconnect” between carbon plans and reality
New research from the Asphalt Industry Alliance and Local Council Roads Innovation Group suggest a disconnect between the net zero ambitions of local authority policy makers and the resources available to deliver on them. AIA Chair David Giles told the LCRIG Strictly Highways conference in Blackpool that its study found that nine out of ten […]
National Highways announces near-net zero road resurfacing project
National Highways will carry out the lowest carbon road resurfacing scheme its ever attempted on its network next month, on the A64 in Yorkshire. It says by using innovative materials and working methods throughout the project, it thinks it can reduce the carbon footprint for this scheme’s construction by around 70%. In a post on […]
UK Government allocates £88m for innovative zero-emission transport solutions
The UK Government has invested £88m into projects that will contribute to the net-zero transition by decarbonising transport, supporting zero emission buses and new battery technologies. The funding has been awarded to 46 projects across the transport space, including the development of electric trucks for the NHS and Royal Mail, e-motorcycles and wireless charging solutions. […]
Scottish researchers to lead ‘pioneer’ initiative to decarbonise UK transport systems
Researchers from two Scottish universities are to lead a new “pioneer” technology hub to accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK’s transport systems. The website Holyrood reports that a team made up of experts from the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University will use digital-twin technology to work out the most efficient way for transport systems […]
New carbon-negative aggregate could help National Highways on road to net zero
A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of National Highways’ hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint. The ‘next generation’ construction material was identified in a competition run by National Highways which offered funding for projects that would help meet targets for net […]
New carbon-negative aggregate could help National Highways achieve net zero goals
A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of National Highways’ hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint. The ‘next generation’ construction material was identified in a competition run by National Highways which offered funding for projects that would help meet targets for net […]
SNP manifesto target to end sale of diesel-powered buses is bad news for a smooth transition to net-zero services across Scotland, says CPT
By proposing an end of sale date of 2025 for diesel powered buses, the SNP is disproportionately targeting SMEs and rural bus operators and the marginal, but socially necessary, services they provide, says CPT – the leading UK trade association for the bus and coach sectors. Responding to the SNP manifesto pledge, Paul White, Director […]
New body launched to help steer UK transport decarbonisation
A new body – the Council for Net Zero Transport – has been launched to help forge a clear, strategic direction for road transport decarbonisation. Convened by Zemo Partnership, the Council for Net Zero Transport will be chaired by Lord Deben, former environment secretary and chair of the Climate Change Committee. It aims to […]
Bus upgrade plans in Scotland “abandoned”
A budget to transform public transport and make it greener in a large part of Scotland has been withdrawn by the Scottish government. The Herald newspaper reports issues with funding has led to the scrapping of plans to electrify a bus fleet. It says it has emerged that the Scottish Government has slashed funding for […]