Driverless’ public transport under consideration amid Northumberland development
Innovate UK has awarded £160k for a study to determine the feasibility of an autonomous, ‘driverless’ public transport system between Seaton Delaval Station and the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington. The initiative, led by developer Dysart, in collaboration with Newcastle University, Milestone Transport Planning, Dromos, and Pegasus Group holds the promise of […]
Highways contracts in Northumberland bringing social value to the region
A new range of contracts developed by Northumberland County Council’s highways and procurement teams will ensure a focus not just on quality and value for money, but also take into account social value and carbon initiatives when awarding work. Early results have already led to one of the council’s roads contractors providing community support worth […]
Northumberland consultation opens for thoughts on £500m walking, wheeling, and cycling strategy
Northumberland County Council has started a consultation on a new £500m active travel plan. The North East Active Travel Strategy features plans for half a billion pounds worth of walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure across the north east of England. The strategy, created by Transport North East, is not yet funded but it is hoped the plans could […]
New technology supporting aim to cut spine road accidents in Northumberland
New technology is being introduced on one of the county’s busiest roads in Northumberland in a bid to cut accidents. The A189 southbound approach to the A19/A189 Moor Farm Roundabout, near Cramlington, has an unwanted record of rear end shunt type collisions – and the roundabout itself is the number one collision hotspot in Northumberland. Research has pinpointed factors including high approach speeds […]
Northumberland County Council changes gear on new campaign
Northumberland County Council is asking residents to slow down and ‘change gear’ as part of a new campaign to encourage more people to ditch their cars in favour of walking and cycling. ‘The Big Northumberland Gear Change’ is the council’s battle-cry to save the environment and health of residents by encouraging people to adopt more sustainable ways of getting around the county. A dedicated new website has been developed to convince residents to reduce their reliance on cars, which is crucial to […]
Maintenance works to continue in Northumberland as councillor say he has not seen a reduction in funding
Northumberland County Council’s Leader, Cllr Glen Sanderson has said he has not seen a reduction in maintenance funding after it was announced that the council is to receive £21.8m to maintain roads in 2021-22, £6.6m less than the £28.4m provided in the current financial year – a reduction of 23%. Cllr Sanderson, said: “To be […]
