Buses are go, in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has approved plans to ensure its bus services will continue to improve travel and connectivity. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving public transport, the Council is moving forward with plans to invite bids for new services, due to start in summer 2025. The improvements are supported by a £3.5 […]
Egis UK welcomes project appraisal changes, as new Integrated National Transport Strategy announced
Engineering consultancy, Egis UK has welcomed changes in the Department for Transport’s (DfT) approach to project appraisal outlined by the former transport secretary, Louise Haigh, as she set out the government’s vision to create a new Integrated National Transport Strategy. However, it has cautioned that the approach to project appraisal must be replicated across national […]
Heidi Alexander appointed new Transport Secretary
Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigned. The Swindon South MP who was a justice minister until her promotion today, and previously worked as Sadiq Khan’s deputy transport mayor between 2018 and 2021. Ms Haigh resigned after it was revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that […]
Industry responds to government’s plans for Integrated National Transport Strategy
Different sectors of the highways and transport industry have been responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Government on plans for a Integrated National Strategy. The former Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, outlined her vision for an Integrated National Transport Strategy across England during a speech to Mayors and Transport bosses […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund seeks emerging transport career professional as an adviser
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is seeking early or emerging transport career professionals to support the Trustees as an adviser. Are you within the first 10 years of your transport or highways career? Do you enjoy thinking about the long term role that roads play in the UK, how roads can be more sustainable and environmentally […]
Technology has key role in Transport Secretary’s vision for integrated transport
SWARCO UK & Ireland’s robust and reliable Prism signs achieve TOPAS 2517C approval
SWARCO UK & Ireland, the UK’s leading intelligent traffic solution and technology business, has become the first UK manufacturer to achieve the Traffic Open Products and Specifications (TOPAS) 2517C performance standard for its robust and reliable Prism signs. TOPAS 2517C outlines the latest required performance function and specification for electromechanical Variable Message Signs (VMS). Following […]
Oxfordshire car clubs to continue after successful trial
An electric car club pilot scheme in Oxfordshire has proved so popular that 15 vehicles are set to remain in place at more than 10 new and existing locations around the county, following the end of the 18 month trial period. Since the pilot scheme was launched in April 2023, it has attracted over new 1,200 […]
Louise Haigh tells MPs she wants to ensure everyone at her department is “taking responsibility” for the experience of passengers
Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has told MPs she wants everyone to take responsibility for the experience of passengers using the transport network. She said she does not want the DfT to “rest on our laurels” while legislation for major public transport reforms is being developed. Giving evidence to the Commons’ Transport Select Committee, Ms Haigh said: “This […]
Young people’s insights needed for Staffordshire’s transport plan
Staffordshire County Council is calling on young residents to share their views on the future of the county’s transport network. An online map has been set up to get feedback from young people that will be used to inform the development of the new Local Transport Plan, which will outline the future transport network and […]
