Transport investment “turbocharges” UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland
Plans to boost Scottish connectivity and economic growth through transport were at the heart of Transport Minister Richard Holden’s visit to Scotland this week. In meetings with local businesses and community leaders, he outlined the government’s commitment to developing new green technologies. Mr Holden was in Glasgow to see new hydrogen-powered and self-driving trucks – […]
Trailblazing devolution deal signed giving Greater Manchester more control over transport, skills and housing
The Levelling Up Secretary and Mayor Andy Burnham have signed a landmark deeper devolution deal for Greater Manchester putting more cash and power in the hands of local leaders The deal puts more cash and power in the hands of local leaders to invest in the priorities that local communities truly care about, such as […]
Transport investment plan for the south-east gets the green light
Following five years of technical work and stakeholder engagement Transport for the South East’s Strategic Investment Plan received final approval from their Partnership Board this month. The plan sets out a vision for the south-east region with priorities to decarbonise the transport system, level up left behind communities and facilitate sustainable economic growth in the […]
Transport watchdog London TravelWatch publishes a report revealing that many Londoners are being left behind by digital technology
Research has shown that 1 in 6 people in London say they are unable to buy a ticket as they can’t use or don’t have access to a smartphone or internet connection – the equivalent of more than 1.5 million Londoners. A further 1 in 5 Londoners said that they have paid more for travel […]
New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment
An updated framework with measures to protect the environment in new major road, rail, and rail freight schemes has been unveiled by the government today. The framework has been updated to reflect legislation set out in the Environment Act, which requires developers to recognise new environmental targets and sets out further details on biodiversity net […]
Local Transport Plan approved by North East Lincolnshire Council Cabinet for the 2023/24 financial year
Following a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 8 March, Cabinet members at North East Lincolnshire Council have approved almost £4m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver improvement schemes in the following areas; highway maintenance, public transport, traffic, road safety and active travel. The funding will be used throughout the coming financial year which begins […]
Coventry Council announces capital programme to bring growth, investment and tackling the causes of climate change
Coventry City Council will be considering a report next week around the £12.9 million ambitious capital programme supporting innovative transport and highways projects. Alongside the enhancement and maintenance of the city’s roads, pavements and transport infrastructure there are pioneering projects such as the Coventry Very Light Rail, All Electric buses and Gigafactory, all supporting the […]
Free public transport would incentivise excessive travel, says report
Free public transport would be “overly costly and incentivise excessive travel” and would result in just a 1 per cent reduction in car travel according to an independent report commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland. Motorists are more likely to switch to public transport if fuel prices increase, or parking and road […]
Uniting transport and energy on this week’s Highways Voices
This week’s Highways Voices podcast features one of the leading journalists specialising in the how the transport and energy sectors are working together to deliver a cleaner future. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Alec Peachey, publisher of the website TransportAndEnergy.com explains how the two sectors are […]
WSP to deliver sustainable transport network in Tees Valley
Leading engineering and environmental professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) as its Delivery Partner to support the Authority in implementing its City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) schemes. Introduced in 2022, the CRSTS programme is a Department for Transport (DfT) initiative which invests in regions across England […]