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New Garden Cities must have sustainable transport at their core
Holistically planned new communities have the opportunity to become exemplars of sustainable travel but this will be an opportunity missed without commitment and investment from the outset, argues Katy Lock, director – communities at the Town & Country Planning Association.
Lead consultants chosen for major government-backed transport study
Atkins and Jacobs have been appointed as lead consultants on an important new study looking at transport improvements to support growth and regeneration in the corridor between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet.
£589m investment to kickstart rail transport upgrades in the North
The transport secretary has announced a £589m investment into the TransPennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester to improve rail transport in the North.
Amey appoints new transport infrastructure managing director
Amey has today (9 July) announced the appointment of Peter Anderson as managing director of its Transport Infrastructure business.
Green light for major transport improvements in Nottingham
A massive programme of transport improvements in Nottingham has received financial backing from the government.
£2.7bn East Midlands transport plan revealed
A £2.7bn transport plan to provide frequent connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published.
West Midlands mayor urges Boris Johnson to boost £4.2bn transport fund
West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, has urged Boris Johnson to step up critical transport funding to help re-boot the region’s economy after the pandemic.
Planning decisions delayed on five transport schemes
The Department for Transport (DfT) has delayed planning decisions on five infrastructure schemes across the UK.
Costain appoints Kershaw as MD of transportation division
Costain has appointed Sue Kershaw as managing director of its transportation division.
Birmingham Council launches major strategy for homes and transport
Birmingham City Council has launched a new strategy for East Birmingham which aims to create 40,000 jobs, 10,000 new homes and improved access to public transport and health services.
Transport infrastructure dominates infrastructure construction
Transport infrastructure continues to dominate infrastructure sector construction with around 57% of total output for 2019.
Government grants £500,000 for sustainable transport in Slough
The government has granted £500,000 to Transport for Slough which intends to use the grant to encourage residents and visitors to the borough to travel more sustainably.
Transport for Wales begins work on new station at Bow Street
Transport for Wales, Network Rail, and Ceredigion County Council have begun work on the new £8m Bow Street station in Ceredigion, opening to passengers in 2020.
ISG secures £89m Cardiff Transport Interchange contract
ISG has won the £89m project to deliver the Cardiff Transport Interchange building for Rightacres at its flagship Central Square scheme.
Graham to start work on new Belfast Transport Hub
The Belfast Transport Hub took a step closer to construction today as Graham was announced as the contractor to deliver essential early engineering works to prepare the site ready for construction.
Consultancy calls for better transport infrastructure in the North
Trident Building Consultancy has said HS2 and HS3 is not the answer to boosting the North’s transport infrastructure.
Singapore Land Transport Authority expand Kim Chuan Depot
Delivering the designs for a major expansion of an underground rail depot required the breaking down of information silos and the streamlining of processes to meet a tight deadline.
Transport interchange for South Tyneside reaches final destination
The £21m transport interchange facility in South Shields, which incorporates a modern bus station and relocated Metro station, will welcome first passengers.
Transport for Wales creates 60 new jobs
Transport for Wales has announced the creation of 60 new jobs as they continue with their £5bn investment programme to transform the transport sector.
HS2 unveils designs for new People Mover transport
HS2 has revealed the designs for its new “people mover” which will provide frequent transport between its Interchange Station in Solihull, through to Birmingham Airport.
Transport for Wales awards initial contracts for South Wales Metro
Transport for Wales has chosen Balfour Beatty, Alun Griffiths and Siemens Mobility for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts as part of the South Wales Metro.
Transport improvement programme to open up Perry Barr
The highway transport improvements programme to open up the heart of Perry Barr and support the regeneration of the wider area is set to go out to public consultation.
Glasgow Connectivity Commission unveils radical transport plans
The Glasgow Connectivity Commission has released a report which details transformative plans worth £10bn to regenerate the city’s transport system.
Transportability assessments of modular and volumetric buildings
Lucideon is hosting a free-to-attend webinar, ‘Transportability Assessments of Modular and Volumetric Buildings’ on Tuesday 14 May 2019 at 15:00 UK time (10:00 EDT).
Chester Town Hall hosts latest transport decision
The most important transport decision in the North of England for over a generation has been made in Chester Town Hall.
Thoughts from the shovel face: Sustainable transport and new residential development;...
Paul Nathanail discusses how any new residential development needs to take a long view on transport infrastructure provision.