This year, Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) is launching two new winter competitions. Their teams are nearly ready for winter, but the TfB twitter and facebook pages need a fresh new winter look.
TfB is looking for some winter pictures for their cover picture on facebook. To brighten up the page, the cover picture will change every week and they want YOU to help contribute. This could be a photo, drawing, poem, or even a short sentence on what winter means to you. They will then feature a different winner each week on their facebook page.
Ruth Vigor-Hedderley, Cabinet Member for Transport said, "Winter is a cold and dark season, so we'd love to get as many people involved in keeping our facebook pages fun as well as informative. I know there are a lot of talented people out there, so I'd encourage everyone to get involved and send us some really innovative entries."
This competition is open to all ages. Entries should be in landscape orientation. Entries can be emailed or posted. The closing date is 31 October.
Schools across the county are also getting involved and have been invited to redesign TfB's twitter and facebook avatars. The winners will see their designs feature on the TfB facebook and twitter pages throughout the season and will also win a trip to one of TfB's depots, see their salt stores, winter vehicles and meet the men who drive the gritters.
Competition entries should be sent to: tfbcomms@buckscc.gov.uk
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Monday, 13 October 2014
Monday, 6 October 2014
A40 Abbey Way Flyover night works next week
Good progress is being made with the structural improvement and resurfacing work on the A40 Abbey Way flyover in High Wycombe.
Installation of the high containment kerbing along Lily's Walk and Abbey Way (Westbound) is now complete. Waterproofing repairs have also been carried out to help with water leakage into the shops below. Deterrent paving on Lily's Walk is nearly complete.
Night works will commence during the week commencing 6 October to facilitate resurfacing and road marking. Lane closures will be in place to carry out these operations, which are highly weather dependent.
Monday night 06-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Eastbound (London bound) closed for lane 2 resurfacing.
Tuesday night 07-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Westbound (Eden shopping centre bound) closed for lane 1 or 2 resurfacing.
Wednesday night 08-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Westbound (Eden shopping centre bound) closed for lane 1 or 2 resurfacing.
Thursday night 09-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Westbound (Eden shopping centre bound) closed for Lily’s Walk resurfacing and new road markings
Friday night 10-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Eastbound (London bound) closed for road new road markings.
Further information and updates can be found at www.buckscc.gov.uk/abbeyway.
Installation of the high containment kerbing along Lily's Walk and Abbey Way (Westbound) is now complete. Waterproofing repairs have also been carried out to help with water leakage into the shops below. Deterrent paving on Lily's Walk is nearly complete.
Night works will commence during the week commencing 6 October to facilitate resurfacing and road marking. Lane closures will be in place to carry out these operations, which are highly weather dependent.
Monday night 06-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Eastbound (London bound) closed for lane 2 resurfacing.
Tuesday night 07-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Westbound (Eden shopping centre bound) closed for lane 1 or 2 resurfacing.
Wednesday night 08-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Westbound (Eden shopping centre bound) closed for lane 1 or 2 resurfacing.
Thursday night 09-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Westbound (Eden shopping centre bound) closed for Lily’s Walk resurfacing and new road markings
Friday night 10-10-14 from 21:00 to 06:00hrs
Eastbound (London bound) closed for road new road markings.
Further information and updates can be found at www.buckscc.gov.uk/abbeyway.
LED street light replacement programme for next week
Transport for Buckinghamshire has started the next phase of replacing traditional street light lanterns with more efficient LED lamps.
This phase of the scheme will see a total of 2,585 street lights in 110 locations will be converted by March 2015, providing energy savings, lower carbon emissions and a reduction in maintenance costs compared with traditional units.
During the week commencing 6 October, the following sites will receive a visit to replace the lamps under varying traffic restrictions:
Dorney Hill North, Beaconsfield - Stop/Go - 09.30-15.30
Slough Road, Beaconsfield - Temporary traffic lights - 09.30-15.30
Oxford Road, Denham - Temporary traffic lights - 09.30-15.30
Denham Avenue, Denham - Temporary traffic lights - 09.30-15.30
Hitcham Road, Burnham - no restrictions
Chesham Road, Amersham - Stop/Go - 09.30-15.30
Amersham Road, Amersham - Stop/Go - 10.00-16.00
These timings are the windows that the contractor is permitted to work within. The restrictions to the road will fall sometime within this.
For more information and a full programme, visit , www.buckscc.gov.uk/ledreplacement
This phase of the scheme will see a total of 2,585 street lights in 110 locations will be converted by March 2015, providing energy savings, lower carbon emissions and a reduction in maintenance costs compared with traditional units.
During the week commencing 6 October, the following sites will receive a visit to replace the lamps under varying traffic restrictions:
Dorney Hill North, Beaconsfield - Stop/Go - 09.30-15.30
Slough Road, Beaconsfield - Temporary traffic lights - 09.30-15.30
Oxford Road, Denham - Temporary traffic lights - 09.30-15.30
Denham Avenue, Denham - Temporary traffic lights - 09.30-15.30
Hitcham Road, Burnham - no restrictions
Chesham Road, Amersham - Stop/Go - 09.30-15.30
Amersham Road, Amersham - Stop/Go - 10.00-16.00
These timings are the windows that the contractor is permitted to work within. The restrictions to the road will fall sometime within this.
For more information and a full programme, visit , www.buckscc.gov.uk/ledreplacement
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Work starts on Toucan Crossing
Work to install a Toucan pedestrian crossing on the A41 Bicester Road, Aylesbury, starts on Monday October 6.
The crossing, near Jackson Road, which will cater for bikes and pedestrians, includes a 50 metre (54 yard) stretch of shared cycleway and footpath. It will link with the cycleway on the opposite side to Dickens Way.
Work should be finished by October 31, and includes 'no waiting at any time' restrictions to ensure visibility for westbound traffic approaching the crossing.
Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) says that during installation two-way traffic will be maintained during work hours between 7.30am and 4pm, and that night-time work, starting at 7pm will be kept to a minimum.
It's envisaged that, depending on the weather, night time work will be done on October 8, 22 and 23, and TfB will need a further one-night closure in November to lay high friction surfacing.
During night time work the entrances to Dickens Way and Jackson Road will be closed.
The crossing is being funded through the ALUTS (Aylesbury Land Use and Transportation Strategy), secured by Aylesbury Vale District Council.
Full details of the project can be found at www.buckscc.gov.uk/a41crossing
The crossing, near Jackson Road, which will cater for bikes and pedestrians, includes a 50 metre (54 yard) stretch of shared cycleway and footpath. It will link with the cycleway on the opposite side to Dickens Way.
Work should be finished by October 31, and includes 'no waiting at any time' restrictions to ensure visibility for westbound traffic approaching the crossing.
Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) says that during installation two-way traffic will be maintained during work hours between 7.30am and 4pm, and that night-time work, starting at 7pm will be kept to a minimum.
It's envisaged that, depending on the weather, night time work will be done on October 8, 22 and 23, and TfB will need a further one-night closure in November to lay high friction surfacing.
During night time work the entrances to Dickens Way and Jackson Road will be closed.
The crossing is being funded through the ALUTS (Aylesbury Land Use and Transportation Strategy), secured by Aylesbury Vale District Council.
Full details of the project can be found at www.buckscc.gov.uk/a41crossing
Traffic flows on the Western Link Road
Aylesbury's Western Link Road opened to traffic this afternoon (Tuesday September 30). Covering just under two miles, the link road connects the A41 at the new Berryfields estate with the A413 at the Buckingham Park estate.
Just before 9am, a small group gathered on the link road, and Ruth Vigor-Hedderly, Buckinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Transport, cut the green ribbon to mark the first day in traffic.
Joining Ruth for the opening ceremony were Richard Harrington, Chief Executive of the Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership, Ian Mitchell, Chairman of the Consortium of developers that built the road, and representatives from the new Berryfields residents groups.
Ruth said: 'The Western Link Road will do a great deal to help relieve pressure on routes in and around Aylesbury, which is good news for residents getting around town. Also good news is the shared use cycleway along the link road, which will eventually give cyclists from the estates a new route to Aylesbury Vale Parkway station.'
Work on the £11 million project began in June 2013 by Kier Infrastructure and Overseas, which has spent more than 160,000 operational hours in total on the project, which has been nominated for a Green Apple award for environmental best practice.
The Berryfields Consortium of developers - Taylor Wimpey South Midlands, Martin Grant Homes, Kier Living and Banner Homes - has funded the link road.
When complete Berryfields will comprise more than 3,000 homes, two schools, 13 play areas, 15 open spaces and a local centre.
Just before 9am, a small group gathered on the link road, and Ruth Vigor-Hedderly, Buckinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Transport, cut the green ribbon to mark the first day in traffic.
Joining Ruth for the opening ceremony were Richard Harrington, Chief Executive of the Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership, Ian Mitchell, Chairman of the Consortium of developers that built the road, and representatives from the new Berryfields residents groups.
Ruth said: 'The Western Link Road will do a great deal to help relieve pressure on routes in and around Aylesbury, which is good news for residents getting around town. Also good news is the shared use cycleway along the link road, which will eventually give cyclists from the estates a new route to Aylesbury Vale Parkway station.'
Work on the £11 million project began in June 2013 by Kier Infrastructure and Overseas, which has spent more than 160,000 operational hours in total on the project, which has been nominated for a Green Apple award for environmental best practice.
The Berryfields Consortium of developers - Taylor Wimpey South Midlands, Martin Grant Homes, Kier Living and Banner Homes - has funded the link road.
When complete Berryfields will comprise more than 3,000 homes, two schools, 13 play areas, 15 open spaces and a local centre.
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
First Gear pre-driver event to launch in Aylesbury
Everything you ever wanted to know about learning to drive.
Transport for Buckinghamshire is organising a 'First Gear' pre-driver event for 16 and 17 year olds who are considering learning to drive.
The day event will give potential drivers valuable information before they start learning to drive, and provide an educational, fun opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience.
The programme for the day will include:
•A drive in a dual controlled car
•Information on how to get your provisional driving licence and how to keep it
•Advice on choosing a driving instructor and taking the driving test
•Tips on buying, maintaining and insuring your first car
•First aid training for ‘first on the scene of an accident’
•The brake reactor – test your reactions!
Experts in these fields will be on hand to share their knowledge and advice as well as providing practical training.
All attendees will be entered into a free draw for some great prizes, including 12 months' breakdown cover, vouchers for indoor karting, a complete theory test DVD and road safety goody bags.
First Gear will be held at the Aylesbury Vale Academy, Berryfields, on 27 October 2014 from 10.00am till 3.00pm and is open to 16-17 year olds who are thinking about learning to drive in the near future.
This event is being supported by partners Thames Valley Police, the local Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), Perrys, Bucks Fire & Rescue Service and Trading Standards, all working together to support new drivers by giving them the right information to help them stay safe on the road.
The cost will be £35 per person for the day. Parents are welcome to book a space as well, so they can learn the best way to support someone who is learning to drive.
Ruth Vigor-Hedderly, Cabinet Member for Transport at Buckinghamshire County Council said, "The aim of 'First Gear' is to help potential new drivers gain an understanding of what's involved in learning to drive. It's a sad fact that 25% of all killed or seriously injured casualties on Buckinghamshire's roads resulted from collisions involving young drivers aged 17-24. We are committed to working with our partners to try to reduce the number of young people killed or seriously injured on our roads and to support them to be safer drivers".
For further information see the web page: www.buckscc.gov.uk/firstgear.
Transport for Buckinghamshire is organising a 'First Gear' pre-driver event for 16 and 17 year olds who are considering learning to drive.
The day event will give potential drivers valuable information before they start learning to drive, and provide an educational, fun opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience.
The programme for the day will include:
•A drive in a dual controlled car
•Information on how to get your provisional driving licence and how to keep it
•Advice on choosing a driving instructor and taking the driving test
•Tips on buying, maintaining and insuring your first car
•First aid training for ‘first on the scene of an accident’
•The brake reactor – test your reactions!
Experts in these fields will be on hand to share their knowledge and advice as well as providing practical training.
All attendees will be entered into a free draw for some great prizes, including 12 months' breakdown cover, vouchers for indoor karting, a complete theory test DVD and road safety goody bags.
First Gear will be held at the Aylesbury Vale Academy, Berryfields, on 27 October 2014 from 10.00am till 3.00pm and is open to 16-17 year olds who are thinking about learning to drive in the near future.
This event is being supported by partners Thames Valley Police, the local Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), Perrys, Bucks Fire & Rescue Service and Trading Standards, all working together to support new drivers by giving them the right information to help them stay safe on the road.
The cost will be £35 per person for the day. Parents are welcome to book a space as well, so they can learn the best way to support someone who is learning to drive.
Ruth Vigor-Hedderly, Cabinet Member for Transport at Buckinghamshire County Council said, "The aim of 'First Gear' is to help potential new drivers gain an understanding of what's involved in learning to drive. It's a sad fact that 25% of all killed or seriously injured casualties on Buckinghamshire's roads resulted from collisions involving young drivers aged 17-24. We are committed to working with our partners to try to reduce the number of young people killed or seriously injured on our roads and to support them to be safer drivers".
For further information see the web page: www.buckscc.gov.uk/firstgear.
Thursday, 7 August 2014
Work starts on the A40 Abbey Way flyover
Structural improvement and resurfacing work begins on Abbey Way flyover, High Wycombe, on Monday August 18.
A series of structural inspections and investigations between 2011 and 2013, Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) identified the flyover parapets were not structurally sound enough to withstand a collision. So the road was reduced to one lane in each direction to reduce the risk of vehicles hitting the parapets.
Work - including installing safety barriers, new high kerbs, and resurfacing - will give the flyover another 20 years life, and takes account of future developments in the High Wycombe Town Centre Masterplan. Once the work is done Lily’s Walk will reopen to two way traffic.
Mark Shaw, Buckinghamshire County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport said that longer term plans to improve the environment of High Wycombe town centre meant an expensive over-investment in a structure with a limited lifespan was not a viable solution. The planned work, he said, was a good, affordable short-term solution and would improve the immediate situation.
Works comprise the following:
Abbey Way - eastbound: A semi-permanent barrier will be installed, closing lane one permanently. Lane two will be resurfaced and lane one will undergo a 'slurry seal' thin layer surface treatment to reduce water penetration.
Abbey Way - westbound: High containment ‘Trief’ kerbing will be installed along key lengths to protect the weak parapet and lane one and two resurfaced. The safety barrier will be extended.
Lily’s Walk: The traffic signals will be reinstated. High containment ‘Trief’ kerbing will be installed along both sides to protect the weak parapets and the carriageway resurfaced.
The work, which will also help alleviate some water leakage through the structure, starts on August 18 and will be complete by the end of October.
Temporary Traffic Management During Construction
Abbey Way: Work will generally be done during the day and one lane in each direction will remain open to traffic. Up to 15 individual overnight (9pm to 6am) closures of one carriageway at a time will be required, during the week only, to allow resurfacing to be done. Dates will be advertised in advance, and a diversion route will be signed.
Lily’s Walk: The road will remain closed during the work and a diversion route will be in place.
Buses: During the work, buses will be running on usual routes.
Mark Shaw, Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport said: 'It has taken some time to develop a satisfactory programme to guarantee the safety of road users using the flyover, while ensuring we aren't wasting money on a structure with a limited life. I am happy that we have reached a suitable outcome and look forward to the work being complete in October.
'I apologise for any inconvenience that has been caused up till now, and through the forthcoming works. Hopefully we will be able to keep a relatively free-flowing road throughout the day time works. There may be some disruption to road users overnight on occasions."
A series of structural inspections and investigations between 2011 and 2013, Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) identified the flyover parapets were not structurally sound enough to withstand a collision. So the road was reduced to one lane in each direction to reduce the risk of vehicles hitting the parapets.
Work - including installing safety barriers, new high kerbs, and resurfacing - will give the flyover another 20 years life, and takes account of future developments in the High Wycombe Town Centre Masterplan. Once the work is done Lily’s Walk will reopen to two way traffic.
Mark Shaw, Buckinghamshire County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport said that longer term plans to improve the environment of High Wycombe town centre meant an expensive over-investment in a structure with a limited lifespan was not a viable solution. The planned work, he said, was a good, affordable short-term solution and would improve the immediate situation.
Works comprise the following:
Abbey Way - eastbound: A semi-permanent barrier will be installed, closing lane one permanently. Lane two will be resurfaced and lane one will undergo a 'slurry seal' thin layer surface treatment to reduce water penetration.
Abbey Way - westbound: High containment ‘Trief’ kerbing will be installed along key lengths to protect the weak parapet and lane one and two resurfaced. The safety barrier will be extended.
Lily’s Walk: The traffic signals will be reinstated. High containment ‘Trief’ kerbing will be installed along both sides to protect the weak parapets and the carriageway resurfaced.
The work, which will also help alleviate some water leakage through the structure, starts on August 18 and will be complete by the end of October.
Temporary Traffic Management During Construction
Abbey Way: Work will generally be done during the day and one lane in each direction will remain open to traffic. Up to 15 individual overnight (9pm to 6am) closures of one carriageway at a time will be required, during the week only, to allow resurfacing to be done. Dates will be advertised in advance, and a diversion route will be signed.
Lily’s Walk: The road will remain closed during the work and a diversion route will be in place.
Buses: During the work, buses will be running on usual routes.
Mark Shaw, Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport said: 'It has taken some time to develop a satisfactory programme to guarantee the safety of road users using the flyover, while ensuring we aren't wasting money on a structure with a limited life. I am happy that we have reached a suitable outcome and look forward to the work being complete in October.
'I apologise for any inconvenience that has been caused up till now, and through the forthcoming works. Hopefully we will be able to keep a relatively free-flowing road throughout the day time works. There may be some disruption to road users overnight on occasions."
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