2013 news

Details of the St Aubin improvement scheme have now been finalised and work will begin in earnest during the first week of January 2014

TTS has published a report showing the progress that has been made with sustainable transport

Clean plasterboard received at La Collette will be exported to the UK for specialist recycling

Passengers will not have to pay for bus services on Sunday 22 December

A new video aims to increase the amount of household metal packaging separated for recycling

Transport and Technical Services would like to hear your comments on proposed changes to the Island's taxi regulations

After being closed for almost three months for stabilisation work to the rock face, Mount Bingham will re-open as normal to traffic

TTS is holding an auction of number plates on Saturday

Contractors wanting to tender should attend a briefing in early December 2013

The chimney is scheduled for demolition in April 2014

Progress of rock stabilisation work means it's now safe to open one lane to traffic

Road diversions are in place while Trinity Road is repaired

Respondents say they would recycle more if they had a kerbside collection

Engineers will investigate the cause of a hole which has appeared in Trinity Road

Scrapyard relocates so work can be carried out on the old Bellozanne chimney

Jersey businesses are invited to tender for management of recycling 'bring bank' network

Twin drainage tunnels to be bored under St Helier

Transport and Technical Services would like your comments on plans to introduce traffic calming near Bel Royal School

Journey times could be reduced for eastbound traffic by avoiding the Tunnel after 9.30am

The new plans have been developed following a consultation in July

Drivers encouraged to use alternative one-way system on South Hill during peak times

Transport and Technical Services are putting in traffic management arrangements to ease congestion in the tunnel at peak times

Jersey's incinerator bottom ash could soon be exported for treatment

TTS say new contract will reduce waste and deliver better service for the construction industry

Recycling team collects 16 tonnes of household electrical items in four hours

New campaign launched to encourage Islanders to dispose of electrical items correctly

Traffic delays continue as Mount Bingham remains closed after a substantial rock fall on Sunday

An improved autumn / winter bus timetable will start from 30 September this year (2013)

TTS Minister invites companies to tender for transport and disposal of air pollution control residue

A six month project begins this month to strengthen the road from Rue des Pres Trading estate to Gorey Village

New metal recycling campaign will be launched at Jersey Live using a giant metal 'wizard'

There is only a week left to respond to a consultation on proposed autumn and winter bus timetables

The Transport and Technical Services Minister will be allowing free parking in designated car parks during the forthcoming strike by local bus operator LibertyBus

Islanders urged to check the service available before travelling

Changes are proposed to the new autumn and winter bus timetable

Measures are being taken to provide safer access to St Mary's Village

A new 'bring bank' will increase the number of places where islanders can deposit recyclable rubbish

Work to replace traffic lights on the Rue du Galet junction have been postponed

Islanders are being advised to avoid the Dicq area today, especially for swimming or fishing, because of a diluted sewage spill caused by heavy rainfall

The public are being asked for their feedback on the trial of an electronic payment system in Sand Street car park

Shoppers can park for free during Thursday late night shopping evenings

Traffic restrictions and temporary pedestrian crossings will be in place on two junctions with Victoria Avenue to replace traffic lights

Facilities for recycling will be introduced at eight of the Island's beaches this summer

Proposals presented for village improvements are now available for the public to view at drop in sessions.

Motorists are warned of traffic congestion in Gloucester Street area for next four days

Participants saved more than 14,000 kilograms of CO2 and burnt off nearly two million calories during the three week competition

Islanders are being asked if there should be a 30mph speed limit around Trinity Church and whether 30mph zones should be extended in St Peter's village

Primary and secondary school pupils take part in Walk to School fortnight

Lane closures and some evening road closures while resurfacing works are carried out

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services has agreed an increase to taxi fares in line with the retail price index, which measures inflation

More bus shelters at various locations including three along St John's main road

Islanders encouraged to get back in the saddle at free lunchtime "try-a-bike" sessions as part of Cycle Challenge Jersey

The Minister for Transport and Technical Services responds to calls for a change to the recognised status of Jersey's bus service

New bus timetable for the summer takes effect at the end of this month, on 27 May

From Monday parents, students and teachers are being encouraged to walk to school for two weeks as part of a States initiative to raise awareness of traffic congestion and its effect on the environment

Businesses are being encouraged to get staff cycling for 10 minutes over a three week period in June

Islanders encouraged to raise awareness about home composting

Six vehicles found to have corroded bodywork at a St Peter road check

Additional bus services introduced for peak summer months

Wooden-clad road barriers used on Le Mont les Vaux to blend in with rural setting

Tranpost and Technical services offering a range of engineering roles

Lane closures on Esplande and Gloucester Street while surveys are carried out before major resurfacing work starts in May

Suitably qualified local companies are being asked to tender to recycle construction waste at La Collette

Parking charges start on 2 April at a number of car parks that have been free during the winter months

From 8am on Saturday 23 March, the westbound carriageway of Victoria Avenue will be closed as Transport and Technical Services carry out emergency repair work

Transport and Technical Services are asking the public's views on plans to improve pedestrian facilities in the Parade and Gloucester Street

The Railway Walk has been reopened after work to clear damage caused by recent snow and blizzards

Five new bus routes will operate over the spring

Concerns over number of commercial vehicles impounded with defective brakes and worn tyres at a St Martin road check

New energy efficient lighting in St Helier reduces costs and light pollution

Transport Minister seeks views on proposed changes to bus timetable

Government is asking for the public's views on a trial road narrowing near St Mary filling station

There will be diversions on La Route de la Hougue Bie for five weeks as road resurfacing work begins on 12 February

The cost of a paycard rises 3.1 per cent to 73p a unit

Report is published on options for increasing shoppers' spaces at Snow Hill car park