National Highways trials a ‘Spot’ of innovation with robotic dog surveys in South West
A robotic dog is being employed by National Highways as part of pioneering survey work alongside its South West road network. Spot, Boston Dynamics’ autonomous robot dog, is being trialled by National Highways, BAM Ritchies and AECOM as part of geotechnical surveys across a number of locations in the South West, and video footage of […]
£1 bus fare offer extended in North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire Council and its delivery partner, Equans, have announced an extension to the capped £1 bus fare across the borough. Available to both adults and children, this wonderful offer enables you to travel anywhere in North East Lincolnshire for just £1, all day on weekends and after 6pm Monday to Friday. The scheme […]
Walsall Council’s continued efforts against fly-tipping show success in 2023/24
Walsall Council has intensified its campaign against fly-tipping in the borough throughout 2023/24, taking firm action against perpetrators and implementing innovative strategies to combat environmental crime. The council’s community safety and enforcement service responded to a total of 787 reports of fly-tipping in the past year, leading to 497 litter fixed penalty notices and 22 […]
20mph approved for five Dorset communities
Five towns and villages in Dorset have the approval to proceed with the introduction of 20mph zones or speed limits. The town/parish councils for Langton Matravers, Bridport, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith successfully applied to Dorset Council in 2023 for the new limits and zones. Residents gave their comments, support, or objections to the applications through […]
Scottish bus operator announces partnership expansion with global travel tech company
THE UK’s largest independent bus company McGill’s has announced it will significantly increase the scale of its partnership with global travel tech company FlixBus this year. Following a huge expansion in 2023, which saw increased routes across Scotland as well as expanded cross-border services, the Greenock-based business is proud to expand again with travel tech […]
RSMA and Supply Chain Sustainability Chain School create landmark FIR programme partnership
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has announced that it has become the first industry trade association to create a formal Industry Collaboration Partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School through the FIR Programme[i]. Breaking new ground, this partnership is set to support the built environment sector and pave the way for a more equitable […]
Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has announced that Sir Gareth Rhys Williams will be taking up the position of Chair of National Highways, following a competitive selection process. He joins the organisation as National Highways completes its delivery of the second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) and prepares for the third Road Investment Strategy. In his […]
Twickenham redevelopment plans feature driverless pods
The Rugby Football Union’s plans to redevelop its Twickenham Stadium home has a big focus on transport with the idea of using driverless vehicles and riverboats. The Daily Telegraph has seen a detailed report “on a more strategic change to Twickenham’s serving transport”, focused on “a more sustainable and resilient transport approach to reduce the […]
Asset management software from TRL hailed by National Highways for significant performance improvement
A new software platform used to manage assets on the road network has been hailed by National Highways as a game changer in the way it delivers its Digital Roads Strategy. The P-AMS system used by National Highways is a special version of off-the-shelf asset management software produced by TRL called iROADS, which is a […]
