Places for London selects Fastned as preferred partner for new electric vehicle charging hub joint venture
Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has selected Fastned, the award-winning European ultra-rapid charging company, as its preferred partner for its new joint venture (JV) to help develop several new electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging hubs across its estate. The joint venture, which will help support the Mayor of London’s […]
The Clearway Group further expands technology capabilities with the launch of Clearway Labs
The Clearway Group has announced the acquisition of LociLabs Limited and the launch of its in-house Innovation Team, Clearway Labs, providing the new standard in Actionable Analytics. The introduction of Clearway Labs will enable Clearway to further develop its suite of IoT devices alongside development, project management, and consultancy services. Custom models can be used […]
Highways Voices discusses UK-European collaboration at the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Our final Highways Voices featuring content gathered during the ITS World Congress in Dubai is a panel discussion looking at technical collaboration in transport between the UK and Europe. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Castsand never miss an episode! Recorded in front of an audience on the UK Pavilion at the […]
Greenwood, Harris and Parker speaking at Highways UK
Future of Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood MP will outline the priorities of the new government at Highways UK in Birmingham next month, as she speaks on the keynote stage during a session also including Chief Executive of National Highways Nick Harris – who will discuss how the strategic road network connects customers – and new […]
National Highways hails new technology reducing delays and cutting the cost of roadworks
New technology developed to help ease the pain of roadworks for road users and businesses saw 2,100 fewer journeys being delayed on the M6 in a two-month trial. The innovation, being trialled as part of a National Highways competition, also saved an estimated £45,000 by consolidating work and enabling the cancellation of one in 28 […]
DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake parking penalty charges. The text message warns people that they have a ‘parking penalty charge’, and that if they do not pay on time, that they might be banned from driving, have to pay more or be taken […]
Call for the bus to be at the heart of placemaking approach
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has published its response to the government’s consultation on proposed reform to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as other changes to the planning system. CPT welcomed the opportunity to respond to the government’s proposals for planning reform, arguing they offer a vital opportunity to reset the relationship […]
Warning lack of work experience, strategy and teacher time holding back STEM success
There’s a warning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) career provision in schools and colleges across England needs significant improvement if more young people are to understand and be inspired by STEM careers. The EngineeringUK report, ‘Advancing STEM careers provision in England’ highlights a need for structured work experience and adequate teacher support to ensure […]
GRAHAM awarded £17.5m next phase of works for the Western Growth Corridor Development
Construction and development company GRAHAM has been awarded the next phase of key infrastructure works to create the eastern access into the Western Growth Corridor development for City of Lincoln Council. Leading on the design and construction, works include, the new bridge crossing Tritton Road across the existing railway line, a new signalised junction on […]
Bee Network marks one year anniversary hailing record numbers of people travelling
Transport for Greater Manchester has released figures showing that, since its launch a year ago, more than 58 million bus journeys have been made on “cheaper, cleaner, more reliable bus services” on its new Bee Network. Since the yellow buses were first launched in Bolton, Wigan and parts of Salford and Bury, it says nearly […]
