Cabinet member in Staffordshire calls for clarity on highways funding
Highways leaders in Staffordshire have called for clarity on highways funding next year, ahead of the Government’s Autumn Budget on Wednesday. County Councillor Mark Deaville, Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to clarify the state of Network North funding to county councils, and to ensure highways authorities have the right […]
Second new Oxford Road bus lane due to open
A second new stretch of bus lane is due to open on Oxford Road following resurfacing work this week Bus priority schemes are part of the Council’s drive to tackle congestion and poor air quality by making public transport even more attractive A second new road scheme designed to provide quicker and more reliable bus […]
Planning review aims to speed up infrastructure building
A report has been published which suggests ways for new roads to delivered more quickly and easily. The Review of Legal Challenges to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, by leading planning barrister Lord Charles Banner KC, aims to reduce delays to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects “and get Britain building”, with ten recommendations set out for government […]
Think Tank publishes paper pushing for road user charging
The political Think Tank Policy Exchange says road pricing in the UK would give an immediate, large boost to economic performance, and is calling for the Government to introduce a system where motorists pay according to the distance, time and place they travel. It says that, as it stands, congestion on UK roads is costing […]
Waymo gets $5.6bn further investment
Google’s driverless car sister company Waymo has closed its latest investment round, raising $5.6 billion (£4.3 billion), led by its parent company Alphabet, with continued participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price. It says that, with this latest investment, it will continue to welcome more riders into […]
Bus cap rises to £3, CPT “concerned”
The Prime Minister has announced the single bus fare cap in England will be raised 50% to £3 in the Budget. Sir Keir Starmer pointed out the increase on the current limit of £2 was due to expire at the end of December, with the new £3 cap in place until the end of 2025. […]
Amey brings back investment division to support public private infrastructure initiatives
Engineering company Amey has re-established its investment division aimed at helping finance current and future demand for new and sustainable infrastructure both in the UK and overseas. The new team will look to support public private investment opportunities, building on the company’s previous experience, bidding for, designing and successfully operating a large number of public […]
Roadside Technologies launches Vecta – a next-gen hazardous object detection product
The Chesterfield-based roadside equipment maker Roadside Technologies has announced its latest innovation hazard object detection. The patent-pending Vecta uses 3D and AI technology to deliver precision real-time alerts in roadworks zones, integrating with existing CCTV systems and mobile variable message signs, to create an intelligent traffic ecosystem. Roadside Technologies says this is the latest unveiling […]
