Meeting the best of European industry support, and why recognising them helps us all – this week’s Highways Voices
In this episode of Highways Voices you will discover a lot about the most influential Intelligent Transport industry associations in Europe, how their working together helps the industry, about a legacy from a major international congress, connected ITS installations and why the UK is leading the way in supporting the next generation of industry professionals. […]
TTF returns to Leicestershire for next year’s Conference – Bookings now open
The Transport Technology Forum will return to the Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island in Leicestershire for next year’s Annual Conference from 6-8 May 2025. The event has grown significantly in popularity over the past few years and the overwhelming feedback was that the larger, out-of-town location worked well for both the knowledge sharing and networking aspects […]
The human cost of road crashes: one family’s story
As part of Brake’s Road Safety Week, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) spoke to Mandy Garner about the full repercussions of losing a loved one to a road collision. This year’s Brake Road Safety Week puts victims of road collisions at its heart, to raise awareness of the toll of road death on family and friends. […]
Commons committee discusses improving local road condition
The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is holding an evidence session on the condition of local roads in England at 10am on Thursday 21st November. The session follows the National Audit Office’s 2024 report on local roads in England, and the Government’s approach to funding their maintenance. The NAO found that local roads are getting worse, with fewer roads […]
TRL says harmonised micromobility regulations could unlock safer, more innovative transport across Europe
As the UK moves closer towards e-scooter and other micromobility devices legislation, a new report shows how the European Union faces a different challenge: inconsistent regulatory approaches across member states. A comprehensive study, conducted by TRL in collaboration with fka for the European Commission, has highlighted the benefits and feasibility of harmonised regulations for Personal […]
ADEPT explains value of “stronger places toolkit” on urban transformation
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, ADEPT, has posted a new blog from the Place Leaders’ Pioneering, Action-orientated, Creative and Entrepreneurial (PACE) programme, focusing on the transformation of Nuneaton. The PACE Programme, run by ADEPT in partnership with Amey, is designed exclusively for place directors and senior leadership. It focuses on […]
Reconstruction on major road in Tamworth passes halfway mark
A £1.6 million carriageway reconstruction project in Staffordshire is progressing rapidly as part of a major highways improvement scheme in the county. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews are completely resurfacing C03070 Coton Lane, from the junction of the A513 Comberford Road and the southern junction of Fontenaye Road in Tamworth. The project, which began in […]
