New poll reveals 69% of the British public support measures to tackle noisy vehicles
New independent polling from Opinium, commissioned by Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) and supported by noise camera providers Intelligent Instruments, has shown that a large majority of the public (69%) support measures to make it easier to enforce noise limits on road vehicles. The new polling comes alongside a new report from ITS UK, […]
Burnham outlines Manchester’s Bee Network expansion plans
Mayor Andy Burnham has set out Greater Manchester’s step-by-step plan to bring rail into the Bee Network by 2028, working with the rail industry. It is the next stage of his joined-up ‘London-style’public transport system, intended to boost passenger numbers, drive growth and deliver new homes. Developed in partnership with the rail industry, DfT and […]
Join Dalkia for the 2025 Road Tunnel Operators Forum Annual Conference
Dalkia is delighted to host the 2025 Road Tunnel Operators Forum Annual Conference, taking place on 18th and 19th March at the iconic Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. As a leader in delivering turnkey solutions for sustainable, safe, and advanced infrastructure, Dalkia brings over a decade of expertise in major UK tunnel refurbishments to this premier […]
Designing Transport for Humans with Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson on this week’s Highways Voices
Are we designing transport systems that truly serve human needs, or are we stuck in outdated metrics of speed and efficiency? Two leading behavioural scientists, Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson discuss their book Transport for Humans: Are We Nearly There Yet on this week’s Highways Voices. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never […]
Flooded roads: Motorists risk £17.3 billion in damages
Motorists could be risking an estimated £17.3 billion in repair costs by attempting to drive through floodwater, according to new research. While only 17% of motorists admit they would risk crossing a flooded road, this equates to 5.8 million vehicles across the UK. This means that as well as putting themselves in significant danger, these drivers […]
Digital driving licences are on their way
The UK government is launching a GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to services and documents like digital driver’s licences, alongside reforms to public sector technology to save £45 billion and drive efficiency and growth. Brits will be given the option to use a digital version of their driver’s licence from their phone to […]
San Francisco: Waymo vehicle caught up in fatal collision
A deadly, multi-car collision in San Francisco on Sunday evening has marked the first time in the US that a truly autonomous vehicle, with no one in the driver’s seat, has been involved in a fatal collision, according to federal transportation records. The Waymo vehicle involced in the incident was entirely blameless, however. The self-driving Waymo car […]
Shelved Scottish bus fare cap plan “lets down workers and commuters” says Green MSP
The introduction of a £2 flat bus fare would be a big boost for communities, public transport and our climate, says Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell, who has called on the Scottish Government to introduce the change as part of this year’s budget. The comments follow evidence at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee […]
New bus franchising test set to benefit rural communities in mid-Wales
Communities across mid-Wales are set to experience early benefits that groundbreaking bus reform will bring. Led by Transport for Wales and mid-Wales councils’ a trial of the criteria designed for bus reform will take place and identify what a good bus network will look like. The trial will also bring opportunities for early improvements to […]
Costain engineer becomes youngest woman to receive ICE Fellowship
Costain is celebrating the achievements of five professionals who have been awarded Fellowship by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the highest grade of membership and a globally recognised mark of professional excellence. Fellowship is awarded in recognition of the significant contribution engineers have made to the profession and is an endorsement of leadership, knowledge, […]
