National Infrastructure Commission approves Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order
The government has announced that a Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing project has been approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP. Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, said: “Improving connectivity is vital to the government’s mission of sustainable, long term economic growth. This green light […]
Get tough on the cause of potholes: RSTA gets to the root of the problem
The only way to drive down the cost of vehicle repairs for the public is to stop potholes forming in the first place, according to the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA). The association is responding to the Government’s announcement that local authorities will have to now produce annual progress reports and prove public confidence in […]
Transport Secretary announces near-£5 billion National Highways investment
Local highway authorities will receive £500 million to fix potholes and £4.8 billion investment for National Highways to keep the strategic road network working. Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP announced two key measures to boost funding for transport as part of the government’s commitment to renew national infrastructure, improve England’s road network […]
Nota AI Achieves Highest Rating in Smart Intersection Performance Assessment
Nota AI, a South Korean company specialising in AI optimisation and on-device generative AI solutions, has earned the highest rating from the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) for its Intelligent Transportation System solution. This evaluation measures traffic volume by direction, vehicle classification, and queue traffic volume. Nota AI’s system achieved an impressive […]
West Yorkshire Mayor helps launch trailblazing bus industry group for Northern England
The Mayor of West Yorkshire and a trailblazer for women in public transport were among those oresent to mark the beginning of a new Northern region for Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC), an industry group promoting inclusion, diversity, and opportunity within the bus, coach, and community transport industry. Mayor Tracy Brabin joined guests at […]
AIA comments on DfT highway maintenance funding for local roads
David Giles, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, has issued a response to this week’s announcement of DfT\s highway maintenance funding paclage. “Government commitments to local roads spending is welcome, but short-term cash injections, evenwith greater accountability and strings attached, are not likely to improve conditions,” says Giles. “Decades of underfunding now means that the […]
Drinks on the terrace: ITS UK announces June Parliamentary Reception
ITS UK’s annual Parliamentary Reception is back, taking place on Tuesday 17 June 2025 in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, from 2 to 5pm. With an Integrated National Transport Strategy and Road Safety Strategy in the pipeline, various new bills and legislation regarding the bus and rail sector, and a Spending Review ongoing, the Reception will be the […]
Minister praises Live Labs programme ahead of 2025 Expo
The Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has voiced her support for the Live Labs 2 programme looking at ways to decarbonise local roads, telling the Highways Voices podcast there is some “very interesting innovation going on.” Live Labs 2 is a three-year, £30million, UK-wide programme funded by the Department for Transport and managed by The Association of Directors […]
Calling highways suppliers in Kent…
M Group Highways are on the lookout for supply chain partners to collaborate with them on highways operations. Focusing on suppliers in Kent and the surrounding area, M Group want to hear from companies or organisations working in: • Social value• Carbon reduction or green tech• Right first time• Value for money• Innovation• Collaborative working […]
2027 ITS World Congress organisers and host connect ideas at kick-off meeting
Planning for the 33rd ITS World Congress in Birmingham is accelerating, following a productive meeting between the organisers, ERTICO – ITS Europe, and representatives from the host region, the West Midlands. Held in London, this strategic session marked a key milestone in shaping a high-impact global event that will take place from 25–29 October 2027 […]
