JCT Traffic Signals Symposium offers new networking opportunity
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is offering industry professionals a new way to meet and network with colleagues by offering tickets to its gala dinner without expecting people to also attend the Symposium itself. The gala dinner, sponsored by Yunex Traffic, is a key part of the event each September and this year takes […]
Congestion pricing and transit are a necessary alliance, says Mineta report
A new report from the Mineta Transportation Institute, Using Toll Revenues for Transit: It Can and Should Be Done, reinforces a long-held view in transportation circles: congestion pricing programs only succeed when paired with strong public transit. The report, according to Windels Marx Transportation Practice Group makes a clear case that toll revenue should be reinvested […]
New traffic management production line puts social enterprise on road to greater business
Recognising the importance of supporting veterans, this year’s VE Day celebration was also an opportunity to highlight improved employment opportunities at Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI). Representatives of HW Martin, the traffic management experts, visited RBLI on VE Day to witness the commissioning of the factory’s latest new road sign production line, as part of […]
ITS UK launches 19th Annual Awards
The 19th ITS UK President’s Dinner and Annual Awards have launched, with entries and bookings now open. The ITS UK President’s Dinner is one of the highlights of the transport technology calendar, hosted by our distinguished President Steve Norris. Featuring the ITS UK Awards, the President’s Dinner showcases the very best of the intelligent transport sector, including the innovation, expertise and dynamism of […]
Rebuilding the Foundation: Asset Management, the Key to Infrastructure Investment
There’s only three weeks to go before the Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG) Presidential Conference gets underway in Milton Keynes. This year the focus is on: Rebuilding the Foundation: Asset Management, the Key to Infrastructure Investment and being held at Bletchley Park on 4 June 2025. Asset management can have different meanings across various sectors, often […]
Aberdeenshire launches public consultation on 20mph speed limit introduction
Aberdeenshire Council has launched the first stage of a region-wide consultation around the introduction of permanent 20mph speed limits in built-up areas. Residents and road users in Buchan, Formartine, Garioch and Kincardine and Mearns are the first to be invited to share their views on the proposed changes in their area, followed shortly after by those in […]
New report reveals 45% of Britons’ average travel spend has increased in 2025
45% of Britons have reported an increase in their average monthly travel spend in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the findings in a new report. Almost four in 10 (37%) of those experiencing increased travel costs find it difficult to afford the extra amount. Among key findings in the Ipsos report were: Commenting on […]
Weaver Network is ‘new era’ for West Yorkshire public transport
West Yorkshire transport bosses have unveiled new branding for the region’s public transport network, pledging a “bold new era”.The Weaver Network was launched by Mayor Tracy Brabin and West Yorkshire council leaders at Millennium Square in Leeds. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) said the single branding across the network would make it “easier and […]
Plans for more frequent and faster buses in Herefordshire revealed
Bus services in Herefordshire could be made more frequent and faster under new proposals. Among a raft of measures in Herefordshire Council’s draft Local Transport Plan 2025-2041, it says there should be “bus priority or bus-only access on certain streets to make bus services faster and more reliable”. It singles out Cantilupe Road, Gloucester Road […]
Countdown for £1bn Birmingham highways bid begins
Birmingham City Council has set the early market engagement wheels in motion for a signifcant new highways and infrastructure framework worth around £1bn over eight years. The new framework for maintenance and upgrade work will be split across five lots covering a broad scope of works from minor road improvements to major capital civil engineering […]