More action is needed to drive climate action in the highways and transportation sector, says new CIHT report
The Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport (CIHT) has issued seven recommendations to help achieve what it describes as ‘systematic change’ in the sector in relation to climate action. The recommendations include; giving the industry the tools to improve training and education in this area, more effective communication with the public and prioritising climate action […]
Clearview’s quick-to-install surface solar road stud gets type approval
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence is releasing a new version of its award-winning SolarLite road stud, after getting type approval from the Department for Transport. Its innovative SolarLite Surface Road Studs add to the company’s already approved SolarLite Flush Stud, expanding the range of solar-powered solutions now available for deployment across UK highways. […]
SWARCO VMS used to inform drivers planning their route across new Renfrew Bridge
A series of highly versatile and reliable Variable Messaging Signs supplied and installed by SWARCO UK & Ireland is helping to advise drivers of the latest traffic information and better plan their route across the new Renfrew Bridge that connects Renfrew with Clydebank and Yoker. The new bridge, which officially opened Friday 9 May, is […]
Reigate MP launches cross-party Campaign for Better Roads
Reigate MP Rebecca Paul has launched a new cross-party group in Parliament dedicated to improving the state of the UK’s roads. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Better Roads will focus on raising awareness of the critical role the road network plays in the UK’s economy, environment, and daily life, while advocating for proper investment […]
New programme ideas and location means a surge in bookings for this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The ever-popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is proving more popular than ever this year, with bookings running at double the rate they were this time last year. The Symposium, at its new home of the Royal Armouries in Leeds this September, brings together the private and public sector for a series of learned presentations and […]
Progress made on Glasgow’s 11km safer active travel routes
Progress has been made towards advancing 11km of walking, wheeling, and cycling routes in the Inner North and South of Glasgow, with a recent bid submitted to Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF). The move is part of a larger effort to create a City Network, consisting of 270km of safer, segregated active travel […]
New Zemo report highlights policies needed to accelerate UK transport decarbonisation
Zemo Partnership has launched a new report describing the policies needed to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero transport. The report is launched alongside a Zemo-convened Parliamentary Roundtable event in Westminster where cross-party MPs and Lords (including members of both Transport and Business and Trade Committees) will discuss the report’s recommendations. The project: Decarbonising UK Road Transport: Map […]
Wayve and Uber partner to launch L4 autonomy trials in the UK
Wayve and Uber are to embark on a plan to develop and launch public-road trials of Level 4 (L4) fully autonomous vehicles in London. This announcement marks the UK as the largest market where Uber has announced an intention to pilot autonomous vehicles. These trials will combine Wayve’s industry-leading Embodied AI platform with Uber’s global […]
Industry issues further responses to the Comprehensive Spending Review
Reactions to the Chancellor’s Spending Review announcement continue to reach us at Highways News. Amey’s Chief Executive, Andy Milner, said: “Amey welcomes today’s announcements from the Government of additional investment in infrastructure as part of the Spending Review and the recognition of the importance of defence, transport and public infrastructure in protecting our national security […]
Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities to help shape Coventry’s very light rail project
Experts at Coventry University are to play a key role in a major project aimed at providing affordable accessible transport in the city. Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) is a project to create a rail-based mass-transit system that can be built at less than half the cost and in half the time of conventional tram […]