Minister sees innovation being used to drive improvement on Devon’s roads
The Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP, has been in Devon to see the innovations the council is using to repair our roads. More than 9,500 potholes have been filled across the county so far this financial year and, where possible, the Devon highways teams have also been intervening earlier with repairs […]
AtkinsRealis and Jacobs appointed National Highways’ Environmental and Sustainability partner
AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs have been jointly appointed by National Highways to provide essential environmental and sustainability technical services to support the organisation’s strategy to cut carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity and climate resilience, and support community wellbeing. The AtkinsRéalis-Jacobs joint venture will work closely with National Highways to support the delivery of its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, […]
Coroner makes safety recommendations after smart motorway death
A Coroner is calling for better public understanding of safety on smart motorways, as a report has been published into the death of a woman on the M1. A Prevention of Future Deaths Report looked at the death of 62 year old Nargis Begum who was in a car which broke down on the M1 […]
Clearview Intelligence-led project wins Scottish Transport Award
Clearview Intelligence, in partnership with Angus Council and Waterman Aspen, has won the Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling award at the Scottish Transport Awards 2025. The company says the award is a “fantastic recognition of the collaborative work put into a project that’s making a real difference to active travel and public space […]
Speed limits reducing in North East Fife
Fife Council will begin work to reduce the speed limits on a number of roads the north east of the county, following decisions taken at NE Fife Area Committee. 20mph speed limits will be introduced on Main Street and Station Road, in Dairsie, with the introduction of what the council calls “appropriate” 40mph speed limits […]
Work to strengthen bridge in Chichester to start in July
West Sussex County Council will start work next month to strengthen the bridge on the B2178 St Pauls Road in Chichester so that heavy vehicles weighing up to 40 tonnes can continue to use it in the future. The works are expected to last five weeks until late August and will be carried out in […]
Transport for London’s wildflower verges “blooming”
Transport for London has expanded its wildflower verges by the size of around 18 football pitches – 130,000m2 – a 50% increase in the last financial year. This takes the total amount of rewilded space to 390,000m2 – the equivalent of around 52 football pitches. TfL is now well over halfway to reaching the goal set back […]
“DAB+ leads the way” in in-car listening research
The importance of the car as a core location for broadcast radio listening has been highlighted by new research revealed at WorldDAB Automotive 2025 in Madrid last Thursday (19 June). Nearly 200 senior executives gathered at the annual event organised by WorldDAB, the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio. It opened with public and […]
Tesla begins “low key” robotaxi rollout
Tesla has begun to trial its driverless “robotaxis” on the streets of Austin, Texas. The company has posted a series of videos showing invited guests taking rides in the vehicles. The BBC reports analysts said the “low-key” robotaxi launch highlights Tesla’s “big bid” to compete with existing self-driving taxi operators in the US and China, […]
RAC Insurance offers new connected motor products thanks to telematics partnership
RAC Insurance has announced an exclusive partnership with telematics insurance specialist Ticker to licence and distribute a suite of connected motor insurance products aimed at consumers. A brand-new telematics insurance policy has launched for new and young drivers, which will be followed by further products aimed specifically at older drivers and those who drive low […]