Survey suggests decline in consumer interest for connected car services amid privacy and pricing concerns
The connected car services market is evolving, but new survey data from S&P Global Mobility reveals rising consumer hesitation. While some drivers remain satisfied and willing to pay for features like navigation and infotainment, adoption rates are declining due to pricing, privacy, and subscription fatigue. OEMs are under pressure to improve transparency, user experience, and affordability as […]
Black Cat roundabout works to “step up” after Sunday chaos
Motorists are being warned to prepare for diversions and closures on a busy A1 roundabout as part of a £1bn road scheme. National Highways said construction work on the route between the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire would “step up” today. The news comes after the huge delays on Sunday, […]
LGA 2025 provides Kiely with gap-bridging opportunities
The Kiely Group made their presence felt at the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool last week, taking the opportunity to engage with portfolio holders and stakeholders about the benefits of proactive surface maintenance on their networks to support the nation’s highways departments up and down the country. Lauren Kiely, Head […]
Renewed optimism in transport sector as survey reveals growth and skills plans
A new survey has revealed increasing optimism in the transport and automotive sector with project professionals anticipating project growth, higher budgets and a further investment in skills. Over half (61%) of project professionals working in the transport industry and 63% in the automotive sector expect to increase the number of projects they are working on […]
Milestone reached in development of Fort William Transport Plan
A major step forward has been taken in developing a long-awaited integrated transport plan (ITP) for Fort William with the appointment of consultants. The need for upgrades in the town to ease traffic congestion and improve journey times on the A82 and A830 has been an issue for many years. Congestion and its effect on […]
Work begins on £21m project to transform Glasgow streets
A £21.3 million programme to deliver more attractive streets in Glasgow city centre is now fully underway. The Avenues Plus programme forms part of the biggest transformation of Glasgow city centre for 50 years and projects are now taking place on the eastern, northern and southern fringes of the city centre. The programme is complementing […]
Wiltshire Council ranked 7th in UK for promoting Active Travel
Wiltshire Council has been named as one of the best in the country for promoting active travel – getting around by foot or pushbike. Indeed, the council overspent on its active travel budget on persuading residents out of their cars. Data collected by specialist insurance company Cycleplan found that less than half of UK councils […]
Cheshire East Council seeks views on plans for active travel
Cheshire East Council is asking residents across the borough for their views on how it can encourage more active and healthier travel choices. The council’s vision is for a borough where walking, cycling and wheeling (non-motorised) are the preferred choices for short journeys. This can be achieved through a connected, safe and accessible network of […]
Government announces over 50 road and rail upgrades, supporting more than 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs
Millions of commuters and businesses are set to benefit from quicker journeys, as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are given the green light – including the long awaited A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route and Portishead to Bristol city centre rail line, the government has announced today. Working people will also gain better access to […]
Flow Labs deploys AI-powered traffic signal software across 2500 North Carolina intersections
In a bold move to modernise traffic operations, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has partnered with Flow Labs to deploy its AI-powered traffic signal operations software solution across the state. Now fully operational, the deployment covers over 2,500 intersections, providing comprehensive insights and visibility across North Carolina’s entire signal network. This marks the […]