Bidding for Success: EIB on how to build a business that supports successful bids
Today on Highways Voices we return to our occasional series of Highways Business podcasts, where we look to explain the highs and lows, the profits, the losses and successes and failures of running a company in the highways and transport industry. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! […]
New inquiry into licensing and standards in the taxi and private-hire vehicles sectors announced
A new inquiry by the Transport Committee will investigate how standards for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) could be improved, amid concern about inadequate regulation that varies from one area of the country to another. Local authorities with the power to issue licences (licensing authorities) – such as Transport for London, city councils, county councils […]
TRL and DfT co-host future of transport showcase
TRL and the Department for Transport co-hosted their ‘Partnering for Progress’ Showcase Event in London last week, with the event bringing together industry leaders, government stakeholders, and transport professionals for a morning of engaging discussions on key projects shaping the future of transport. Topics included: If you’d like to explore the highlights and learn more […]
ITS UK Members invited to join a UK Delegation to Latvia, Estonia and Finland
Following a visit by a Finnish and Estonian delegation to the UK in March 2025, ITS UK will be taking a UK delegation over three days to Latvia, Estonia and Finland from 10 to 13 November. The delegation will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet government bodies, transport authorities and suppliers from across the […]
Research shows SUVs three times more likely to kill a child under 10
A group of school children will urge councillors in London to take action to stop ‘carspreading’ as new research shows SUVs are three times more likely to kill a child under the age of 10. A delegation of children from primary schools in South London will attend a meeting of Lambeth Council today(Wednesday 16 July, 2025, 6.30pm) […]
WJ Group launches RapidLine instant-curing, cold applied road marking solution
Road safety and marking specialist WJ Group has officially launched RapidLine, a cutting-edge road marking solution. Launched at the LCRIG Innovation Festival, RapidLine is a cold-applied, UV-cured material that delivers instant curing, high levels of visibility and long-term durability. These qualities mark it out as a powerful tool for local authorities looking to enhance the […]
City in Ontario using speed camera revenue to recruit doctors
Belleville City Council in Ontario, Canada, has approved amending the 2025 operating budget to increase funding for physician recruitment by C$400,000 (£218,000). The funding would come from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund, the same fund that takes in revenue from parking and speeding tickets in Belleville. Mayor Neil Ellis introduced the motion during the […]
Mayor Khan’s proposed EV levy will force Uber drivers back to petrol and diesel
Thousands of London Uber drivers who have switched to using a fully electric car say they are likely to go back to a petrol or diesel version when they have to start paying the congestion charge early next year, according to the results of a poll. An estimated 20,000 Uber drivers in the capital – 40 per cent – have […]
Carbon emissions in Reading fall by 57 per cent
Carbon emissions in Reading have fallen by 57 per cent in 18 years, according to newly published government figures. Reading has consistently been in the top five per cent of local authorities for emission reductions and is currently ranked 12th in the UK. The Council is continuing to progress with major projects to reduce its […]
Overnight bridge closures set to take place as part of Stafford road improvement scheme
Overnight closures of a main road bridge in Stafford as part of a major improvement scheme will take place next week. Queensville rail bridge on the A34 will be fully closed from 8pm to 6am on Monday 21 July, Tuesday 22 July and Wednesday 23 July with diversions in place as part of the A34 […]