Glasgow and Orkney to lead self-driving shuttle studies
Two studies taking place in Glasgow and Orkney are set to explore the viability of deploying self-driving shuttles in Scottish towns and cities. The projects are two of 14 to have received funding from the UK Government’s CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition. Leveraging the expertise of all the partners involved, the projects aim to […]
Joined-up Journeys: MPs to investigate how integrated transport can be achieved and measured
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into how transport services and investment can be planned to best meet the needs of the public. The ‘Joined-up Journeys’ inquiry will investigate how the Government can achieve, and measure the benefits of, better integration between transport services throughout the country. The inquiry will look at how people can […]
Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels: TfL criticised after new tolls force 5,000 vehicles to find alternative route
New figures suggest tolls on the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels have forced five thousand drivers a day to find other routes. The £2 billion Silvertown Tunnel, which connects Silvertown with Greenwich Peninsula opened in April as an overflow crossing to ease pressure on the Blackwall Tunnel. The route was initially free of charge but now […]
Rachel Reeves to announce £66m West of Scotland investment
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP is set to announce millions of pounds for West of Scotland transport links and extra funding to explore upgrades to the A75. The extra cash for the Dumfries and Galloway road comes after the former chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledged £5 million towards a feasibility study for the road, which stretches […]
Leeds and Huddersfield herald new Centric partnership to deliver transport expertise
Transport experts from Leeds and Huddersfield have joined forces to drive forward West Yorkshire’s £2.5bn Mass Transit scheme. Currently Europe’s largest metropolitan area without a large-scale urban transit system, plans recently given the green light by government could see trams run between Bradford and Leeds by the mid-2030s. A new initiative, called the Centre for […]
Abolition of London Congestion Charge EV exemption to generate £75m per year
Electric vehicles will be liable to pay the London Congestion Charge after the Christmas holidays and it has been revealed that the proposed change will raise over £75 million per year. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Transport for London by Auto Express found that the removal of the EV exemption to the Congestion […]
A9 Dualling latest: Procurement commences on Pitlochry to Killiecrankie section
The procurement process has formally commenced for the fifth A9 Dualling programme contract, for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project. A contract notice published by Transport Scotland notified contractors and their supply chains of the £205 million at Q2 2025 prices contract opportunity, which is expected to be awarded in Autumn next year. The project will […]
CCTV at bus stops to be rolled out across London after positive impact
The use of CCTV cameras at bus stops is set to be rolled out across London after a trial scheme made female passengers feel safer. TfL has been piloting the idea at 20 bus stops as part of Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s wider efforts to reduce violence against women and girls. Now the scheme is to be expanded after having a […]
Wiltshire to hold M4 Junction 17 improvement works market engagement event
Wiltshire Council has announced that it is hosting a market engagement event ahead of procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026. The proposed scheme includes:• Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches• Carriageway widening throughout the junction• […]
North Northamptonshire confirms £7.7m of highways schemes
North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive has confirmed which transport projects will benefit from the £7.728m Local Transport Grant for 2025/26. Projects that will be funded are: “The funding is significantly more than the council has received for general transport improvements to date and gives an opportunity to deliver schemes that have previously been unaffordable,” said Cllr Chris […]