Birmingham shows off ITS World Congress 2027 opportunities with Highways UK NEC Open Day
With the major Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress 2027 in Birmingham now just two years away, the organisers are ramping up their engagement with industry by holding an open day to share more details about the event and give an opportunity for businesses to provide their input on how to make it a success. Organisers […]
National Highways launches updated Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW)
National Highways has today updated the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), which is a collection of documents containing the standard specifications, technical details, and guidance that contractors must follow, ensuring consistency and quality across highway projects. It’s been refreshed to better align with current standard practices, making it clearer and more efficient […]
Estimated £40m increase in Congestion Charge earnings for TfL in 2026
Drivers in London could be hit with an extra £40 million in Congestion Charge fees when the daily charge increases from £15 to £18 from 2 January 2026, according to new research from cinch, the UK’s leading online used car retailer. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request was submitted to Transport for London (TfL), which […]
New approach to skid resistance could be a game-changer for highway safety teams
A groundbreaking new method for prioritising skid resistance treatments on local roads has been developed through research funded by The Road Safety Trust. Typically, these decisions are guided by research and approaches tailored for national road networks which have very different geometries, junction types, traffic flow and speed compared to local roads. Now, Derby City […]
Ford CEO Jim Farley offers unenthusiastic CarPlay Ultra update
In an interview on Decoder’s latest podcast episode, Ford CEO Jim Farley was quizzed about the automaker’s plans for Apple CarPlay Ultra support. In the lead-up to CarPlay Ultra launching earlier this year, Apple’s latest list of automakers who had pledged support included Ford, according to 9to5 Mac. Historically, Ford has been a strong partner with Apple in supporting […]
Evolt Charging wins 20-year Dundee EV charging contract
Dundee City Council has selected Evolt Charging to manage, operate and maintain its electric vehicle chargers. The contract lasts for 20 years and covers the council’s public and fleet EV chargers. Evolt, part of SWARCO Smart Charging, has worked with Dundee City Council since 2011, when it supplied Dundee’s first EV charging points, says Business […]
£50m A382 improvements underway in Devon
Work has started on improvements to the A382, with the road now closed at the Whitehills junction for around 11 months. The £50 million scheme aims to help ease congestion, improve safety and encourage active travel. It will upgrade and re-align the A382 between Forches Cross and Stover (Ice House Copse) and develop the Jetty […]
Cambridgeshire & Peterborogh annnounce new plans to transform travel across region
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s transport network could see significant investment and reshaping following a wide-ranging update delivered by Rob Bridge, chief executive of the Combined Authority, at last week’s board meeting, says Cambs News. The report highlighted progress on key schemes affecting roads, buses, and active travel, while setting out both opportunities and risks in the […]
Old Military Road diversion for A83 Rest and be Thankful
In response to the wet weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be diverting traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful onto the Old Military Road from 6pm today (Tuesday 30 September) as a precaution. The forecast and hillside conditions will continue to be monitored with further updates to follow. Use of the local diversion will maintain […]
US police department attempt to issue ticket to Waymo robotaxi
If a driverless car makes an illegal U-turn, does the car still get a ticket? A police department in California grappled with this existential question last week, says The Guardian. During a DUI enforcement operation, officers in San Bruno pulled over a car without anyone behind the wheel after the autonomous vehicle made an illegal U-turn at […]