Blueprint for automated buses unveiled by Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council
Public transport that drives itself is a step closer to becoming a reality on the country’s roads thanks to a major piece of work carried out in the West Midlands. The Automated Public Transport Service (APTS) Specification, written by experts at Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council, details how to commission automated technology to […]
Fastned to build the UK’s first indoor drive-thru ultra-rapid EV charging hub
Aberdeen City Council has given Fastned the go-ahead to build a brand new ultra-rapid EV charging hub inside one of the city’s warehouses. This hub is the first of its kind in the UK and will significantly benefit the Scottish city and surrounding areas. The hub will have twelve ultra-rapid charging bays, offering drivers up […]
A1(M) roadworks to be finished by Christmas
A long-running roadworks scheme that has been the cause of delays on part of the A1 and A1(M) in West Yorkshire is set to be completed in time for Christmas. Work to repair two bridges at Wentbridge, near Pontefract, began in February 2023, but the completion date was pushed back after defects were discovered, according […]
Waymo, road safety and liability: Evolving legal standards for CAVs
With the news that Waymo will be bringing its autonomous ride-hailing services to London next year still fresh in minds, the legal liability questions this development will create have started being asked already. Lawyer Andrew Sanderson, a partner at Kingsley Napley LLP, says that with autonomous and connected vehicles expected on British roads by 2026, […]
Highways Sector Council launches second phase of ‘Ways of Life’ campaign
The Highways Sector Council (HSC) today unveils the second phase of its ‘Ways of Life’ campaign – a cross-industry initiative designed to spotlight the diverse job opportunities within the highways sector and inspire the next generation to see it as a place to build careers of purpose, skill, and impact. Launched in partnership with the […]
The digital roadblock: Software contracts are costing our highways millions, says Triopsis CEO
The impact that restrictive contracts are having on the highways sector is a controversial topic. Andy Hutt, CEO of Triopsis, argues that long term contracts that restrict innovation are one of the main causes for spiraling costs and deteriorating road quality. “Imagine this scenario: a local highways authority is struggling with pothole repairs after a harsh […]
TTF Autumn Update discusses connected services, data and standards, DfT policies and organisation’s future direction
The themes for the Transport Technology Forum’s Autumn Update on 6 November have been set, focussed on updating local authorities and suppliers with the latest on the emerging Connected Vehicle Services framework and wider government policy. The one-day event in Birmingham will hear from senior members of the Department for Transport, looking at Connected Services, […]
IPAF launches campaign after 137% rise in roadway-related incidents
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new safety campaign entitled How to Stay Safe on or Near Roadways, aimed at reducing the growing number of vehicle-related incidents involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the United States. While MEWPs remain one of the safest methods for working at height, IPAF’s accident datai […]
National Highways takes top biodiversity prize for nature revival work
National Highways, along with The Wildlife Trusts, have been named the overall winner at the 2025 Biodiversity Challenge Awards for the delivery of a nationwide nature programme that planted over 13,000 trees, restored 35km of rivers and streams, and improved habitats across more than 2,300 acres of land. Chosen from 48 entries, National Highways’ successful […]
Fife Council invests in cutting-edge electric road lining equipment
Fife Council’s transportation services has taken delivery of a new £46,000 state-of-the-art electric road lining vehicle, marking a major improvement in road marking across Fife. The new all electric equipment brings improvements over diesel powered alternatives in carbon reduction, operational safety, productivity, and service quality. Fife’s roads spokesperson, Cllr Altany Craik, said: “This new road […]