Traffic technology expert Gary Crockford dies of Motor Neurone Disease
The UK transport technology sector has lost another of its greatest experts as former Department for Transport Connected Roads Policy Lead Gary Crockford has died two years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. ITS UK announced the news calling Gary: “A longstanding and important contributor to our Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Forum. Gary worked […]
Acusensus’ pioneering AI road safety contribution profiled in two national newspapers
The Mail and Times newspapers have both run in-depth features about the Acusensus camera solution which uses artificial intelligence to identify drivers using their mobile phones at the wheel, and vehicle occupants not using a seatbelt. Acusensus developed its “Heads Up” Artificial Intelligence technology which uses specially equipped cameras to see through the windscreen and […]
Bookings open for Strictly Highways 2026
Only a couple of weeks after the biggest and most successful LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool, thoughts have already turned to the next edition in October 2026, with bookings open for the private sector. Organisers, LCRIG – The Local Council Roads Innovation Group – says that because there are only limited exhibition spaces, they […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund celebrates founder on its 75th anniversary
Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and using the occasion to recognise its visionary founder, William Rees Jeffreys. Rees Jeffreys set up the Fund in 1950, just before he died, having dedicated his life to campaigning for and delivering a modern, planned and efficient road network for the UK. Much […]
Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works updated by National Highways
National Highways has updated its Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW). The MCHW is a collection of documents containing the standard specifications, technical details, and guidance that contractors must follow, ensuring consistency and quality across highway projects. Since the mid-1990s the MCHW has been the standard suite of specification documents, underpinning all construction […]
An uphill battle: How AI-powered infrastructure inspections for local authorities can change the game
Oxford-based AI specialists Mind Foundry have written a thought piece aboutAI-powered infrastructure inspections for local authorities and how they can use the power of artificial intelligence to build a comprehensive view of a structure’s health. There are approximately 246,000 miles of road and 80,904 bridges in the UK, and each of these individual assets requires monitoring, maintenance, and management […]
Report names UK cities most ready for driverless taxis – and London isn’t in the top 30
Following the news that Waymo is set to launch its autonomous taxi service in London next year, making it the first European city to do so, new analysis just published doesn’t even place it in the top 10 cities for driverless readiness, with Hull, Southend-on-Sea and Leicester taking the top three places. London is a […]
Guernsey: Penalty points and speed cameras suggested in report
Measures to reduce speeding in the Channel Islands, including penalty points for offenders and speed cameras, have been suggested in a new report. The Guernsey Press has reported that although the report from Aecom was completed in October last year it has only just come to light following a Freedom of Information request to the […]
Staffordshire: Major improvements under way for A515 Lichfield Road
A £110,000 scheme to improve a major route in Lichfield is now under way. Highways crews from Staffordshire County Council are carrying out essential carriageway reconstruction works on the A515 Lichfield Road, Kings Bromley, from Cherry Lodge to the junction of the A513 Alrewas Road, including a section at the Crawley Lane junction. The works […]
MPs to examine how to strengthen skills in UK’s transport manufacturing sectors
The Transport Committee is holding the first session of its new inquiry into the capability of the workforce in Britain’s transport manufacturing sectors, and the skills needed to help them thrive. The evidence session takes place tomorrow morning from 09:15 and can be watched live on Parliament TV. The Committee has also published written evidence submissions it received […]