Vital road markings are rapidly disappearing from Britain’s roads, RAC research suggests
A fifth of drivers (21%) claim most road markings in their local areas have faded away, while a further seven-in-10 (71%) state some have, new RAC research has found. When asked whether they believe faded road markings are a recent problem, nearly three-quarters of those questioned (72%) said the issue has got worse in the […]
Irish Government announces €360m in capital funding for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026
Ireland’s Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer have announced €360m in Government funding for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026. This investment is dedicated to the development of walking and cycling projects that offer […]
SWARCO and INEO INFRACOM selected to equip 2000 connected vehicles to improve road safety
A consortium comprising SWARCO CONNECT (SWARCO Group) and INEO INFRACOM (EQUANS Group) has won the contract for the deployment of Vehicle OnBoard Units for the intervention and maintenance fleet of the French Ministry of Transport (DGITM). The previous European CITS projects (SCOOP, CRoads, InterCor, InDiD, etc) enabled the deployment of the first onboard units (OBUs) […]
20’s Plenty for Us founder issues Road Safety Strategy response
Rod King, MBE, founder of community interest group 20’s Plenty for Us has issued a heartfelt response to the Government’s recently published Road Safety Strategy. “The Road Safety Strategy is a landmark for the UK Government in declaring its acceptance of the Safe System approach to road management and road safety,” he says. |It boldly […]
M62 delays after roadworks machinery breakdown
The breakdown of plant machinery used in overnight roadworks on the M62 in West Yorkshire created long delays on Tuesday morning, says the BBC. The machinery broke down close to junction 24 on the motorway at Ainley Top, Huddersfield, National Highways said. The body said the westbound section had been closed and traffic was being […]
Pavement parking: LGTAG offers new insight
The Local Government Technical Advisers Group’s (LGTAG) January newsletter includes a particularly interesting item on the Government’s plans to curb (excuse the pun) pavement parking. Last Autumn, says the newsletter, the DfT consulted on measures to assist local authorities in tackling pavement parking in England (excluding London, where it is already prohibited). On 8 January, […]
FOI release reveals level of road traffic accidents involving non-UK resident drivers in Scotland
The number of road traffic accidents in Scotland involving foreign or non-UK resident drivers (e.g., overseas licence holders, tourist drivers, or vehicles registered outside the UK) has been revealed following a Freedom of Information request. Transport Scotland was asked to provide: The request also asked that if nationality or residence status is not recorded directly, […]
Deadline looms for £18m national framework agreement tender for supply and implementation of signs
Applications for ESPO’s (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) tender for a national framework agreement for the supply and installation of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs and electronic signs, closes tomorrow, according to ProContract. The Framework is divided into eight lots: Lot 1. Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue)Lot 2. Corporate […]
Herefordshire Council names M Group as preferred service provider of Public Realm Services
Herefordshire Council has confirmed that M Group Highways has been selected as the preferred provider to deliver the county’s new Public Realm Services contract starting in June this year. Under the new contract, the Council will take back day-to-day control of public realm services, with the provider delivering work at pre-agreed rates. The contract covers […]
Glasgow’s ‘Don’t Be a Bus Blocker’ campaign returns to support smoother travel for bus passengers
The City of Glasgow is expanding its Don’t Be a Bus Blocker campaign across the Glasgow City Region with the aim of improving service reliability and helping buses run on time and remain a convenient travel choice. Backed by Transport Scotland’s Bus Infrastructure Fund and supported by local bus operators, SPT and the Glasgow City […]