National Highways announces departure of CEO Nick Harris
Nick Harris, Chief Executive of National Highways, has today announced his decision to step down after five years in the role. He is to remain in post during a short transition period while the Board confirms interim leadership arrangements. Recruitment for a permanent successor will begin in the spring. Reflecting on his decision, Nick Harris said: […]
Yunex: Why TOPAS standards matter more than ever
Yunex Traffic is backing the TOPAS campaign for local authorities to ensure they only use equipment on their highway networks that meets approved standards. Writing for Highways News, TOPAS’s Kealie Franklin wrote that: “It is not much of a stretch of the imagination to picture a local authority procurement officer faced with shrinking budgets, triumphantly […]
National Highways offers help for local firms to win Lower Thames Crossing work
National Highways has announced its “giving a helping hand” to businesses across Kent and Essex to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing, as six Supply Chain Roadshows get underway. Work starts on the crossing this year, and with at least £1 in every £3 from the construction budget due to be spent with small […]
MAV introduces new mobile ANPR solution
ANPR manufacturer MAV Systems Limited has launch a new product – MAV Mobile, which it describes as “an advanced mobile ANPR solution designed to address one of the world’s most persistent road safety challenges: the movement of illegal, unsafe, and non-compliant vehicles through everyday road networks”. In a statement, it explains that across the world, […]
Waymo to launch driverless taxis in UK in September
Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service in London as soon as September this year. The UK government has said it plans to change regulations in the second half of 2026 to enable driverless taxis to operate in the city but has not given a specific date, […]
Key milestone for new M3 junction 9 roundabout as beams to be lifted into place
An upgrade to the M3 in Hampshire that will improve journeys and boost the economy takes a big step forward this weekend. National Highways is closing the motorway between junction 8 and junction 9 in both directions from 9pm on Friday 30 January to 6am on Monday 2 February so steel beams for the new […]
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust chief steps down after decade leading active travel charity
Xavier Brice is to leave Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the UK’s leading walking, wheeling and cycling charity, this spring after 10 years as CEO. Brice joined Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, which was previously known as Sustrans, in 2016. During his decade-long tenure, the charity has played a major role in transforming everyday walking, wheeling and […]
West Yorkshire Combined Authority steps in to save bus routes
Four at-risk bus services have been saved after the regional transport authority said it would intervene to keep them running. First Bus had planned to axe the 615, 616, 619 and 633 services in Bradford from May, but following the announcement, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) said it would work to complete a tender […]
Driving Change Together: Less than 2 weeks left to have your say
There’s still time to share your experiences as a woman working in the bus, coach and community transport sector. Women in Bus and Coach and Women in Transport are running a short, anonymous survey to understand what supports women to thrive and where change is needed. The survey closes on Monday 9 February. • Open to women in […]
ERTICO – ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network bring talent and industry together
By connecting young professionals with companies and mobility leaders, a new collaboration between the ERTICO – ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network (YMN) strengthens ITS European Congress in Istanbul as a platform for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and future-ready talent development. At a time when the transport sector is undergoing rapid transformation, shaping the future of […]