TTF Live – day 2 as it happens
Highways News is back at the Transport Technology Forum Live conference at Hinckley Island in Leicstershire. It’s a day of demos showing the latest in connected vehicle services. We’ll update you on it all day. 9.40 We start with the Deputy Director of Traffic and Technology at the Department for Transport, Gavin James. He’s new […]
Fixing the funding formula: What’s really behind the road crisis with David Giles of the AIA
Today on Highways Voices, we dig into the detail of this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance, ALARM survey, which was published on Tuesday 17 March, and showed a record £18.6 billion local road repair backlog. The report warned road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads, despite a […]
Meeting London’s future enforcement needs: New radar-based speed cameras trialled by TfL
Transport for London (TfL), working in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), is trialling a new type of radar‑based speed camera at up to 10 sites across the capital. Evidence shows that exceeding the speed limit or travelling too fast for the conditions is a factor in around half of all fatal collisions, and TfL and the […]
Countdown to Istanbul: 39 days to the ITS European Congress
The 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul, Turkiye, is less than six weeks away and the event will bring together leading stakeholders shaping the future of smart mobility. With public authorities, cities, road authorities, and policymakers at its core, the Congress connects decision makers and industry to drive deployment in the real world. If you […]
Kay Jarvis appointed as TRL’s Chief People Officer
TRL have appointment Kay Jarvis as its new Chief People Officer. Kay brings extensive experience providing leadership and expertise across a broad range of business operational functions, consistently adding strategic value and delivering meaningful results. With strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of organisational performance, she has a proven ability to translate business plans […]
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust report suggests active travel saved the NHS almost £2bn in 2025
A newly published report has suggested that walking, wheeling and cycling across the UK saved the NHS in the region of £2 billion in 2025 by preventing around 150,000 long-term health conditions. The 2025 Walking and Cycling Index, produced by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) in collaboration with 17 regional and local partners, […]
STA introduces recurring Expert Perception Tracker to capture insights on transport issues
The Smart Transportation Alliance (STA) has announced the launch of the STA Expert Perception Tracker, a new initiative designed to capture expert sentiment and qualitative insights on key transport topics. The STA Expert Perception Tracker will take the form of a 1-minute survey, conducted regularly, aiming to better understand and analyse the experts’ perception on […]
Bristol: Clean Air Zone switched off to allow M5 closure diversions
After the M5 was closed in both directions between Junction 18 at Avonmouth and Junction 19 at Portbury due to a police incident. motorists were advised by police to “seek alternative routes” as huge queues built up on either side of the closure. However, the diversions led drivers into the Clean Air Zone, causing confusion. According to Bristol Live, […]
Breedon set to open two new construction waste recycling sites
Breedon Group plc will open two new waste recovery and recycling sites in the UK – enabling customers to divert clean construction and demolition waste from disposal and have it processed into high-quality, recycled aggregate. The essential construction materials provider’s two sites in Ashbury, Greater Manchester, and Costessey, Norfolk, will be ready to receive material from […]
Entries now open for Self-Driving Industry Awards 2026
Early bird entries are now open for the fourth annual Self-Driving Industry Awards, to once again celebrate excellence in automated mobility, in the UK and internationally. Presented by Carsofthefuture.co.uk, the 2026 awards will follow the same peer-led format as previous years, with all entrants gaining the right to nominate deserving people and products for the top […]