National Transport Trust announces Leon Daniels MBE as new Chairman
The National Transport Trust has announce renowned transport specialist Leon Daniels OBE as its new Chairman, with effect from 1 May 2026. In this role Leon succeeds Stuart Wilkinson who has led the organisation for the past 19 years, overseeing its growth, development and transition from the Transport Trust to the National Transport Trust. Leon […]
“Widespread disregard” as Home Office reports record 2.9m motoring offences in England and Wales
New figures have revealed that almost 3m motoring offences were recorded in England and Wales in 2024 – a 9% increase on the previous year’s figures. Previously included within the wider Police Powers and Procedures publication, the Home Office has published the latest motoring offences data, for the second consecutive year, as a standalone Roads […]
Six local authorities considering Project PRIME motorcycle safety rollout
An award-winning motorcycle safety project that was first trialled in Scotland is continuing to save lives on the country’s trunk road network. The first phase of Project PRIME took place between 2020 and 2022, with special road markings installed at 22 sites on the trunk road network to help riders make better decisions when taking bends. The […]
Fuel Cell Systems and SWARCO UK & Ireland team up for first ever fuel cell installation on National Highways network
UK-based hydrogen refuelling and fuel cell engineering company Fuel Cell Systems has supported SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd to install the first fuel cell powered traffic management equipment on the National Highways network. The deployment of the low emission fuel cell technology eliminates the need for polluting forms of reliable off grid power and marks a significant […]
Clearview recognised as Milton Keynes’ business of the year
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has been honoured in two categories at the prestigious Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards. The company was recognised in the Innovation and Technology category for the installation of its SolarLite Path studs on the redway pedestrian and cycling routes in its home city, linking with bus stops to […]
Ecopals accelerates sustainable road construction with recycled plastic asphalt additive
Just months after completing the United Kingdom’s first-ever EcoFlakes project in Motherwell, ecopals has successfully delivered a second project in the area of North Lanarkshire Council. A section in Strathclyde Country Park has now been upgraded with EcoFlakes PRO, the company’s high-performance asphalt additive made from recycled plastics. The rapid follow-up project reflects the strong […]
A Net Zero Future: BSI publishes transport decarbonisation report
BSI has published a new report, Decarbonizing Transport for a Net Zero Future: Accelerating the Pace, Influencing the Direction, that explores what is needed to enable the sector to transition in key areas. The whitepaper suggests that whilst transport is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise, requiring a whole-system transformation and need to consider […]
Driver abuse leads to change in Menai Suspension Bridge traffic control
UK Highways A55 Ltd says that it has had to drop a ‘tidal flow’ traffic system over the Menai Suspension Bridge due to abuse from drivers. The bridge over the Menai Strait has faced years of disruption after faults were first found back in 2022. It has meant multi-million pound repairs to the structure with […]
Arnold Clark Charge opens six new public ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers in York
Arnold Clark Charge has expanded its public charging network with the launch of six new ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at its York Motorstore. Located in York Business Park, the new ultra-rapid chargers are part of the Group’s ongoing investment in EV infrastructure, designed to make charging more accessible, affordable and convenient for drivers nationwide.The York […]
First phase of £17m Blackpool town centre road upgrade starts
The first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration, ease congestion, and improve access to the town centre is set to get underway. As part of the Town Centre Access Scheme (TCAS), a £17m project part funded by £15.3m from the UK Government, Blackpool Council will make significant upgrades […]