Southampton increases funding for highways maintenance
Southampton City Council has announced £6,641,000 of local funding for highways repairs, maintenance and improvements over the coming year, a £4,427,000 increase on last year Together with the Department for Transport allocation of £3,359,000, this produces a total budget of £10,000,000. Like many local authorities, the council faces a substantial highways funding gap. Roads across […]
Jacobs completes acquisition of remaining PA Consulting stake
Jacobs has completed its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in PA Consulting. Since Jacobs’ strategic investment in March 2021, PA Consulting has contributed to Jacobs’ growth in advisory, digital, data and technology-enabled solutions, complementing Jacobs’ presence in infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, energy and life sciences. The combined business will serve clients across sectors, including government and private […]
Private Hire company calls for minimum London driverless journey fee
The CEO of luxury private hire company Addison Lee is calling for cab drivers in London to be protected with “a minimum price” on robotaxis to prevent “predatory pricing”. The Financial Times reports Liam Griffin has warned that existing private-hire taxi groups could be “priced out of the market” if companies like Waymo and Tesla […]
UK electric HGV charging record set by Windrose
Windrose Technology Inc. has recorded its fastest-ever charging session in the UK, following a successful demonstration of its E700 eHGV using Voltempo’s Megawatt scale HyperCharger. During a tour of the UK, Windrose E700 achieved charging speeds of 600kW using Voltempo’s HyperCharger, operating at 745 amps. The session marks a new UK benchmark for the company […]
Merseyside: WSP appointed sole supplier to Sefton Council’s TTSS contract
WSP has been appointed as the sole supplier to Sefton Council’s new Transport Technical Support Services (TTSS) contract, strengthening a long-standing partnership and supporting the delivery of an ambitious transport investment pipeline across the borough. The initial four-year agreement includes options for three additional one-year extensions. Through the contract, Sefton Council will have direct access […]
Legacy document shares smart motorway programme learnings
SMP Alliance, the contemporary integrated enterprise created by National Highways to deliver the smart motorway programme (SMP), has published a document that covers the nine-year period from the Alliance’s conception in 2017, mobilisation in 2020, subsequent works delivery through to 2025 and planned handover in 2026. Designed to benefit future highways projects, as well as […]
ARTSM issue statement on temporary sign non-compliance
ARTSM has been made aware of a significant number of instances where Local Authorities and/or sub-contractors operating on their network have been supplied with or have procured Traffic Management Signage that is not compliant with the regulations set out in Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD 2016), which expressly calls up the standards BS […]
East Sussex: Lewes District Council to fund active travel bridge
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge is a step closer to offering a safer route between two communities.The bridge would span the River Ouse, connecting Lewes and Hamsey, according to the Argus. A commitment of £558,000 in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding has been approved in principle by Lewes District Council’s cabinet, subject to planning […]
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire accused of pothole ‘highway robbery’
North Yorkshire council chiefs have accused the region’s mayor, David Skaith, of “highways robbery” amid claims the county is losing £20m in funding to fix potholes and resurface roads. According to the Northern Echo a row has broken out between senior councillors at North Yorkshire Council and the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, over […]
Man makes own self-driving car with mixed results
A driver has “built” his own driverless car for less than £7000 with admittedly mixed results. Motoring journalist Mat Watson set himself a challenge of purchasing a car and retrofitting it with a Comma “full self-driving device” costing £1,000. Writing in Carwow, Watson’s budget for the drastic upgrade (including the car) matched the £6800 cost […]