Technology award seals hat-trick of titles for Aurrigo International
Aurrigo International has added another trophy to its expanding cabinet after CEO Prof David Keene MBE claimed the Technology Leader title at the West Midlands Leadership Awards. Prof Keene (pictured, centre) was lauded for the way he has accelerated the Coventry firm’s expansion into the world of aviation, a sector that is traditionally difficult to […]
Study suggests self-driving cars may need to adapt to share roads safely with runners
A new study on how runners may choose to interact with self-driving cars is challenging assumptions on how automated vehicles will navigate safely on the roads of the future. Researchers at the University of Glasgow and KAIST in South Korea led the study, which used augmented reality tech to explore for the first time how […]
North Carolina Turnpike Authority partners with Valerann to pilot Lanternn on I-485 Express Lanes
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA), in partnership with Valerann, is launching a pilot of Lanternn by Valerann™ on the I‑485 Express Lanes in Charlotte, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to innovation, roadway safety, and future-ready transportation operations. The initiative aims to enhance real-time awareness of roadway conditions and support operators in maintaining safe, efficient travel […]
Bus crash statistics increasing, says TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has said the number of buses damaged in collisions is rising. New figures indicate there were a total of 15,390 incidents that led to damage in 2025 and close to 16,000 in the year prior. The data was released to the BBC after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, says the Evening Standard. The […]
Seabirds ‘could inspire new generation of GPS-free navigation technology’ say Universities of Liverpool and York
The future of autonomous travel – from driverless cars to planetary rovers – may lie in decoding the secrets of how seabirds navigate. A cross-disciplinary team from the Universities of Liverpool and York is developing novel technology that captures the world through a bird’s-eye view, paving the way for the possibility of navigation systems that […]
Essex: £81m Army & Navy project continues to progress
Essex County Council has shared a new video illustrating its plans to transform a junction in Chelmsford. The planned £81mi Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package includes a ‘hamburger’ roundabout at the city’s Army and Navy junction. This is a new roundabout with a road through the centre of it, which has been designed to […]
Nottingham City Council selects Alchera Technologies to aid delivery of Future Transport Zone objectives
Nottingham City Council has entered into an agreement for Alchera Technologies to deliver a transport data platform for the region. Funded by the Department for Transport’s Future Transport Zones (FTZ) programme, the city has set out ambitious objectives to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution caused by the city’s transport network. The deployment of Alchera’s […]
Oxfordshire defends High Court challenge to road charging scheme
A campaign group that opposes traffic reduction measures in Oxford has failed in a bid to judicially review Oxfordshire County Council’s decision to install charging points for the use of certain roads. Mr Justice Fordham found in the High Court that Open Roads for Oxford (ORO) had no realistic prospect of success on any ground it put […]
Cheshire East commits £45m to improve the borough’s roads and transport network
Cheshire East Council has announced that a borough-wide programme of highways and transport improvements will take place over the coming year, backed by significant investment to improve the safety and condition of the borough’s roads. The Council is investing £45m in a diverse programme of highways and transport improvements in 2026/7. This includes £32m of […]
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport funds £2.35m of North Lanarkshire improvements
North Lanarkshire residents are set to benefit from £2.35m of transport improvements over the next three years thanks to investment from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), says the Daily Record. The funding comes from SPT’s Capital Programme 2026/27 to 2028/29. It has been allocated to local authorities and other delivery partners of SPT to support […]