Wellcome news: Genome Campus secures Government backing for AV study
Cambridgeshire could be the location of the UK’s first autonomous vehicle route as the Wellcome Genome Campus embarks on a ‘game-changing’ study to help boost connectivity and growth in the region. The Campus is investigating the potential for a dedicated route for electric autonomous vehicles between the Hinxton-based site and Whittlesford Parkway railway station. This […]
Connecting communities: Government opens structure repair fund
The Government is backing councils across England to fix crumbling bridges, failing flyovers and deteriorating tunnels as the new Structures Fund opens. Decades of neglected infrastructure have led to weight-restricted crossings adding miles to everyday journeys and deteriorating flyovers, leaving communities unsure when the next closure will come. The new fund will put money directly […]
AppyWay partners with Brightly Software to support UK digital traffic order compliance
AppyWay has announced a strategic partnership with Brightly Software, a Siemens company, to support UK highway authorities in managing digital traffic regulation orders (D-TROs) and kerbside infrastructure more effectively. The partnership will integrate AppyWay’s Traffic Suite software that manages kerbside and traffic regulations with Brightly Software’s Confirm asset management system. This integration will enable UK […]
National Highways invests £13m in South West safety
National Highways is set to improve safety across the South West of England with £13m of investment into several schemes, starting with the A36 in Wiltshire and the A30 at Junction 29 of the M5 in Exeter. Targeted safety enhancements on the A36 at Codford St Peter, which has seen a number of serious collisions, […]
ADEPT: Structures Fund is an important and welcome step
ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) has welcomed the opening of the government’s new Structures Fund. James Bailey, ADEPT Chair, said: “We welcome the opening of the government’s new Structures Fund – ADEPT’s National Bridges Group has worked closely with DfT since the fund was first announced to help shape something […]
Could cruise ship passengers bring premature end to Scotland’s £2 bus fare?
The Scottish Government’s £2 bus fare pilot could be forced to end early if it runs out of money. with concerns emerging over the estimated 200,000 cruise ship passengers visiting the Highlands and Islands draining the available funding. Despite the boost to the local economy those visitors arriving off the 95 huge ships that are expected to dock in […]
Staffordshire County Council agrees highways management plan
Staffordshire County Council has agreed how it will manage traffic and co-ordinates utility and road works across the county over the coming year, to keep Staffordshire moving and reduce disruption. The Traffic and Network Management Plan explains how the council will work to manage more than 4,000 miles of highway and keep traffic flowing. This […]
Safe, but not yet resilient: EU transport systems lag in climate readiness and preventive maintenance, says STA survey
The Smart Transportation Alliance, the Brussels-based not-for-profit collaborative transport infrastructure innovation platform, has launched the STA Expert Perception Tracker, a recurrent, short-format survey designed to capture expert sentiment and qualitative insights on key transport topics. The 1/2026 survey was held from 16 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, gathering over 177 responses from transport professionals […]
Autonomous Passenger Services: From trials to procurement
As automated passenger services (APS) move from trials to real-world deployment, local authorities and transport operators face new questions about how to plan, specify and procure technologies that are safe, inclusive and future-ready. To that end TRL and the Bus Centre of Excellence are jointly hosting a webinar, Autonomous Passenger Services: From trials to procurement, […]
Associated Asphalt marks one year of strong growth at East Peckham plant
Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd is continuing in its rapid growth trajectory, recently marking the first anniversary of the opening of its Tonbridge asphalt plant, a facility that has quickly established itself as a leading local supply hub. Strategically located in East Peckham, Kent, the state-of-the-art facility was developed to serve businesses in Tonbridge and the […]