TTF Live report highlights authorities’ push towards connected vehicle services
The official report into this year’s Transport Technology Forum Live event in Leicestershire has been released, explaining how connected vehicle services have moved from theory to real-world development. As well as its usual discussions and presentations, this year’s TTF conference at the Hinckley Island Hotel featured a series of demonstrations on the hotel’s perimeter road […]
Birmingham ITS World Congress gains momentum as exhibitors and partners sign-up
The organisers and hosts of next year’s major Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC say they’re about to announce their first exhibitors and partners after what’s been described as a very successful week at the ITS European Congress in Istanbul. More than 15,000 people are expected at the World Congress from 25-29 October […]
Watford to host HERT electric rapid transit demo
A new Hertfordshire rapid transport corridor which could replace the Watford to Croxley Link will be the subject of a public showcase in the town centre this weekend, says the Watford Observer. The Hertfordshire Essex Rapid Transit (HERT) was first announced in 2021, but the county council has just revealed details of the first public display of […]
DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards shortlist revealed
LCRIG has announced the shortlist for the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards 2026. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of apprentices at the early stages of their careers within the highways and road infrastructure technology sector, as well as the employers who champion apprenticeship delivery. This year has seen a record number of submissions, making shortlisting […]
South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods consultation results announced
Feedback on South Bristol’s Liveable Neighbourhoods (SBLN) consultation has been published in the SBLN Consultation Report. Bristol City Council reports that there were more than 4,000 responses to the consultation that was held towards the end of last year on proposals across 11 neighbourhoods in south Bristol. Proposals included: The changes are designed to make local […]
Sunderland launches new Active Travel scheme
Using new funding from Sunderland City Council through Active Travel England’s Consolidated Active Travel Fund 2026, Wear Wheels is launching a programme of fully funded cycling sessions across the city this May. This will give more residents the chance to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling. Run by Sunderland Community Action Group, Wear […]
Stonehenge Tunnel needs a “national solution” to a local problem
Residents of heavily congested villages near the A303 in Wiltshire are calling for the creation of alternative plans after the much-publicised construction of a tunnel near Stonehenge was cancelled. Planning permission for the two-mile (3.2km) underpass next to the world heritage site was officially revoked in March despite millions of pounds already having been spent on it, […]
Cornwall’s Road Safety Strategy approved
Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has approved the Annual Report for 2025/26, and has unanimously approved the county’s new Road Safety Strategy. Introducing the strategy, Cllr Dan Rogerson, Cabinet Member for Transport, said it was important to remember the issues at the heart of the report and the huge effect road safety can have on people. “Road […]
West Berkshire Council making ‘major progress’ on its pathway to Net Zero
West Berkshire Council has published its latest Environment Strategy Annual Progress Report, showing strong progress in reducing carbon emissions and delivering projects to support a greener, more resilient district. The report, covering July 2024 to July 2025, highlights a 38% reduction in the Council’s operational emissions compared with its 2019/20 baseline, falling from 11,619 tCO₂e to […]
Dorset: Dedicated footway and signals to be trialled on Wimborne bridge
Temporary traffic management will be placed on Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne from Tuesday 26 May 2026 to test a safer way for people to cross the bridge on foot. “Before exploring alternative or more complex options, we need to test whether traffic signals and a single‑lane layout can work in practice on this bridge,” a council spokesperson […]