DfT review finds new roads generate more traffic undermining congestion benefits
A newly published government-backed review has concluded that the long-established phenomenon of “induced demand” remains a significant factor in road investment decisions, finding that new road capacity often generates additional traffic that can erode congestion benefits over time. The report, Impact of Induced Demand on Benefits, was commissioned by the Department for Transport and written […]
Mayor promises “show to remember” as Birmingham 2027 reaches 500-day milestone
The Mayor of the West Midlands says there is “no better place” than Birmingham’s NEC for the global Intelligent Transport Systems community to gather, as preparations are ramped up 500 days from the start of the major ITS World Congress in October next year. More than 15,000 industry professionals from around the world will come […]
Spitalfields residents being regularly woken by ‘lost’ Waymo vehicles
Waymo robotaxis are getting lost and waking residents in east London because of their reversing sensors and “hideous” siren sounds. The autonomous vehicles have been mistakenly driving up and down Elder Street, a cul-de-sac in Spitalfields, in the early hours of the morning for more than a month, says the Daily Telegraph. Several driverless taxis […]
£400m Shetland tunnels vote reaches critical stage
A “crisis point” is approaching on one of Scotland’s furthest-flung outposts which could see the building of undersea tunnels move from pipe dream to reality. A plan to link Shetland’s islands with tunnels drilled through the seabed is moving closer to reality as islanders grapple with an ageing ferry fleet and a steady population drain, says Herald […]
Punishing motorists: Conservative MSP criticises SNPs targeted ICE ‘disincentives’
The Scottish National Party has been accused of hatching a “secret plot” designed to force Scots out of their cars by bringing in further “targeted disincentives for petrol and diesel vehicle use”. Transport Scotland wants to reduce emissions from cars, vans and lorries in its first ‘carbon budget’ (2026-2030) by at least 16% from 2023 […]
Help shape the future of Scotland’s roads
Transport Scotland has issued a market consultation notice, entitled Modernising Scotland’s Traffic Systems, and it wants you to help shape the future of its trunk road network. Posting on LinkedIN, the government body says: “Bringing together live traffic information, network observation and operational coordination, Traffic Scotland helps road users make informed decisions before and during […]
Blackpool issues Highways Consultancy Support Framework tender
Blackpool Council is inviting tenders from potential providers with the relevant experience and technical ability to deliver a multi-disciplinary Consultancy Framework over various disciplines to support the following Council services (not an exhaustive list): Blackpool Council’s Highways department, the Enterprise Zone (including Silicon Sands) and Growth and Prosperity department, says ProContract. • Lot 1 Highways […]
Public square planned as part of new Cardiff sustainable transport scheme
A new public square featuring trees, seating and event space could be created under plans to transform a key city centre route and improve walking, cycling and public transport links. Next week Cardiff Council’s cabinet will consider proposals to begin the procurement process for the first phase of the Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor, which […]
Nuneaton: Bridge collapse causes travel disruption
A railway bridge in Warwickshire has partially collapsed after being struck by a lorry, leading to major disruption on trains until at least 17:00 BST today. The incident happened on Thursday, on Marston Lane in Whitestone, Nuneaton, causing the road to be closed between Forders Lane and Nuneaton Road, according to Inrix. The BBC reports […]
Labour MP Sarah Coombes visits MAV Systems to discuss ghost plates solutions
Labour MP Sarah Coombes has visited ANPR specialists MAV Systems to discuss the growing threat posed by illegal “ghost plates” and the urgent need for stronger enforcement, tougher legislation, and advanced technology solutions to tackle the problem. The visit forms part of Sarah Coombes’ ongoing campaign to address the increasing use of Ghost Plates on […]