Derbyshire ‘considering options’ to clear pothole backlog
The purchase of a JCB Pothole Pro is just one of the options under consideration by Derbyshire County Council as it looks to clear its backlog of pothole repair issues. In January the authority, along with a dozen others, received a “red” rating based on the condition of its roads, with 28% of A-roads judged to be […]
South Gloucestershire: Multi-million pound M4 bridge opens
The new A432 Badminton Road bridge, which crosses the M4 and links Bristol with Yate, was opened on Friday afternoon, with motorised vehicles able to use it from Saturday morning. In 2023, a planned inspection revealed severe defects in the old bridge, which was built in 1966 and was used by around 16,000 vehicles every day. […]
Mayor of London announces £6 million fund to help boroughs improve air quality
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has announced an additional £6 million in funding for local projects aimed at reducing air pollution across the capital. The funding, unveiled on Clean Air Day, will be made available through the fifth round of the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund. reports Air Quality News. Since its launch, the […]
InstaVolt calls for urgent EV charging signage action after wind turbine planning bid rejection
Ultra-rapid EV charging network providers InstaVolt is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to improve EV charging signage after a planning application designed to highlight the issue was rejected by the local planning authority. The application, submitted in November 2025 for a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at InstaVolt’s flagship Winchester Superhub site, […]
Webinar: The End of Traditional Traffic Detection in ITS
Traditional traffic detection technologies have supported traffic management systems for many years. However, the requirements for modern traffic infrastructure are changing. Intersections, highways, and urban mobility environments need more than isolated detection points. They require reliable real-time data, continuous tracking, accurate classification, and a broader view of all relevant road users. To address this topic, […]
Insurance company tries calming drivers through dedicated radio station
A Swedish insurance company has launched its own radio station designed to keep drivers calm behind the wheel and reduce the risk of collisions linked to road rage and aggressive driving. Radionytt.se reports that the digital station, called Carmony Radio, has been developed using research into how music can influence mood, concentration and stress levels. […]
M74 resurfacing scheme cleared after environmental assessment finds no significant cumulative effects
Transport Scotland has concluded that resurfacing and refurbishment works on the M74 between Junctions 6 and 7 can proceed without a full Environmental Impact Assessment, after determining that the project is unlikely to have significant environmental effects either individually or in combination with other nearby developments. The scheme between Hamilton and Motherwell in South Lanarkshire, […]
Agilysis report details how intelligent transport systems can help deliver road safety ambitions
Intelligent Transport Systems and the growing availability of connected vehicle data have the potential to transform road safety by helping authorities identify risks before collisions occur, according to transport safety consultancy Agilysis. In a new analysis of the Government’s recently published Road Safety Strategy and Data Action Plan, the company argues that data-driven technologies can […]
Traffic Commissioners set out Welsh language principles in new scheme
Traffic Commissioners have published a new Welsh Language Scheme setting out how they will ensure Welsh and English are treated equally when delivering services to the public in Wales. The scheme, which was approved by the Welsh Language Commissioner in May and published last week, has been adopted voluntarily despite there being no statutory requirement […]