Behind the barriers: Highways Voices examines safety solutions at CRASH 26
This week’s Highways Voices comes from CRASH 26, an event which brought together road safety professionals, local authorities, suppliers and infrastructure specialists for a day of live demonstrations showing what really happens when vehicles collide with roadside equipment. The event gives delegates the opportunity to see products perform in realistic scenarios while discussing how the […]
South London leaders call for action to close the transport divide
South London leaders have called for action to close the transport divide, launching a bold new strategy setting out the investment needed to transform connectivity, unlock growth and make everyday journeys quicker, easier and more reliable. The South London Partnership’s (SLP) Mind the Gap: Connecting South London strategy unveiled earlier this week, calls on Government, Transport for […]
Warwickshire launches campaign to reduce the number of motorcyclists killed and seriously injured
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership partners including Warwickshire County Council are backing a new police campaign which aims to reduce the number of motorcyclists killed and seriously injured. Despite making up a relatively small proportion of road users in Warwickshire, motorcyclists account for a significant number of people involved in the most serious road collisions. Last […]
ITS UK welcomes confirmation of eVED opt-in, but urges location-based option review
ITS UK has welcomed the Government’s commitment to develop an opt-in technology solution to support motorists in reporting mileage for Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), but urged the Government to consider voluntary location-based options too. ITS UK has consistently called for road pricing to sustain public finances as fuel duty declines, advocating in particular for […]
Cardiff Council Cabinet set to rule out Congestion Charge
Cardiff Council’s Cabinet has announced that it does not back a congestion charge as the preferred road-user payment option for the city, supporting instead a Workplace Parking Levy. The announcement follows appraisal of the road-user payment initial business case and public engagement and comes on the day that a Road User Payment Scheme Outline Business […]
BCP Council takes next step towards safer, smoother journeys with MTE scheme
The council was granted these powers by government in 2023 following public consultation. Cabinet is now being asked to approve the setting up of a dedicated MTE function within the parking team. Councillor Richard Herrett, Cabinet member responsible for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations, said: “This is about making life easier and safer for people […]
Nottingham issues Highways Transport Project Design Support Framework tender
Nottingham City Council has issued a tender for its Highways Transport Project Design Support Framework, worth up to £3 million. This Framework is to provide transport project design support for Highways works within Nottingham City Council’s boundaries, says Pro-Contract. The work required will cover several activities; and may require the Contractor to co-operate and co-ordinate […]
Lake District road closed by major landslip to reopen this week
An important Lake District road closed by a major landslip will reopen on Friday, Westmorland & Furness Council have announced. The stretch of the A592 at High Kingate – halfway between Troutbeck and the Kirkstone Inn, just before the start of the Kirkstone Pass – was closed after the incident in November, says Cumbria Crack. […]
HERE Technologies and JLR expand collaboration to ‘improve EV charging experience’
HERE Technologies has announced an expanded collaboration with JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) to create more efficient charging experiences for current plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners. To enhance charging experiences, HERE has been delivering intelligent EV routing capabilities within the in-vehicle mapping display that combine real-time charge point status with […]
Waze rolls out new customisation features
Waze has issues its latest tranche of updates that are, the smartphone satellite navigation software specialists say, designed to give drivers more flexibility on the road. With motorcycles need different routes to cars, as they can access narrower streets and are more sensitive to road surfaces, Waze’s new motorcycle mode uses AI to incorporate two-wheeler […]