Is Europe prepared for the battle for vehicle data?
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright have published an insightful thought leadership article looking at how Europe and Australia are regulating competition for connected-car data. European regulatory frameworks are aiming to create a market in connected-car data, says the report, and the European Union’s (EU’s) regulatory framework is ambitious but fragmented. “The EU has long […]
ERTICO announces topics for ITS World Congress 2027
The organisers of the 2027 ITS World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC have announced the four main topics for the the event, which takes place from 25-29 October 2027. ERTICO – ITS Europe says the topics reflect priorities, opportunities and challenges currently shaping intelligent transport systems and the wider mobility sector. The four topics are Trustworthy […]
London ULEZ linked to rapid recovery in children’s lung growth, study finds
Children whose lung growth had been stunted by air pollution showed a striking recovery after London introduced its Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), according to new research. Scientists say they were “stunned” by the speed at which children’s lungs appeared to catch up with those of children living in a less polluted area, providing what […]
The road safety crisis and how to fix it – Jo Shiner on this week’s Highways Voices
Why aren’t we more outraged that 1,700 people still die on UK roads each year? Today on Highways Voices we talk road safety because, despite having some of the safest roads globally, road deaths in the UK have plateaued, and efforts to reduce them, through enforcement, awareness, and education, aren’t achieving meaningful impact. Subscribe to […]
West Midlands Mayor invites bidding for first publicly run bus services
Mayor Richard Parker has officially invited bus companies to submit bids to run the first publicly-owned bus services on the region’s roads in more than 40 years. The invitation is a major milestone for the Mayor’s flagship policy to bring buses back under public control so that routes, timetables and fares can be set by the […]
Motocycle safety: Updated PRIME toolkit published
An updated installation toolkit has been published to help local authorities and road safety practitioners introduce PRIME road markings, following the completion of the second phase of the motorcycle safety project, reports Road Safety GB. Project PRIME (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximisation of Enjoyment and Expertise) was developed by Transport Scotland, working with BEAR Scotland […]
Nottingham College launches highway electrical maintenance apprenticeship programme
Nottingham College is set to launch its Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative apprenticeship programme from September 2026. The programme will provide apprentices with a direct pathway to a vital sector and supports employers with the skilled workforce needed to maintain the UK’s transport infrastructure, says Love Business. As demand for highways electrical apprenticeships continues to grow, […]
Shropshire Council to begin Pontesbury highway improvement works
Shropshire Council will be carrying out two highway improvement schemes in Pontesbury this summer to improve pedestrian facilities, enhance road safety for residents, businesses and visitors, and improve highway drainage. The first scheme will take place on Hall Bank from 24 August to 4 September, involving footway improvement works. The second scheme will take place […]
Torbay’s energy-saving upgrade to streetlight network ahead of schedule
The upgrade of Torbay’s streetlights to cut energy bills and carbon output is making good progress. A new system is being installed allowing engineers to manage the lights more efficiently. Engineers will see real-time data from the lights and will be able to better control, monitor and maintain the network. This, along with new energy-efficient LED lights will mean big savings in energy use, cutting costs and carbon emissions says […]
Oxfordshire issues A40 Eynsham park and ride project update
Work on the A40 Eynsham park and ride to Wolvercote project in Oxfordshire is now progressing, with vegetation clearance, ecological mitigation and utility diversion works underway ahead of construction. The £126 million project will enable the Eynsham park and ride to open, deliver new bus lanes, improvements to active travel infrastructure and support delivery of new homes […]