Westcotec honoured for road safety contribution
Intelligent traffic safety systems manufacturer Westcotec has received the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving (IMTD) award for road safety contribution and partnership, recognising its innovative use of data-led technology to influence driver behaviour and help make roads and communities safer across the UK. The award was accepted on behalf of Westcotec by managing director […]
Live Labs 2 takes £30m of highways innovation on nationwide roadshow
The learning generated by the £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2 programme is being taken directly to highways practitioners as a series of regional workshops gets underway this week. The first workshop takes place in Glasgow on Thursday 17 September, followed by events in Newcastle, Stevenage, Leeds, Manchester, Ipswich and Birmingham. Further sessions will be […]
Research suggests two thirds of drivers want lower speed limits on rural roads
More than two thirds (67%) of UK motorists admit they feel unsafe travelling at the national 60mph speed limit on narrow or winding country roads, according to new research from car insurance provider Ageas. The study, which combines national consumer research with data from UK police forces, examines motorists’ views on speed limits and driver confidence on rural single-carriageway roads. Over […]
TfL moves towards publicly owned London bus operator
Transport for London (TfL) is preparing to examine in greater detail the prospect of establishing a publicly owned bus company, with discussions with existing operators expected to begin later this month. TfL officials are due to engage with bus operators on whether services currently delivered under the capital’s franchising arrangements could eventually be transferred to […]
Liverpool City Region Mayor reveals key upgrades as Wirral bus network gets ready for public control
More evening and Sunday services, extended routes and brand-new links for Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals are some of the key improvements coming to Wirral bus services as public control of the network begins next month. The Combined Authority has released full details of the changes, coming to Wirral on Sunday 25 October, designed to […]
Tesla says Britain is ‘stifling’ driverless car rules
Elon Musk’s Tesla has attacked Britain over driverless car laws that it says will “stifle innovation” and result in the UK falling behind the rest of the world. In a submission to the Department for Transport (DfT), Tesla warned that the rules “risk eroding brand confidence and deterring investment in the UK”, according to The […]
A47 dualling scheme to open half of new road later this year
Motorists will be able to use around half of the new carriageway on the £200 million-plus A47 dualling scheme between Easton and North Tuddenham in Norfolk later this year, National Highways has confirmed. The agency said the five-and-a-half-mile scheme remains on track for full opening in 2027, with the next major milestone being the opening […]
Over 50 Luton roads improved as resurfacing programme continues
Working with its highways maintenance contractor, VolkerHighways, Luton Council is investing £7.2 million in the town’s roads this year, targeting those most in need of attention. The work helps improve road condition, extend the life of the network and reduce the need for more extensive repairs in the future. There is still more to come, […]
Banbury resurfacing programme completed ahead of schedule
A major resurfacing project in Banbury town centre has been completed. Oxfordshire County Council carried out the carriageway maintenance and resurfacing programme along the A361 through Banbury, between the junctions with the A422 Hennef Way roundabout and the B4100 Banbury Cross roundabout. The work began on 24 August and was completed on 10 September – […]
Women in Mobility appoint new Digital Coordinator
Women in Mobility has announced its latest Volunteer, Sydney Schultz (pictured), whose academic and professional experiences have been about connecting people, amplify underrepresented voices, and support organisations working to create meaningful social change. Sydney has just submitted her Master’s dissertation for the Media, Campaigning and Social Change course at the University of Westminster and will be […]