Neil Herron wins lifetime achievement honour at British Parking Awards
Grid Smarter Cities founder Neil Herron has been recognised for more than two decades of work transforming parking enforcement and pioneering digital kerbside management by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Parking Awards. The award recognises a parking professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the sector across their career and represents […]
Capes sets out technology, skills and advocacy priorities for IHE presidency
The Institute of Highway Engineers must continue to prepare its members for emerging technologies, develop new routes into the profession and continue as a strong advocate for the highways sector, its President Darren Capes has told the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium. Mr Capes, who is also Head of Road Infrastructure Technology at the Department for […]
ITS UK calls for industry backing to turn ‘Stuck on Red’ campaign into political action
The industry association for the transport technology sector in the United Kingdom, ITS UK, is urging traffic technology companies and local authorities to support its campaign for a rolling programme of government investment to replace ageing traffic signals, warning that political pressure will be essential if funding is to be secured. Speaking at the JCT […]
Over 36,000 people help shape East Midlands Transport Plan
Reliable public transport, well-maintained roads and better-connected communities are among the top priorities identified by residents across the East Midlands in one of the region’s biggest transport consultations. More than 36,000 people shared their views for the future of transport across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire through the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation, led by Mayor […]
£5.8m funding boost to support faster, more reliable Glasgow bus journeys
A package of more than £5.8 million in bus infrastructure investment is set to support faster, more reliable and easier-to-use journeys for passengers in Glasgow and across the wider city region. The investment would support a mix of delivery, design and development work, including bus priority measures on major corridors, smarter traffic signals, improved city […]
Re-flow case study: Raising standards while scaling nationwide operations
As Heffernan Utilities rapidly expanded nationwide, maintaining visibility and consistency across up to 40 live schemes became a growing challenge. The conpany introduced Re‑flow to standardise processes across safety, compliance, and operations, creating an operating model built for growth. Over the past five years, Halifax-based Heffernan Utilities has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a smaller […]
Rolls-Royce inaugurates Eric Platford Testway
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has inaugurated the Eric Platford Testway at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, further advancing the marque’s pursuit of perfection and strengthening its exacting approach to quality and refinement. The Testway was officially opened by The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mr Gary Shipton, DL, at an event hosted by Gunther Boehner, […]
Plan sets out latest stage of Oxfordshire’s transport investment
Highway maintenance, bus improvements, electric vehicle infrastructure, active travel projects and road safety are among the areas identified for millions of pounds of investment in Oxfordshire over the next three years. Yesterday Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan (LTDP) to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans […]
Amey completes lighting renewal programme on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
Amey has completed a lighting renewal programme on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge on behalf of National Highways, restoring full lighting coverage and supporting the long-term safety, reliability and resilience of a key transport link between England and South Wales. The project involved the design, removal and replacement of the bridge’s original 314 N° […]
Glasgow City Council to benefit from more than £9.3m to support Active Travel projects
New active travel routes are to be planned in Glasgow thanks to more than £9.3 million worth of funding to help support new infrastructure and improve public spaces. This includes a £3.7 million grant award from Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) Tier 2, of which £2.8m will support the construction of three major […]