Connecting Anderston: Glasgow unveils plans for greener public space and improved transport links
Proposals to transform the area around Anderston Station in Glasgow and improve connections between the city centre and West End are now open for public consultation. Connecting Anderston, says the Council, would create a safer, greener gateway beneath the M8, with accessible walking and wheeling routes, while closing a key gap in Glasgow’s protected cycle network. […]
Uber begins autonomous vehicle testing in Manchester with Pony AI
Uber has begun autonomous vehicle testing in Manchester, extending its UK driverless ambitions beyond London as the ride-hailing company explores the potential for automated passenger services in major British cities. The initial phase involves vehicles mapping the city’s streets with a safety driver behind the wheel. No passengers are being carried during the testing, which […]
London Borough of Redbridge invests in Hydrorock technology to reduce flood risks and protect communities
Redbridge Council is expanding its use of the innovative flood defence technology, Hydrorock, to reduce flood risks in the borough and help build more resilient communities. The advanced underground system was installed in High Road, Seven Kings; Claybury Broadway, Clayhall; and Tomswood Hill, in Barkingside after all three sites were identified as potential flood risks […]
Shropshire council cleans thousands of road signs
Thousands of road signs have been cleaned by Telford & Wrekin Council in Shropshire as part of an ongoing council programme designed at improving local highways and transport infrastructure. Thousands of road signs across Telford & Wrekin have been cleaned by the council ahead of winter, reports the Shropshire Star. The Council has said it […]
Experts urge drivers to check their tyres to avoid £2,500 fine
Tyre experts are warning motorists to check their tyres this Tyre Safety Month. James Harding, a tyre specialist at Blackcircles.com with over 16 years of industry experience, comments on the importance of tyre safety: “Worryingly, many motorists don’t regularly check the condition of their vehicle’s tyres and are unaware of the consequences they could face if they don’t […]