Shaping the future of zero emission driving in Scotland
Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators and consumers in Scotland are being asked for their views on electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) Order, known as the ZEV Mandate, is a four nations policy requiring car and van manufacturers to sell an increasing proportion of zero emission vehicles each year – with […]
Axis launches licence plate camera kits to monitor road traffic
Axis Communications has introduced three licence plate recognition camera kits with AXIS Licence Plate Verifier preinstalled, which are designed for vehicle identification in both slow-speed and free-flow traffic. The range includes one model for controlled access points and two for moving traffic, with processing carried out on the camera rather than on external servers. The […]
Record highways investment to be made in Doncaster roads over the next four years
An extensive programme of road improvements is now underway in Doncaster, with City of Doncaster Council investing heavily in highways repairs and maintenance over the next four years. This has been made possible through a combination of increased funding from the Government and additional council funding allocated by Mayor Ros Jones as part of her […]
Earthworks and major materials recycling operation now underway on North Hykeham Relief Road
The biggest construction phase of the North Hykeham Relief Road is now underway in Lincolnshire, according to the council. The project’s large-scale earthworks operation will involve excavating, moving and shaping huge quantities of soil and rock to create the foundations and shape of the new road. At the same time, a dedicated earthworks processing operation […]
WDM and Metricell collaborate to deliver PAS 2161-compliant road condition surveying
WDM has announced a new collaboration with SmartVision, a cutting-edge AI insight technology developed by Metricell. The partnership brings together strategic highway surveying expertise and a proprietary neural network designed to operate on real-time data, to support local authorities with PAS 2161 compliant road condition monitoring reporting. By combining WDM’s long-established leadership in highway surveying […]
Telent reappointed by Wiltshire Council to deliver traffic signal maintenance services
Wiltshire Council has reappointed Telent to maintain its traffic signal network following a competitive tender process, reinforcing a partnership that has supported the county’s roads for more than a decade. Reliable traffic signals are critical to keeping communities moving safely and efficiently. When faults occur, congestion and safety risks can follow quickly. Telent’s reappointment reflects its strong […]
Mix of measures to tackle record-breaking pothole surge in Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council is drafting in extra staff to speed up inspections and temporary repair methods are being used to keep roads safe while teams work through unprecedented numbers. The work on potholes is part of the council’s near £29m highways maintenance programme for 2026/27 – with all of the money being spent keeping the […]
Glasgow bus delays costing passengers 1.2 million hours a year
Glasgow’s traffic congestion is costing local bus users an estimated £24 million a year and wasting 1.2 million hours of passengers’ time annually, according to new research by the University of Glasgow’s Urban Big Data Centre, commissioned by First Bus. First Bus calls for a collaborative partnership approach on bus priority as Pollokshaws Road named […]
Major road resurfacing work starts across Bath & North East Somerset region
A £5 million programme of road improvements across Bath & North East Somerset is rolling out as the council kicks off its 2026 resurfacing schemes. The council is investing in highway maintenance and will also spend £950,000 resurfacing footways, alongside maintaining and making improvements to other assets like street lights, drains, public rights of way […]
Government makes it easier to install a new public charge points
The Government has announced hat it is ‘cutting red tape’ on public charge point installation as it continues to facilitate the switch from internal combustion engine cars to electric vehicles. Under the changes, installation costs for public charge points could be slashed from as much as £1,000 to as little as £45. Moreover, approval waiting […]