TRL Software wins key National Highways contract to replace pavement management system
National Highways (NH) has commissioned TRL Software to provide it with a new pavement asset management system, known as P-AMS. This will be configured upon the cloud-based product iROADS, which is a commercially available off-the-shelf tool designed for various infrastructure assets. It will replace NH’s existing 20-year-old HAPMS platform early next year. Using iROADS means TRL […]
Cork public transport to get €600m investment
The National Transport Authority has announced details of plans to invest €600 million in 12 new transport corridors in Cork, aimed at increasing the number of people using public transport in the city fourfold as well as increasing the number of people walking and cycling around the city by one third. The investment aims to […]
State of roads a top priority in forthcoming local elections
The state of Wales’ roads are the top priority for the people of the country in the forthcoming council election, an Ipsos poll has shown. Approximately 60% of people in Wales agreed that the condition of their roads needed improving, making it their top priority. Wales’ figure was the highest across the UK apart from Scotland and […]
GRIDSERVE opens newest Electric Forecourt in Norwich
GRIDSERVE, the tech-enabled sustainable business that runs the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway – one of the UK’s leading electric charging networks, has opened a new state-of-the-art Compact Electric Forecourt® in Norwich. The first-of-its-kind EV experience facility delivers the latest charging technology, supplied by 100% renewable energy, and helps to pave the way for mass EV adoption well ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and […]
Ertico starts its search for new host cities for ITS World and European congresses
ERTICO has opened its Call for Tender to Host the next two European and the next World Congresses on Intelligent Transport Systems & Services (ITS) for the years 2025-2026 (European Congresses) – 2027 (World Congress in the EMEA region). The Host city joins the extended ITS family of cities worldwide. “Every Host city has felt […]
WSP appointed by National Highways to support delivery of net zero advisory plan
WSP, one the UK’s leading engineering professional services consultancies, is to advise National Highways for the next two years on the delivery of the ambitious commitments within its net zero plan. Launched in July 2021, National Highways’ Net Zero Highways plan is one of the most ambitious strategies in the UK infrastructure sector and WSP, […]
Will Britain set to retire from Blackpool Council
Will Britain, the founder of LCRIG, has announced his retirement after 43 years service at Blackpool Council. Mr Britain, who is Head of Highways and Traffic Management Services at the local authority, will retire at the end of May. After starting his career as a Junior Trainee Technician in June 1979 Will has held a variety of […]
BEAR Scotland awarded North West Network Management Contract by Transport Scotland
Breedon Group has announced that its associate company, BEAR Scotland (“BEAR”), has been awarded the North West Network Management Contract by Transport Scotland. BEAR has been responsible for trunk roads in the North West of Scotland since 2013, and this new Network Management Contract, starting on 16th August 2022, will run for at least eight […]
Amey secures North East roads contract in Scotland
Amey has been named by Transport Scotland as the preferred bidder to take over its improved roads maintenance contracts in the North East. The contract, worth up to an estimated £540m will begin on 16 August and run for eight years with a potential to extend for a further four years. The maintenance work Amey […]
More than £12 million in compensation paid to motorists between 2018-202, says What Car? report
Councils and road authorities across Britain paid out more than £12 million in compensation to motorists between 2018 and 2021 for damage caused by poor road surfaces and potholes. The figure was revealed following a What Car? investigation, which also showed that motorists logged more than 145,000 compensation claims for vehicle damage during that period. Of those claims, 37,366 […]