Costain working with National Highways and police to improve road safety
Costain is collaborating with the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW), the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and National Highways, to raise awareness of the dangers of ‘blue light incursions’ for road workers and the emergency services on motorways and major A roads. Blue light incursions occur when emergency vehicles enter restricted roadworks areas […]
West of England unveils new transport vision
The Mayor of the West of England and council leaders have unveiled a new vision for the future of transport in the region. A transport network that people across the West can trust will need an interconnected network with seamless journeys, made possible by investment in buses, rail, mass transit, active travel, and streets and […]
TomTom and AECOM partner to deliver enhanced global infrastructure planning and road traffic management
TomTom have announced a new global partnership with AECOM. Leveraging TomTom’s historic and real-time traffic measures, AECOM will enhance its mobility and infrastructure planning, transport modelling, and traffic systems management and operations on behalf of both public and private sector clients globally. Through the partnership, AECOM can integrate TomTom’s Traffic Stats, Origin Destination Analysis, Historic […]
AI cameras installed at Plymouth collision hotspot
A new AI camera system which detects mobile phone and seatbelt offences has been installed at a collision hotspot in Plymouth. The two-camera Jenoptik Distracted Driver Enforcement System is positioned on Gdynia Way near the Cattedown Roundabout and within an Average Speed monitoring area. Between 2020 and 2024 there were almost 30 collisions in this […]
Record highways funding makes additional £5m available for Dorset’s roads
Dorset Council has approved measures that make an additional £5.25m available for highways to tackle flood impacts and cut the risk of future disruption. The package includes a £5m capital flood‑resilience fund to target known hotspots and repair storm‑damaged sections, plus £250,000 for a new, dedicated gully cleaning crew to clear roadside gullies that have […]
Registrations are open for the 17th ITS European Congress
Registration is now open for the 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul. Join the ITS community for three days of innovation, collaboration, and high-level discussions shaping the future of mobility across Europe. Taking place in Istanbul from 27-29 April, the ITS Congress 2026 offers two participation Passes, each designed around how you plan to engage […]
New project launches in Coventry to make school journeys safer
West Midlands Active Travel Commissioner Beccy Marston and Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald have announced the launch of the ‘Kids Streets’ programme, with pilots in Birmingham and potentially Coventry in the next few months, says the Coventry Telegraph. The aim of the scheme is to encourage healthier modes of travel by youngsters, improve road safety […]
Staffordshire’s new approach to roads makes progress
Early improvements are already being made to how the county’s roads are managed, after Staffordshire County Council launched a new approach in October 2025. The county council’s scrutiny committee has heard how Staffordshire’s Roadmap to a Better Network is starting to make a difference to how highways are managed. Since its launch last year, highways […]
Portsmouth: Work begins on next phase of Castle Road improvements
Portsmouth City Council has confirmed that the transformation of Castle Road is continuing, with improvements now extending further south to enhance one of Southsea’s most characterful streets. The scheme, designed to create a safer, greener, and more attractive destination for residents, visitors, and local businesses, has been met with strong support and positive feedback. As […]
Hull on the road to new electric bus fleet
A crucial step has been taken to break ground on a site that will host a new fleet of ultra-modern, electric buses for Hull. Stagecoach East Midlands’ Foster Street Depot, in the city, is set to host a fleet of 42 electric buses, which are intended to begin serving customers in spring 2026, as part […]