“Accessibility and safety must be treated as essential” – RNIB expresses autonomous taxis concerns
With public pilots of self-driving taxi services set to begin on London’s streets in the coming months, the RNIB’s (Royal National Institute of Blind People) Head of Policy Mike Wordingham joined a panel event in Parliament with politicians and industry, to represent the hopes and concerns of blind and partially sighted people, and ensure key […]
Euro NCAP crash testing reveals fatal flaws in truck and trailer underrun safety
Hundreds of road deaths each year are caused by rear impact guards that offer inadequate protection to drivers and passengers in incidents with slowing or stationary trucks and trailers, according to research by EuroNCAP and collaborating safety organisations Germany’s ADAC, Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US. […]
IMechE report says making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176 billion’
Investing in the UK transport network to make it fully accessible to disabled passengers could boost the economy by £176 billion by helping millions more people into work, according to a newly published report. Making the economic case for an inclusive transport network, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) said the current system was inaccessible […]
Asphalt-IQ launches digital carbon credit platform
Asphalt-IQ has launched CarbonVault IQ, a digital platform developed to turn real-world carbon savings from highway maintenance and infrastructure projects into traceable carbon credits-creating a new revenue stream opportunity for highways companies. CarbonVault-IQ, developed by the founders of Hull-based Asphalt IQ, is the highways industry’s first ever fully digital carbon credit platform that turns real-world […]
VINCI subsidiary FM Conway wins multi-year road service contracts in Westminster and Bromley
Westminster City Council has awarded FM Conway, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction in the UK, aninfrastructure service contract. It covers in particular the design, construction, inspection and maintenanceof public road infrastructure in Westminster, including road surfaces, pedestrian crossings, public lighting,drainage, bridges and structures. The value of the contract, which will run for an initial duration […]
Teletrac Navman enters ‘exciting next phase of growth” after acquisition by software-focused private equity firm
Teletrac Navman, a connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, has announced the completion of its acquisition by Respida Capital. Vontier Corporation, Teletrac Navman’s former parent company, retains a minority equity stake in the business. Teletrac Navman provides real-time data that enables fleet operators across the globe to streamline operations, enhance […]
GRAHAM Group CFO appointed new CEO
GRAHAM has promoted finance chief Courtney McCormick to the position of chief executive after posting record results that saw turnover break through the £1.2 billion mark for the first time, according to the company’s LinkedIn account. McCormick, who has been the group’s chief financial officer for the past 12 years, will take over on 1 […]
Northern Ireland police trialling speed enforcement cameras
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is using enhanced technology with laser and video capability to tackle speeding as part of a pilot project with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership (NIRSP). Three Trucam II cameras – a hand-held equivalent to the NIRSP safety camera vans – will be used over the next three months as part […]
Grimsby highway works set to improve safety
Major improvement work is set to take place on Yarborough Road in Grimsby to improve safety and reduce the need for more works in the area in the future. North East Lincolnshire Council will be carrying out road and footpath reconstruction works between Grange Walk and the Market Hotel Roundabout from Monday 13 July 2026 […]
Wiltshire: A303 and A36 road closures confirmed by National Highways
Sections of two busy Wiltshire roads will close overnight for more than two months. National Highways has confirmed that stretches of the A303 and A36 near Wylye, Wiltshire, will be affected by works that are expected to run between 20 July and 30 September, with full closures in place from 8pm to 6am, says the Salisbury Journal. On the […]