Ireland warned by EU for failing to fully transpose ITS Directive into national law
The European Commission has opened several infringement proceedings against Ireland as part of its latest package of decisions. It has sent formal letters of notice – the first step in the infringement procedure – to Ireland for failure to transpose EU law across a range of areas, including ‘failing to fully transpose into national law […]
MP calls Hyslop’s A96 stance “an insult”
Scotland’s Transport Secretary has been condemned after refusing an invitation to visit the A96 to discuss funding concerns, claiming her “diary is full”. According to Grampian Online, Gordon and Buchan Conservative MP Harriet Cross wrote to Fiona Hyslop MSP asking to accompany her on a visit along the Aberdeenshire stretch between Inverurie and Huntly to […]
Upgrade plans for cleaner TfGM taxis revealed
Greater Manchester is stepping up its commitment to support locally licensed taxi drivers, with plans to launch a new £4.45m fund to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles. The proposed Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Support Fund would offer private hire vehicle owners, licenced with one of the Greater Manchester authorities, a choice of a £5,000 […]
Cumberland Council reaffirms commitment to Brigham/Broughton junction improvements
Following the Highways and Transport Board Strategic Meeting held on Thursday 29 January, Cumberland Council has reiterated its strong support for much‑needed improvements at the Brigham/Broughton junction. The council remains disappointed by National Highways’ decision in April 2023 to cancel the planned scheme, given ongoing and increasing safety concerns at the site. The council warns […]
EMCCA assumes Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s public transport responsibilities
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is now the official Regional Transport Authority for the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Derby area. EMCCA has taken over responsibility for transport plans and strategies, investment and bus operations (working closely with local bus operators) throughout the region. However, EMCCA is not the Local Highway Authority, so the role of managing traffic […]
National Highways announces departure of CEO Nick Harris
Nick Harris, Chief Executive of National Highways, has today announced his decision to step down after five years in the role. He is to remain in post during a short transition period while the Board confirms interim leadership arrangements. Recruitment for a permanent successor will begin in the spring. Reflecting on his decision, Nick Harris said: […]
MAV introduces new mobile ANPR solution
ANPR manufacturer MAV Systems Limited has launch a new product – MAV Mobile, which it describes as “an advanced mobile ANPR solution designed to address one of the world’s most persistent road safety challenges: the movement of illegal, unsafe, and non-compliant vehicles through everyday road networks”. In a statement, it explains that across the world, […]
Waymo to launch driverless taxis in UK in September
Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service in London as soon as September this year. The UK government has said it plans to change regulations in the second half of 2026 to enable driverless taxis to operate in the city but has not given a specific date, […]
Key milestone for new M3 junction 9 roundabout as beams to be lifted into place
An upgrade to the M3 in Hampshire that will improve journeys and boost the economy takes a big step forward this weekend. National Highways is closing the motorway between junction 8 and junction 9 in both directions from 9pm on Friday 30 January to 6am on Monday 2 February so steel beams for the new […]
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust chief steps down after decade leading active travel charity
Xavier Brice is to leave Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the UK’s leading walking, wheeling and cycling charity, this spring after 10 years as CEO. Brice joined Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, which was previously known as Sustrans, in 2016. During his decade-long tenure, the charity has played a major role in transforming everyday walking, wheeling and […]