Active Travel: London Underground strike sees capital’s busiest cycling day of 2026
New data released by VivaCity, a provider of AI-powered transport data and insight, quantifies the dramatic shift in London’s commuting habits during the recent industrial action on the London Underground. Analysing data from 99 of its AI-powered roadside sensors across 12 London Boroughs, the study confirmed that cycling volumes increased by 50% during peak hours […]
UK MoD assessing Chinese EV security risks
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is working closely with other Government departments to mitigate potential national security threats posed by the influx of Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles, says the UK Defence Journal. Asked by Labour MP Graeme Downie what assessment the department had made of the risks, Minister for Defence Readiness and Security Luke Pollard said […]
Surrey: UK’s first heathland green bridge to open in May
The UK’s first heathland green bridge is due to open in May to help snakes, toads, badgers and even beetles cross the A3 in Surrey. The £3.7m Cockrow Bridge spans the carriageway near Cobham and reconnects two rare heathland areas, says the BBC. The 68m-long, 30m wide (223ft) bridge, funded by National Highways, is covered […]
Renault considering data revenues from software-defined vans
Vehicle manufacturing giant Renault says that it is preparing to ‘monetise connected vehicle data’ as it rolls out its first software-defined vans, starting with the forthcoming Trafic, but not before it has proved the worth of the new technology, according to Zak Zeghari, the Renault Group’s vice-president for global sales and marketing of commercial vehicle, says Autocar. The […]
Oxford congestion charge investment plan to be amendment
Proposals for a £4.2m temporary congestion charge investment plan will be discussed again by Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet in May, with some proposals presented in more detail. The council’s cabinet has asked for some amendments and more information before making a decision about investment. The amended proposals include an amended offer for park and ride in Oxford, […]
Transport Scotland issues response to FOI request on deteriorating road conditions
Transport Scotland has responded to a recent Freedom of Information request on the subject of information and clarification regarding road maintenance, environmental enforcement, and the wider impacts of deteriorating road conditions on the public. The FOI request centred on Transport Scotland’s views on the impact that deteriorating road conditions and potholes are having on vehicle […]
Carlisle Southern Link Road enters final construction phase
Cumberland Council has sad that it has made significant progress on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project as the scheme moves into its final stages. Many of the most visible elements of the new road are now in place. Permanent surfacing has been completed along the route, and white lining is now being applied. […]
Gloucestershire highways department “not consulted” on major industrial complex plans
Plans to build an industrial complex on the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border have been delayed because Gloucestershire Council’s highways department were apparently not consulted. According to the Swindon Advertiser, at a meeting of Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee, a council officer admitted Gloucestershire County Council’s highways department had not been included in discussions about the scheme that […]
Rest and Be Thankful: Traffic management work to pause for the summer
Traffic management works at the Rest and Be Thankful in Scotland are set to be paused for three months over the summer, says Transport Scotland. The process on the stretch of the A83 will be “shortened” from April to the end of May, and then the measures will be paused to restart on Monday 31 […]
Aurrigo announces move to new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub
Aurrigo International has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. The company, which raised £14.1m to support its global expansion at the end of last year, will shortly start production of its autonomous vehicles at a state-of-the-art facility on Power Park in […]