£28m Huddersfield Bus Station transformation contract won by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has secured another major transport hub contract after being appointed to deliver the £28m transformation of Huddersfield Bus Station, reports Construction Enquirer. Enabling work starts next week on the project for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Kirklees Council, adding to the Hertfordshire-based contractor’s growing portfolio of transport interchange schemes across the UK. […]
West Midlands facing major bus service reductions
Nearly half of West Midlands bus routes at risk as fuel costs rise 50% per litre, with Transport for West Midlands warning that nearly half the region’s bus network could be withdrawn if a critical subsidy scheme expires without extension. Up to 49% of current services face potential cuts as fuel costs have surged from […]
New haul road to support North Hykeham Relief Road construction
A major new haul road is set to play a key role in the construction of the relief road, helping to minimise disruption, reduce construction traffic, and improve safety for nearby communities. As part of the project’s construction methodology, around 8km of purpose-built haul road is being created, running from the A46 to the A15. […]
Wiltshire Council to progress School Streets pilot at three locations
Wiltshire Council is planning to introduce a School Streets pilot at three locations across the county, following a public consultation and engagement with residents, schools, businesses and the wider community. The council originally consulted on five potential pilot locations, put forward by the schools themselves. Based on the consultation feedback, the council intends to progress […]
Bridge works provides boost for Rochdale community groups
Repair work along the M62 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has provided a welcome boost for two community groups in the area. While National Highways is repairing Broad Lane bridge over the motorway between junctions 20 and 21, staff from the project’s contractors have also been spending their own free time and volunteering days to provide […]
UK’s first heathland green bridge opens in Surrey
The UK’s first ever heathland green bridge has now opened to walkers, cyclists and horse riders in Surrey. The Cockcrow Bridge connects Ockham and Wisley Commons on either side of the A3, providing a unique corridor for one of the rarest habitat types in the country – lowland heathland. It acts as a safe crossing […]
First pop-up mobility hub launched in Nottingham
Nottingham residents are being encouraged to leave the car at home and explore alternative ways of getting around following the launch of the city’s first temporary mobility hub. The new facility has opened at Victoria Embankment and will serve as a focal point for a range of activities designed to promote walking, cycling and other […]
Brighton and Hove launches e-cargo bike hire scheme
A new e-cargo bike hire scheme has launched in Brighton and Hove as part of a pilot project to encourage greener, short-distance transport. The scheme is being delivered by social enterprise OurBike in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council and the University of Brighton, after the city was selected for the pilot by the […]
Sensys Gatso USA appoints Brett Peze as Managing Director
Sensys Gatso Group has appointed Brett Peze as Managing Director of Sensys Gatso USA. Peze will lead Sensys Gatso USA’s efforts to expand its transportation safety and automated enforcement solutions while deepening relationships with agency partners across North America. Peze brings decades of experience in transportation technology, automated enforcement and public sector engagement, with a […]
Call for nominations for the 2026 ITS Hall of Fame
ERTICO – ITS Europe is now accepting nominations for the 2026 ITS Hall of Fame for Europe and the EMEA region. The award will be presented during the 32nd ITS World Congress, which takes place in Gangneung, Korea from 19-23 October. For more than 30 years, ERTICO – ITS Europe, ITS Asia-Pacific, and ITS AMERICA […]