TTF Autumn Update discusses connected services, data and standards, DfT policies and organisation’s future direction
The themes for the Transport Technology Forum’s Autumn Update on 6 November have been set, focussed on updating local authorities and suppliers with the latest on the emerging Connected Vehicle Services framework and wider government policy. The one-day event in Birmingham will hear from senior members of the Department for Transport, looking at Connected Services, […]
IPAF launches campaign after 137% rise in roadway-related incidents
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new safety campaign entitled How to Stay Safe on or Near Roadways, aimed at reducing the growing number of vehicle-related incidents involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the United States. While MEWPs remain one of the safest methods for working at height, IPAF’s accident datai […]
National Highways takes top biodiversity prize for nature revival work
National Highways, along with The Wildlife Trusts, have been named the overall winner at the 2025 Biodiversity Challenge Awards for the delivery of a nationwide nature programme that planted over 13,000 trees, restored 35km of rivers and streams, and improved habitats across more than 2,300 acres of land. Chosen from 48 entries, National Highways’ successful […]
Fife Council invests in cutting-edge electric road lining equipment
Fife Council’s transportation services has taken delivery of a new £46,000 state-of-the-art electric road lining vehicle, marking a major improvement in road marking across Fife. The new all electric equipment brings improvements over diesel powered alternatives in carbon reduction, operational safety, productivity, and service quality. Fife’s roads spokesperson, Cllr Altany Craik, said: “This new road […]
CoMoUK ‘pop up’ hubs drive shift towards active travel
Pop up’ mobility hubs installed across Scotland are encouraging residents to walk, wheel and cycle for local journeys, says CoMoUK. The shared transport charity has been running the temporary hubs for an average of eight weeks since November 2023, most recently in north Edinburgh for seven weeks until mid-September. CoMoUK’s pop-up mobility hubs are small, […]
New Roads and Buses Minister praises industry but sounds warning
Newly appointed Roads and Buses Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, used his keynote speech on day two of Highways UK 2025 to praise the industry while warning of potentially difficult times ahead. Beginning on a light-hearted note by referring to him replacing his predecessor Lillian Greenwood in the ‘transfer window’, Mr Lightwood, MP for Wakefield ans […]
Waymo robotaxis to launch in London next year
Waymo has announced that its fully autonomous ride-hailing service is coming to London in 2026. “We’re excited to support London’s extensive network of bus, tube, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure with our ride-hailing service, which will be available via the Waymo app,” said a Waymo statememt. “Over the coming months, we’ll lay the groundwork for our […]
New £700m Norfolk-wide highways contract awarded to Kier with focus on boosting local skills and employment
Norfolk County Council has appointed Kier as its new long-term contractor responsible for the maintenance and construction of the county’s highway network. Kier will deliver a comprehensive programme of highways maintenance and improvement, including road resurfacing and surface dressing, bridge works, drainage and the delivery of new transport infrastructure. As part of the contract, Kier […]
Bird’s eye view of Black Cat progress as major road scheme reaches halfway point
Newly released drone footage highlights how National Highways’ A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements are taking shape as the scheme reaches halfway point. Major changes to key locations along the new 10-mile dual carriageway in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire have already taken place, including at Black Cat roundabout, Cambridge Road (St Neots), Eltisley and Caxton […]
Mott MacDonald responds to the chancellor’s judicial review statement
Claudio Tassistro, managing director energy, Europe, Mott MacDonald, has issued a response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ judicial review statement from earlier this week. “Changes announced today to the judicial review process will be critical to successful delivery of the government’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy and clean energy 2030 target within the timeframes set out,” he says. […]