Clean Cities call for congestion charge on London evening rush hour
Environmental campaigners are calling for congestion charges to be introduced in the evening rush hour after their research revealed that more cars entered central London after 18:00 than in the morning. Clean Cities said the number of cars that entered central London “dramatically increased” by more than 50% after the Congestion Charge ended. The Congestion […]
Scottish Transport Minister visits active travel initiative at Darvel Primary
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP visited Darvel Primary this week to meet the partnership team behind an impressive active travel initiative. The Cabinet Secretary was welcomed to the school by Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council, Councillor Elaine Cowan, Spokesperson for Education, and Children and Young People, and Chief Executive Eddie Fraser; […]
New pothole repair tech tests continue in Leeds
Leeds City Council is exploring the use of three new pothole filling technologies which could help improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs across the city. The trials follow similar tests carried out last year and come after a recent report to the council’s infrastructure, investment, and inclusive growth scrutiny board on its […]
Devon: Cullompton Relief Road site works get underway
Work is underway to prepare the site for the development of the Cullompton Relief Road in Devon. The scheme is vital to Cullompton’s future and has been designed to reduce congestion, improve air quality and support the town’s long-term growth. Although the main construction work of the 1.3km road is due to start this summer, […]
Concerns over impact of unlicensed Jersey taxi services
Unlicensed taxi drivers should face tougher penalties in Jersey, a politician has said. Deputy Catherine Curtis has put forward a proposition calling for the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935 to be updated so illegal taxi services can be prosecuted more easily, says the BBC. Curtis said unregulated and uninsured drivers had become a threat to licensed services, […]
Gloucestershire: A417 drivers going through closed section to be fined
Drivers who ignore signs and go through a road closure on the A417 near Gloucester may be fined up to £1,000. The road has been closed at Maisemore since Monday due to “significant flooding,” reports Gloucestershire Live. The A417 is closed between the A40 and The Rudge as various road closures remain in place across the county. Gloucestershire […]
IPPR: Central government holding back growth by blocking regional transport development
The Institute for Public Policy Research says that Treasury control over transport spending is holding back regional growth, Despite strong public support and clear economic benefits, cities are still required to seek central approval to start and fund transport projects that would unlock jobs, investment and growth. This means that many schemes struggle to get […]
Transport Scotland announces Net Zero Route Map
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, has announced the creation of a Net Zero Road Map which includes details of a proposed Net Zero Trunk Road Network. Announcing the plans, Ms Hyslop said: “Scotland is facing a global climate emergency, with the impacts of climate change already being felt across our communities, economy, […]
Uber to spend $100 million on electric robotaxi charging
Uber plans to invest $100 million on electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support its growing worldwide robotaxi business. The company says the efforts are intended to accelerate the company’s vision for an autonomous and electric future, according to Axios. “Cities can only unlock the full promise of autonomy and electrification if the right charging infrastructure is […]
BCP Council to spend £7.7m repairing potholes
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is to spend £7.7million on repairing potholes and improving roads in 2026/27. According to the Bournemouh Echo, proposals to improving travel infrastructure across BCP are being put forward as part of a four-year capital investment programme. The programme will see upgrades to improve roads, upgrade crossings, and provide long-term […]