New Zaptec Index says EV drivers are doubling their miles for the same price as fossil fuel
UK electric vehicle (EV) drivers charging at home are more than doubling their miles compared to the same price of fossil fuels at the pumps, analysis by Zaptec has suggested. The EV charging company has launched the Zaptec Index – an open and continuously updated, European-wide, price barometer – showing how far you can drive […]
Road User Charging: ITS Australia survey signals strong industry alignment
A new survey from ITS Australia has revealed strong, consistent support across the transport technology sector for the transition to a road user charging (RUC) model, highlighting industry alignment on both the need for reform and the pathway forward. Drawing on detailed responses from professionals across the transport ecosystem, the survey captures informed, practitioner-led perspectives […]
United Infrastructure and SoilDri launch national partnership to accelerate sustainable AMP8 delivery
Critical infrastructure solutions provider United Infrastructure, and SoilDri, a specialist provider of sustainable soil improvement, have announced the launch of a national innovation partnership focused on transforming how infrastructure renewal is delivered, enabling utility clients to deliver at greater pace, lower cost and with improved outcomes for customers and communities as the industry progresses through […]
Research shows “staggering impact” of traffic jams caused by HS2 works
Construction of the HS2 high-speed rail network has already caused some 200 million hours of traffic jams, according to Daily Telegraph analysis. The figure will continue to grow until the delayed, over-budget project is scheduled to be completed in the early 2040s. Data from the Department for Transport (DfT) shows drivers have had to endure more than […]
Transport Committee continues road safety inquiry with focus on infrastructure
The Transport Committee will tomorrow hear from a five-strong panel of expert witnesses as it continues its inquiry into the government’s Road Safety Strategy. The second session in the inquiry will focus on the role of infrastructure in improving road safety, including the commitments made in the strategy. It is also set to cover wider policy issues relating to […]
TRL launches iROADS Investment Optimiser to strengthen evidence-based infrastructure investment and maintenance planning
To coincide with the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival, taking place on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, TRL has announced the launch of Investment Optimiser, a new strategic decision-support module within its road asset management platform, iROADS. Designed specifically for highways authorities and infrastructure owners, Investment Optimiser helps organisations […]
AtkinsRéalis appointed to Hampshire’s transportation and infrastructure framework
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Hampshire County Council to its new four-year civil engineering, highways and transportation framework, which will support the delivery of infrastructure projects across the south of England. Through the Council’s Gen5 Consult Transport, Highways & Infrastructure Consultancy Framework, AtkinsRéalis is one of three suppliers appointed to Lot A (multi-disciplinary services). Managed […]
Europe trialling innovative roadside nitrous oxide detector
With British police forces and road safety stakeholders taking a growing interest in curbing the increasing number of accidents linked to nitrous oxide, with particular focus after the recent crash in Manchester, French firm Olythe has launched its portable nitrous oxide breath analyser, OCIN₂O. The company specialises in volatile organic compound detection and measurement using […]
Nottinghamshire lists the 44 worst roads in the county ahead of £11 million repair programme
Nottinghamshire County Council has published a list of 44 of the worst roads in the county which are due to be repaired. Nottinghamshire County Council is set to add 44 major resurfacing schemes to its 2026/27 highways capital maintenance programme as part of an £11m “Worst First” package for roads requested by elected members, says […]
Wildlife already using new A3 green bridge
National Highways has released footage of deer using the new heathland green bridge over the A3 in Surrey. “Proof it works: deer captured on camera: wildlife safely crossing the UK’s first heathland green bridge on the A3. After decades of separation, animals are once again moving freely between habitats, exactly as nature intended,” the agency […]