ITS European Congress 2026: Get a first look at the Programme
The Preliminary Programme for the forthcoming ITS European Congress is now live. From 27–29 April 2026 the sharpest minds in safer, smarter mobility will converge in Istanbul, Türkiye and the newly published programme offers you the first chance to view: The 8 Dynamic Co-created Sessions where industry leaders and public authorities define the global momentum. […]
Glasgow ramps up roads investment programme
Glasgow City Council is rolling out a significant upgrade to the city’s road network on the back of a 3-year £119m investment programme. Road carriageways, footways and street lighting are all being targeted by the city-wide programme of works, which includes a range of resurfacing projects as well as repairs and maintenance on road markings, […]
Digital law expert on what the future holds for cybersecurity in connected vehicles
French digital law expert Thomas le Goff has explained how he sees the future for cybersecurity in the connected vehicles realm. In a fascinating interview with Polytechnique Insight, le Goff, senior lecturer at Télécom Paris, said: “Data generated by a vehicle, like that from other connected services or objects, must now be accessible to users and […]
Mull fixed link part of Scotland’s National Islands Plan
The Scottish Government’s new National Islands Plan, unveiled by first minister John Swinney, states that a formal consultation process is to take place on establishing a fixed link between the Isle of Mull and the Scottish mainland. Opposition to a fixed link has centred on islanders’ concerns over the preservation of island identity, the adequacy of local […]
INRIX announces new generation of AI traffic products
INRIX has announced a major expansion of its Traffic family of products, delivering innovative AI-driven capabilities to help transportation agencies and logistics organizations move from reactive traffic management to proactive, safety-focused and efficient operations. In 2019, INRIX launched AI Traffic – the world’s first traffic platform to leverage deep learning models and AI to improve […]
Breedon Group completes £870,000 upgrade of Derbyshire materials site
Essential construction materials provider, Breedon Group plc, has completed a major upgrade to its Cloud Hill quarry, following an £870,000 investment in the asphalt plant to enhance efficiency, resilience and energy performance. Based in Derbyshire, Cloud Hill is home to one of the largest asphalt plants in the Breedon network, producing more than 350,000 tonnes of […]
Uber expands mobility platform with SpotHero acquisition
Uber has announced plans to acquire SpotHero, a North American parking reservation platform, in a move that further broadens its mobility ecosystem. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to standard regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, reports Parking Network. […]
Bromley residents catch 1,000 ‘speeding’ drivers with speed gun
Residents in Bromley have said the authorities have done nothing to stop speeding cars despite sending police more than a thousand reports of vehicles breaking the limit. People living on Siward Road and Godwin Road near the town centre in South East London say that drivers use their roads as short cuts, says the BBC. […]
Hertfordshire weighing up impact of pavement parking ban
In January the Government signalled that it was set to legislate to enable transport authorities to restrict and enforce pavement parking. Hertfordshire Cllr Alistair Willoughby (pictued) put the spotlight on pavement parking at a meeting of the full council.He submitted a motion, which was not debated at the meeting, that acknowledged the obstructions caused by […]
Norfolk County Council invests in community led highway improvements across the county
Norfolk County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local communities with the approval of 99 new highway improvement schemes for 2026-27, delivered in partnership with town and parish councils across Norfolk. Papers published today ahead of next month’s Cabinet meeting highlight how the Parish Partnership Programme, now entering its 15th year, gives local communities […]