North Somerset Council issues update on Backwell transport works
Changes have been made to plans for Backwell crossroads in North Somerset following further engagement with Backwell Councillors, Hannah Young, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at North Somerset Council, said: “We are no longer taking forward the bus lane option as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan programme. However, we are progressing with […]
Project to resurface key Burton roundabout finishes
A major highways scheme to reconstruct a busy roundabout in Burton has been completed. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews have rebuilt the A5121 Derby Turn roundabout and its approach from the A511 Horninglow Road. The £810,000 scheme has seen the Derby Road completely resurfaced and an additional crew has been widening the footpaths and making […]
Pothole repair trial starts in Devon
The first repairs of a seven-week pothole repair trial have been carried out in Devon. Work has started on the pilot scheme which will see Devon Highways filling all potholes, not just safety defects, in selected trial areas of the county for the rest of this month and throughout October. The trial areas cover parts […]
Harrogate MP says council has ‘failed’ residents and businesses over roadwork chaos
Tom Gordon, the MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has spoken out on behalf of residents and local businesses left frustrated by ongoing disruption caused by the construction of Harrogate’s new Tesco, says Your Harrogate. The MP claims there have been ‘repeated breaches of planning rules’ during the construction of the new supermarket on Skipton Road. […]
DfT publishes Science, Innovation and Technology Plan 2025
A new policy paper has set out the role of science, innovation and technology within the Department for Transport. The plan outlines how DfT will ‘enhance the visibility and effective use of science, innovation and technology across DfT, transport agencies and arm’s length bodies’. The plan’s purpose is to: This plan replaces the DfT 2021 science plan. Of […]
A STEP forward: Essex pilot suggests that AI can help to tackle the school run
A new data platform developed with Department for Transport funding could help to solve one of Britain’s toughest transport problems: the school run. The morning drop-off now makes up more than 25% of rush-hour traffic and since 2005, the proportion of children driven to school in England has risen by 23%, while the number walking […]
Londoners invited to ‘Experience Oxford Street like you’ve never seen it before’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is inviting Londoners and visitors to the capital to ‘Experience Oxford Street like you have never seen it before’ as the nation’s most famous high-street will be completely transformed and go traffic-free for a landmark event next week. The ‘This is Oxford Street’ event, on Sunday 21 September, is […]
CPT announces Kathryn Pulham as President for 2026
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of CPT President from 29th January 2026. Kathryn will take the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years. Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having […]
Worrying signs: Fiona Hyslop orders investigation into VMS ‘glitch’ on Scotland’s motorways
Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has ordered a review of the country’s motorway VMS network after claims that irrelevant messages are being displayed on gantries. Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith has raised the issue repeatedly at Holyrood and says the problem is still occurring on both the M90 and M9 motorways, according to the Scottish Daily Express. She […]
Motorists with communication needs offered free seatbelt covers by Devon & Cornwall Police
Devon & Cornwall Police are offering drivers and passengers with additional needs free seatbelt covers to help make communication easier after incidents including road traffic collisions. The seatbelt covers are a new initiative for Devon & Cornwall Police and give help to people with a speech, language or communication need which may create a barrier. […]