A new HQ for Manchester highway maintenance firm
Manchester-based infrastructure provider, J Hopkins Contractors, is to acquire a new Greater Manchester HQ, following a £5.7m loan from OakNorth. Founded in 1973 by John and Maureen Hopkins, the Manchester-based firm has grown from a small family business into a leading name in civil engineering and highway maintenance . With a commitment to ethical practices […]
Bus Users UK releases online panel to drive change in transport accessibility
Bus Users UK is marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with the release of ‘Access Unlocked’, an online panel featuring pioneers in accessibility from government, transport and the non-profit sector. Chaired by Claire Walters, Chief Executive of Bus Users UK, the panel included Robert Johnson, Head of Local Transport Accessibility at the DfT, Emma Vogelman, Head of Policy, […]
Q-Free and DARS to deploy roadside units to deliver traffic information to VWs
Q-Free have announced the upcoming deployment of a new Cooperative Intelligent Transport System (C-ITS) network in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city and an important crossroads for traffic transiting between several European countries. In collaboration with DARS d.d., Slovenia’s primary highway operator and Q-Free’s 30-year partner, Q-Free has customized a roadside unit and back office solution. This […]
Over 800,000 tailgaters caught in camera trials
In excess of 800,000 motorists have been caught in trials of high-tech traffic cameras that detect tailgating. The state-of-the-art cameras were installed along four major motorways as part of a test scheme. National Highways ran the tests between 2017 and 2021 and showed 844,060 offences recorded by the temporary cameras during pilot schemes, says The Sun. […]
DfT’s head of future roads strategy and investment steps down
After more than nine years in the role the Department for Transport’s (DfT) head of future roads strategy and investment, Philip Andrews, is to step down. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in UK roads policy, Andrews issued a statement on social media that at least hinted that the decision, which will […]
SNP “credibility on the line” amid fresh A9 dualling delay concerns
The Scottish Parliament’s first-ever full debate on the country’s largest infrastructure project – the A9 dualling programme – has heard of fears that more delays are expected despite government assurances. The SNP originally promised to finish the £3.7 billion project this year – 18 years after first promising to dual the road between Inverness and Perth […]
Edinburgh city centre traffic bans to be made permanent
Traffic bans in Edinburgh are o be made permanent after an 18-month trial. In a bid to promote cycling, walking, and improve pedestrian safety, council chiefs introduced controversial plans to restrict vehicle access to certain parts of the city. The changes, which will remain in force until August 18, include a ban on motorists on Edinburgh‘s Cockburn Street (pictured), part of High […]
Rest and Be Thankful: Traffic to be diverted as part of the essential A83 ground investigation work
Road users travelling on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful are advised that essential ground investigation work currently being undertaken in the area will require traffic to be diverted on to the Old Military Road (OMR) between 0800 and 1800 on a number of days during May, June, July and August. These diversions, starting on […]
WDM strengthens partnership with renewed New Zealand Transport Agency contract
WDM New Zealand has secured a further five plus one, plus one contract with the New Zealand Transport Agency. The renewed contract will run until 2032 and see WDM successfully delivering SCRIM & HSD(Sideway-force Co-efficient Routine Investigation Machine, High Speed Data) data for the agency, as the Road Condition Survey operative for state highways. As […]
Peninsula Transport launches Online Coach Forum to shape the future of coach travel in the South West
Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Body (STB) has launched its Online Coach Forum, a new platform to bring together partners, operators, and stakeholders from across the South West to shape the future of coach travel in the region. The forum invites everyone with a stake in coach services to join the conversation and help deliver real […]