Waymo driverless taxi filmed driving in London
A video circulating on Instagram shows what appears to be a Waymo driverless taxi being filmed while driving through London traffic. In the short clip posted on DM News, a man filming from inside another vehicle captures the autonomous car travelling in the middle lane of a London road, positioned next to a double-decker bus. The vehicle’s unusual […]
Staffordshire working with partners to ensure canal bridge repairs progress
A major repair programme to a canal bridge water main and sewerage pipe in South Staffordshire is being developed. Following the emergency closure of the road over the bridge in Brewood at the end of November, highway teams have been working closely with the owner, Canal & River Trust and Severn Trent Water whilst options […]
Bedtime story version of Highway Code launched
One of the UK’s most important, and often ignored, road safety resources has been given a surprising new format, as the Highway Code is released as a bedtime audiobook designed to be listened to while falling asleep. Launched by Scrap Car Comparison, The Highway Code: Bedtime Story is narrated by journalist and presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson and takes a […]
Living Streets appoints John Dales as new Chair
John Dales has been appointed Chair of Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking. Mr Dales brings 40 years’ experience as a transport planner, traffic engineer and urban designer working to enable people to travel more sustainably. From 2011 – 2018, John was a trustee of Living Streets and has remained a strong supporter […]
West Midlands transport review assessing 160 projects for £2.4bn funding
The future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands will become clearer over the coming months. Up to 168 schemes were being assessed through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) before a decision is made on how to allocate £2.4bn of transport funding, says the BBC. Every project would be assessed on […]
West Yorkshire sets out £1.2bn budget to deliver “a brighter region that works for all”
West Yorkshire leaders have approved a landmark budget of over a billion pounds to boost growth through delivering a better-connected, better-skilled and better-built region. As the region prepares to take control of its first-ever ‘integrated settlement’ from April, the leaders of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield have today met with Mayor Tracy Brabin to sign-off […]
£3.5m cash boost for Rochdale approved for highways and safety projects
A £3.5 million cash injection to support new capital projects in Rochdale has been approved by councillors. The Ward Capital Fund will be used for investment in community projects for Heywood, Middleton, Pennines, and Rochdale itself. The funding package will see £175,000 allocated for each of the council’s 20 wards, with decisions on how the […]
Greater Manchester marks major progress on investment-led Clean Air Plan
Significant progress is being made in delivering Greater Manchester’s investment-led, non-charging Clean Air Plan, with bus fleet electrification, clean taxi upgrades and local traffic measures being delivered at pace. An update to the Air Quality Administration Committee next week sets out that the city region is delivering all the measures agreed with government to meet […]
Middlewich Bypass main construction to start this spring
Work is set to begin on the main construction phase of the £108m Middlewich Eastern Bypass, says Cheshire East Council. Councillors on the highways and transport committee voted unanimously to appoint the principal contractor, Balfour Beatty, to undertake the stage-two building works of this vital infrastructure scheme. Subject to formal contract signing with the contractor […]
LCRIG introduces fourth AI Mini-Guide
LCRIG have shared the fourth instalment of the AI Mini-Guide Series, a collection of practical, jargon-free resources designed to cut through the hype and show how AI can deliver real results in highways and road infrastructure technology. Sponsored by TRL, this latest guide focuses on how AI can help reduce road risk and improve safety […]