Britain’s most bashed bridge bashed again
A driver has been reported for “driving without due care and attention” after a lorry struck the railway bridge commonly known as the most bashed in Britain. Officers from Leicestershire Police added the crash at the A5 Watling Street bridge in Hinckley, Leicestershire, had been “sent for further investigation”, says the BBC. The crash led […]
Consultation opens on proposed pedestrian improvements in Folkestone
Kent County Council (KCC) is inviting residents, businesses and road users to have their say on proposed highway improvements along Shorncliffe Road in Folkestone. The consultation focuses on the section between Bathurst Road and Earls Avenue, where KCC is proposing a range of changes to make it safer and easier for people to cross the […]
Nottingham bus changes to come into effect in June
Network-wide changes to bus routes and timetables in and around Nottingham will come into force next month, Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has announced. NCT added that some services would be withdrawn “where customer numbers are too low” from 21 June. NCT also cited improvements including daytime services between Clifton and Ruddington going from hourly to […]
Funding applications open for Chippenham lorry park improvements
Lorry parking operators are being urged to apply for funding to help improve facilities after a multi-million-pound fund announced an extension for applications. Launched in 2023, extra funding has been made available through the Lorry Park Improvement Scheme to increase capacity, improve security and improve welfare facilities such as toilets, showers and gyms at lorry parking […]
Teletrac Navman expands portfolio with new Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System
Connected mobility platform Teletrac Navman has added a new Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to its portfolio of automated compliance products, providing a regulatory-approved output that saves fleets time and protects operator licenses. The integrated reporting available through the EBPMS is strictly aligned with the Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) industry specification. It ensures braking […]
Heidelberg helps deliver lower carbon residential road improvement scheme in Redbridge
Heidelberg Materials UK has worked with Kenson Highways to deliver an innovative lower carbon residential road improvement scheme in the London Borough of Redbridge. The project combined road resurfacing with flood mitigation measures on Heathcote Avenue in the Clayhall district and included the use of Heidelberg Materials’ evoZero carbon captured near-zero cement, which was instrumental […]
WYCA places £100m electric bus order with Wrightbus for the Weaver Network
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has ordered 193 battery-electric vehicles from Wrightbus for its franchised Weaver Network, with rollout set to start in mid-2027. Worth up to £100 million, the purchase captures double- and single-deck models from the StreetDeck Electroliner and GB Kite Electroliner ranges. Each will have twin wheelchair user spaces and flexible […]
EV charging anxiety: Parkopedia launches advanced EV reliability and utilisation API
Parkopedia has enhanced its EV charging data offering to enable OEMs to provide EV drivers with an improved charging experience by highlighting charger reliability and availability. By introducing high-fidelity reliability and utilisation datasets, Parkopedia is enabling automakers to solve the industry’s most pressing hurdle to EV mass adoption: the inconsistency of public charging infrastructure. As […]
Scotland: Stephen Flynn meets resilience staff ahead of major events
Scotland’s new Transport Secretary has visited the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre to meet resilience staff and hear plans to help keep Scotland moving during a busy summer of events. The transport network will have a major role to play in the coming months, with Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games, the Edinburgh Festival bringing visitors from […]
Wayve, Nissan and Uber join forces with PAVE UK to support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicles
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) has welcomed Wayve, Nissan and Uber, as its first members to drive public trust and support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicle technology. PAVE UK will bring Wayve, Uber and Nissan together to collaborate on scientifically backed public engagement to ensure responsible future deployment of automated […]