Horsham set for ‘transformative’ major junction upgrade
Residents, businesses and commuters in Horsham, West Sussex, are being advised of upcoming roadworks to modernise a key junction on North Parade. The project is set to bring long-term improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers across Horsham. From 20 July to 11 September 2026, works will take place at the junction of North Parade, West […]
Campaigners call for Bath to become 20mph city
Campaigners are calling for a 20mph speed limit to be implemented on every road in Bath. Many of the city’s roads are already limited to 20mph as it was among the first cities to introduce the law. By the end of April 2027, all the roads on the north side of the River Avon will be […]
Waymo to launch fully autonomous robotaxi service in four more US cities
Waymo will soon begin driving fully autonomously, without a human specialist behind the wheel, in four more US cities: San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. While these rider-only operations will initially be for employees, Waymo expect to welcome the public shortly after. These cities will join a growing network of over 10 cities where […]
Norfolk councillors lose £11,000 annual road fund
Councillors in Norfolk are calling for the leader of the county council to reverse his decision to scrap an £11,000-a-year pot of funding given to each of its 84 members for local road improvements. The Highways Local Members Fund had been in place since 2017 at Norfolk County Council – until last month, says the […]
The Pallet Network appoints UK Network Director
The Pallet Network (TPN)) has appointed Matt Garland in the newly created role of UK Network Director. The establishment of the new position is, says the TPN, aligned to the company’s commitment to growth and the hire sees the continuation of its investment in managing and further developing its network partners, and supports the initial […]
Construction and Sustainability: STA inviting industry to share insights
As Europe continues to advance towards smarter and more sustainable transport systems, understanding expert perspectives is essential to shaping the future of transport infrastructures. The 3/2026 edition of the Smart Transportation Alliance’s Expert Perception Tracker explores the topic of construction and sustainability in the EU’s transport sector, examining sustainability priorities, infrastructure maintenance, sustainability as a […]
DfT publishes results of AV marketing terms protection consultation
The Department for Transport has confirmed it will legally protect a series of marketing terms associated with automated vehicles, preventing manufacturers from describing driver assistance systems as “self-driving” unless they have been officially authorised under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. The announcement comes as the results of the automated vehicles: protecting marketing terms’ consultation were published this […]
114mph in a 30mph zone: RAC study highlights ‘shocking’ excessive speeding
New data analysed by the RAC has found that 70 per cent of British police forces have caught drivers travelling at twice the speed limit or more on 30mph roads last year. Findings from a Freedom of Information request made to the UK’s police forces show the truly terrifying speeds some people are prepared to […]
Yunex Traffic delivers landmark Kempower EV charging solution for A1 services
Yunex Traffic has successfully completed the commissioning of a high-capacity electric vehicle charging solution for Highways Stops Retail Limited (HSRL), marking a significant step in HSRL’s strategic investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). Now in operation, Yunex Traffic’s field-based service engineers have taken responsibility for the ongoing servicing and maintenance of the charging solution. […]
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce demands full evidence review before M8 Woodside Viaducts decision
Glasgow’s Chamber of Commerce is calling on Transport Scotland to publish the completed technical modelling on the M8 Woodside Viaducts and fully test all three options before any final decision is made. The Viaducts, built in 1971 between Craighall and Charing Cross, carry around 150,000 vehicles a day and have been propped up since March […]