Transport Secretary announces near-£5 billion National Highways investment
Local highway authorities will receive £500 million to fix potholes and £4.8 billion investment for National Highways to keep the strategic road network working. Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP announced two key measures to boost funding for transport as part of the government’s commitment to renew national infrastructure, improve England’s road network […]
West Yorkshire Mayor helps launch trailblazing bus industry group for Northern England
The Mayor of West Yorkshire and a trailblazer for women in public transport were among those oresent to mark the beginning of a new Northern region for Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC), an industry group promoting inclusion, diversity, and opportunity within the bus, coach, and community transport industry. Mayor Tracy Brabin joined guests at […]
AIA comments on DfT highway maintenance funding for local roads
David Giles, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, has issued a response to this week’s announcement of DfT\s highway maintenance funding paclage. “Government commitments to local roads spending is welcome, but short-term cash injections, evenwith greater accountability and strings attached, are not likely to improve conditions,” says Giles. “Decades of underfunding now means that the […]
Drinks on the terrace: ITS UK announces June Parliamentary Reception
ITS UK’s annual Parliamentary Reception is back, taking place on Tuesday 17 June 2025 in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, from 2 to 5pm. With an Integrated National Transport Strategy and Road Safety Strategy in the pipeline, various new bills and legislation regarding the bus and rail sector, and a Spending Review ongoing, the Reception will be the […]
Calling highways suppliers in Kent…
M Group Highways are on the lookout for supply chain partners to collaborate with them on highways operations. Focusing on suppliers in Kent and the surrounding area, M Group want to hear from companies or organisations working in: • Social value• Carbon reduction or green tech• Right first time• Value for money• Innovation• Collaborative working […]
Swinney: Councils have enough money to fix potholes
First Minister John Swinney has insisted Scottish councils are “adequately” funded to fix potholes. His comments came after the UK government announced an extra £500m for road maintenance in England. Swinney said his administration was providing an additional £1bn in funding for councils in the 2025-26 budget. Drivers from Glasgow to Cape Wrath in the Highlands have protested about potholes last […]
Transport Scotland actively supporting Active Travel
Transport Scotland has published the Active Travel Infrastructure Investment Report for 2023-24. It demonstrates that infrastructure investment exceeded £165 million in 2023-24 and delivered a range of high quality and safe walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across Scotland. The report shows that across 2023-24: The report follows soon after the publication of new data from Cycling […]
Strong growth prompts SYSTRA to relocate in Glasgow
Global sustainable transport and infrastructure business SYSTRA has relocated its Glasgow office as part of its long-term commitment to Scotland and in response to strong growth across the UK. SYSTRA has moved its Glasgow office to Bothwell Street in the city centre, driven by exceptional local growth and a commitment toattracting top talent in the […]
Street Works UK calls for ‘greater collaboration’ to unlock infrastructure in new research report
Street Works UK, the trade association representing utilities and contractors on street works issues, has outlined its key recommendations for unlocking growth and getting Britian building in a new researchreport published today. ‘The Road to Economic Growth – How Street Works Are Delivering for the UK’, highlights the importance of the sector in delivering economic […]
TfL invites bidders to provide a long-term support service for those affected by road traffic collisions
TfL is seeking a supplier to provide a long-term support service for victims of road traffic collisions in London once the pilot scheme service ends on 31 October 2025. TfL launched the pilot project in 2023, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), the Metropolitan Police (Met) and the City of […]