Public consultation launches to improve travel choices in Leeds
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures along the A6110 and A643 Elland Road which will make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. The A6110 Ring Road, and A643 Elland Road form key routes in Leeds, connecting south Leeds to the city centre. It is a popular […]
Latest provisional data shows road fatalities rose in 2024
In the last decade road fatality trends have been generally stable (excluding the period impacted by COVID-19), with a steady decline in overall casualties. In reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2024 there were an estimated: Of the road user groups with the most casualties the statistics show that in Great Britain the year […]
Operation Top Deck: Police deployment onboard Bee Network bus uncovers dangerous driving
Police officers deployed on a Bee Network bus detected more than 30 distracted drivers as part of an innovative road safety initiative aimed at targeting road users putting themselves and others at risk. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been conducting specialist operations on the region’s highways network as part of their commitment to keeping the […]
Coventry University to showcase Simulation Van at LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival 2025
Coventry University will be showcasing its cutting-edge Simulation Van at this year’s LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival. Taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 2-3July, the event promises to highlight the latest innovations and advancements in the highways and transportation sector. As an Academia Member of LCRIG, Coventry University will present some of its […]
New research suggests 65% of motorcyclists blame other road users for collisions
According to new insights there’s work to be done before there’s full harmony on the roads between motorbike riders and drivers. In a recent survey of riders, conducted by motorcycle insurance comparison site Entire Cover, it has been revealed that over half (53%) of respondents have been involved in a crash as the main rider. When asked the reason […]
360,000 plants create biodiversity net gain on Lancashire bypass
A transformative National Highways bypass in Lancashire will deliver “an environmental legacy for generations to come” thanks to the planting of hundreds of thousands of shrubs and trees. The final planting of 360,000 plants, including more than 72,000 trees and shrubs, has recently been completed at the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass, creating an […]
Council Bus Service Improvement Plan drives passenger growth in Reading
An ambitious programme of public transport initiatives in Reading has helped make bus journeys more reliable, convenient, easier and cheaper. More than five million Reading All-Bus tickets have been sold since the scheme was introduced in March 2023 as part of the Council’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The ticket allows all-day travel on […]
Priority delivery: South West England’s new transport network strategy
Peninsula Transport sub-national transport body (STB) has published its route map to achieving a strategic transport network that works for businesses, communities and visitors in the South West. The Strategic Implementation Plan 2025/50 represents the delivery plan for Peninsula Transport’s Transport Strategy, published in early 2024. It sets out the strategic priorities for the peninsula […]
Kenson helps protect Redbridge school’s future with SuDS defence scheme
One of the Redbridge’s largest flood defence schemes has been installed at Caterham High School in Clayhall, which has previously been impacted by flash flooding. Caterham High School, in Caterham Avenue, was green lighted for the programme of works and Redbridge Council successfully bid for grants from Thames Water, and the Department for Education. The […]
Highways UK Excellence Awards: Deadline approaching
The deadline for entries for the Highways UK Excellence Awards 2025 is approaching but there is still time to enter ahead of the 6 June cut-off. The event takes place on Wednesday 15 October, at the Vox Birmingham. Highways News co-founders Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum are among the judges for the 8 awards and […]