Staffordshire’s new approach to roads makes progress
Early improvements are already being made to how the county’s roads are managed, after Staffordshire County Council launched a new approach in October 2025. The county council’s scrutiny committee has heard how Staffordshire’s Roadmap to a Better Network is starting to make a difference to how highways are managed. Since its launch last year, highways […]
Portsmouth: Work begins on next phase of Castle Road improvements
Portsmouth City Council has confirmed that the transformation of Castle Road is continuing, with improvements now extending further south to enhance one of Southsea’s most characterful streets. The scheme, designed to create a safer, greener, and more attractive destination for residents, visitors, and local businesses, has been met with strong support and positive feedback. As […]
Hull on the road to new electric bus fleet
A crucial step has been taken to break ground on a site that will host a new fleet of ultra-modern, electric buses for Hull. Stagecoach East Midlands’ Foster Street Depot, in the city, is set to host a fleet of 42 electric buses, which are intended to begin serving customers in spring 2026, as part […]
Tarmac launches CEVO Asphalts Carbon Calculator
A new digital carbon calculator from Tarmac gives specifiers and highways contractors the power to enhance decision making and sustainability reporting by providing an instant calculation of embodied carbon for asphalt mixes. As the focus on lower carbon construction continues to grow, Tarmac’s CEVO Asphalts Carbon Calculator provides ‘cradle-to-gate’ carbon data in seconds, based on […]
Major changes to Stockport’s roads with new walking and cycling routes could soon be on the way.
A programme of works, known as the Stockport Town Centre West Active Travel Scheme, has been discussedby councillors. It aims to improve walking and cycling connections between Stockport railway station, transport interchange, and the wider town centre area, with onward links to Edgeley, Cale Green and Davenport, Adswood, and Heaton Mersey, according to the Manchester […]
ACES Mobility Coalition appoints Joshua Schank as new Executive Director
The ACES Mobility Coalition today announced the appointment of Joshua Schank, Ph.D., as its new Executive Director, and will lead the coalition as it accelerates efforts to increase the deployment of shared autonomous mobility solutions across the United States. Schank was selected unanimously by the ACES Board of Directors following a national search. He brings […]
Green Flag first nationwide network to deploy HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud®
Green Flag has announced the fleet-wide adoption of HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud®, becoming the first nationwide breakdown provider in the UK to deploy advanced digital alerting technology. This landmark initiative reinforces Green Flag’s commitment to safety innovation for its network of technicians. The integration is being delivered through HAAS Alert’s strategic partner, Apex Networks, ensuring […]
Free unlimited public transport trial launches in Glasgow
Unliomite free travel is now being provided to 1000 people in Glasgow, as a pilot project gets under way. According to The National, the city’s free public transport scheme launched on Monday, giving seven weeks of free journeys on buses, trains and the subway to participants. Those taking part in the pilot include people who […]
Wayve in talks over $1bn investment
Wayve, the self-driving car start-up launching autonomous taxis on UK roads, are in talks to raise over $1bn in one of largest funding rounds ever for a British AI start-up Founded in Cambridge in 2017, the company is one of a group of tech businesses racing to launch self-driving taxi pilots on UK roads in the coming months. […]
Westminster approves £1.49m accessibility scheme for safer crossings
Westminster City Council has approved a major three-year programme to upgrade tactile paving across the city, making pedestrian crossings safer and more prominent for visually impaired pedestrians and other users. Westminster is investing £1.49million to improve the colour contrast, consistency, and guidance at pedestrian crossings, finally bringing these crossings in line with national accessibility guidance. […]