A75: Bypass opinions sought for Springholm and Crocketford
Local residents and road users are being invited to view and have their say on early options for bypasses for the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway as initial design and assessment work progresses. The route options being developed are set to go on display at public exhibitions in […]
Andy Myers appointed CEO of Umovity
Umovity has announced that Andy Myers, currently Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October, with current CEO Christian U Haas stepping down after six years in the post. Over the past two years as CFO, Andy Myers has played a pivotal role in shaping Umovity’s strategy and operations. […]
Industry-first national guidance factors suicide prevention into design of UK roads and bridges
New guidance released by National Highways and the UK Roads Leadership Group (UKRLG) will support the better design of major UK roads and bridges to help reduce suicide risk. The UKRLG Roads and Bridges Suicide Prevention Guidance was developed with input from the road sector and Samaritans and encourages planners and engineers to incorporate features […]
Politicians demand compensation as major Kent roadworks extended again
Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Kevin McKenna and Swale Borough Council leader Tim Gibson have written a joint letter to Kent County Council saying that a further delay to the completion of major roadworks near Iwade is “disappointing and wholly unacceptable”. According to the BBC calls have been made for compensation for people impacted by the […]
Work underway to promote safe and active school travel in Aberdeen
Several schemes are planned or in place to encourage pupils to walk, wheel, cycle, or use public transport for school travel, the Council’s Net Zero, Environment, and Transport committee heard today. Based on a travel plan developed alongside pupils, a new cycle track has been installed at Brimmond School to encourage younger pupils to cycle […]
Connected cars’ security issues highlighted in new report
A new study from Óbuda University in Budapest and the University of Oslo has shed light on the security threats posed by connected cars, where current rules fall short, and how drivers feel about the security of their vehicles. Cybersecurity experts say the combination of innovation and uneven security controls leaves the industry exposed. Help Net Security […]
South Lanarkshire sustainable travel app gets funding boost
South Lanarkshire Council has been awarded funding to continue running the BetterPoints – Think, Move, Breathe app. The funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport People and Place Programme will allow the app to continue until March 2026, promoting active and sustainable travel by rewarding users for walking, cycling, wheeling, running, and using public transport. During […]
Future Drainage 2025: Oxford plays host to flood resilience event
On 21October 2025, sector leaders from across local government, national agencies and the supply chain will gather at Oxford’s Leonardo Royal Hotel for Future Drainage 2025, hosted by KaarbonTech. Drainage and flood resilience are at the forefront of local authority priorities as climate change intensifies pressure on infrastructure and communities. KaarbonTech sits at the intersection of technology, […]
Shannonside: Over €4.5 million spent on local Active Travel projects in 2024
Over €4.5 million was spent to deliver active travel projects across the Shannonside region last year, a report has revealed. The 2024 Local Government Climate Action Key Performance Indicators Report monitors the adoption of climate measures across all local authorities in Ireland, says Shannonside.ie. It also tracks how counties use allocated funding to deliver cycling […]
Re-flow: The business case for civils and highways operations software
If you’re considering upgrading your company’s field management processes – for example with better software – a well-put argument in favour of change might just help persuade those making the financial decisions. It’s a route to a more modern way of working that grants full visibility of remote projects, develops KPIs, generates data insights, and […]