ITS UK Essay Competition: One month to go!
This annual competition celebrates emerging talent in transport technology, inviting 1,500-word papers on key themes for the sector. Two winners will be awarded – for the best submission by an early careers professional (someone in the first five years of their ITS career) and for the best student or apprentice essay. Each winner will receive a £500 prize, a mentoring session with either Dr Joanna […]
Is AI-powered, self-healing asphalt a step towards net-zero roads?
A team of scientists from Swansea University and King’s College London, in collaboration with scientists in Chile, is designing a new type of self-healing asphalt that can mend its own cracks without the need for maintenance or human intervention. Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), […]
European Commission presses on with driverless cars initiative
“Forge ahead with driverless cars”. The European Commission is continuing to work towards what is increasingly a challenge. The Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephane Séjourné, has made assurances that the goal is to forge ahead. The Commission, he said, responding to a parliamentary question, is looking at a large-scale industrial capacity, says EU News. To that end, the EU will […]
RIS3: Neustark urges Government to prioritise green construction materials
As the UK’s Labour government picks up the tail-end of the ambitious £27.4 billion Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) plan, Swiss-based carbon removal provider neustark is calling for a more climate-friendly approach to road construction. Having recently entered the UK market and opened a new London site, in partnership with Aggregate Industries, neustark urges the government […]
Beat the Street initiative comes Braintree
Braintree District Council is excited to announce the arrival of the Beat the Street initiative across the Braintree district. Beat the Street is a game that encourages residents of all ages to walk, cycle and scoot their way to better health. Starting on 5 March 2025, Beat the Street will transform the Braintree district into […]
Fighting fatigue: the Working Time Directive and Re-flow
Staying compliant with the Working Time Directive (WTD) can be a complex, time-consuming task – especially for businesses operating across multiple sites with large teams. With legal requirements to track working hours, prevent fatigue-related incidents, and manage compliance, companies face serious risks if mistakes are made. Re-flow’s fatigue tracking feature streamlines operations, eliminates human error, […]
Bee Network enabling more people to walk or cycle and leave the car at home
TfGM says that the Bee Network is having a positive impact on the number of people opting to walk short journeys, rather than travel by car. The latest Active Travel Annual Report reveals a shift in people’s travel habits and that the Bee Network is starting to enable more people to walk or use public transport rather […]
Funding opportunities: deadline looming
Transport charity The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has announced two new transport funding opportunities. More details can be found by clicking on the links below, but in summary the opportunities are as follows: Ready for the Future grants are for transport professionals to support them to gain the emerging skills needed for the future in […]
Stabilised Pavements delivers Green Roads Ahead event in London
Road recycling specialists, Stabilised Pavements, has delivered its Green Roads Ahead event, showcasing the latest innovations in sustainable highway maintenance and surface treatments, at Lords Cricket Ground in London yesterday. Attended by 75 delegates from local authorities, contractors and the supply chain, the event featured an exceptional line up of expert speakers, including LCRIG CEO, […]
Tarmac announced as LCRIG Sustainability Partner for 2025
LCRIG have announced that Tarmac will be our official Sustainability Partner for 2025. This partnership builds on Tarmac’s longstanding membership with LCRIG and celebrates six years of collaboration, marking an exciting new chapter in the organisations’ relationship, focused on supporting local authorities in driving impactful progress in sustainability across the wider highways sector. Emma Hines, […]