Dorset: Julian’s Bridge traffic signal trial to end
The temporary traffic signal scheme installed to trial a pedestrian walkway on a narrow road bridge in Dorset is to be removed earlier than planned after it received overwhelmingly negative feedback. Travel delays have been reported since the signals were installed at Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne on 26 May. The temporary walkway and signal-controlled, one-way […]
Spitalfields residents being regularly woken by ‘lost’ Waymo vehicles
Waymo robotaxis are getting lost and waking residents in east London because of their reversing sensors and “hideous” siren sounds. The autonomous vehicles have been mistakenly driving up and down Elder Street, a cul-de-sac in Spitalfields, in the early hours of the morning for more than a month, says the Daily Telegraph. Several driverless taxis […]
£400m Shetland tunnels vote reaches critical stage
A “crisis point” is approaching on one of Scotland’s furthest-flung outposts which could see the building of undersea tunnels move from pipe dream to reality. A plan to link Shetland’s islands with tunnels drilled through the seabed is moving closer to reality as islanders grapple with an ageing ferry fleet and a steady population drain, says Herald […]
Punishing motorists: Conservative MSP criticises SNPs targeted ICE ‘disincentives’
The Scottish National Party has been accused of hatching a “secret plot” designed to force Scots out of their cars by bringing in further “targeted disincentives for petrol and diesel vehicle use”. Transport Scotland wants to reduce emissions from cars, vans and lorries in its first ‘carbon budget’ (2026-2030) by at least 16% from 2023 […]
Help shape the future of Scotland’s roads
Transport Scotland has issued a market consultation notice, entitled Modernising Scotland’s Traffic Systems, and it wants you to help shape the future of its trunk road network. Posting on LinkedIN, the government body says: “Bringing together live traffic information, network observation and operational coordination, Traffic Scotland helps road users make informed decisions before and during […]
Blackpool issues Highways Consultancy Support Framework tender
Blackpool Council is inviting tenders from potential providers with the relevant experience and technical ability to deliver a multi-disciplinary Consultancy Framework over various disciplines to support the following Council services (not an exhaustive list): Blackpool Council’s Highways department, the Enterprise Zone (including Silicon Sands) and Growth and Prosperity department, says ProContract. • Lot 1 Highways […]
Public square planned as part of new Cardiff sustainable transport scheme
A new public square featuring trees, seating and event space could be created under plans to transform a key city centre route and improve walking, cycling and public transport links. Next week Cardiff Council’s cabinet will consider proposals to begin the procurement process for the first phase of the Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor, which […]
Nuneaton: Bridge collapse causes travel disruption
A railway bridge in Warwickshire has partially collapsed after being struck by a lorry, leading to major disruption on trains until at least 17:00 BST today. The incident happened on Thursday, on Marston Lane in Whitestone, Nuneaton, causing the road to be closed between Forders Lane and Nuneaton Road, according to Inrix. The BBC reports […]
Labour MP Sarah Coombes visits MAV Systems to discuss ghost plates solutions
Labour MP Sarah Coombes has visited ANPR specialists MAV Systems to discuss the growing threat posed by illegal “ghost plates” and the urgent need for stronger enforcement, tougher legislation, and advanced technology solutions to tackle the problem. The visit forms part of Sarah Coombes’ ongoing campaign to address the increasing use of Ghost Plates on […]
West Northants supports increase in active travel options
West Northamptonshire Council has approved three new plans to improve how people travel across the area, making it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport. Cabinet has endorsed the Active Travel Strategy, Rail Action Plan and Mobility Hub Action Plan, which will help deliver the Council’s wider Local Transport Plan through to 2045. Together, […]