Tree-mendous achievement by Woodland Fund
The Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund has officially concluded, with the publication of its final report by ADEPT, highlighting achievements in boosting England’s tree coverage. Launched in November 2022, 57 local authorities across England were awarded nearly £10 million in funding to accelerate tree planting activity, create green jobs and boost access to nature. The report highlights the following […]
Next phase of £147m investment to TfGM tram network to get under way
The next phase of a major £147m programme to maintain, upgrade and improve Greater Manchester’s tram network gets under way next week. Essential track replacement work between Piccadilly station and Piccadilly Gardens takes place between Tuesday, 3 June and Sunday, 10 August. Normal tram services resume on Monday 11 August. No tram services will run […]
London road casualties lower than pre-pandemic levels, but there’s more to be done
TfL has published the annual casualty statistics that show the number of people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads fell to 3696 in 2024, the lowest level on record outside of the pandemic-affected years. Although London continues to make year-on-year improvements in overall safety performance, 110 people were killed on London’s roads in 2024. This […]
ACO’s kerb drainage solution tackles Silvertown Tunnel challenges
Silvertown Tunnel’s main purpose is to ease congestion in Central London and lower journey times by up to 20 minutes. Commissioned as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), ACO Technologies played a vital role in the tunnel’s safety, crafting a bespoke solution to address both fire and flood risks. In May 2018, Transport for London […]
Experts call for urgent action on ageing road barrier anchors
Road infrastructure experts are calling for urgent action to stop the continued reuse of existing road barrier and parapet anchors – many installed over 30 years ago – warning that the practice could be puttinglives at risk. Over the past few decades, National Highways has invested significantly in upgrading barriers across the strategic road network. […]
ITS India Forum joins ITS Asia Pacific Forum
The ITS India Forum has been unanimously given membership in the ITS Asia Pacific Forum by the member associations of ITS Asia Pacific. This development links India’s vast mobility ecosystem with the Asia-Pacific’s premier intelligent transport community. India, which boasts the world’s second-largest road network and recently emerged as the third-largest automobile market, stands as […]
Operation Brock “too expensive” say locals
Critics of the M20 Operation Brock contraflow say it is too expensive, with the cost of deploying the traffic-holding scheme ranging from £100,000 to £250,000. Operation Brock is the queuing system for trucks queueing to cross the English Channel that has divided opinion since its inception. Those behind the scheme say it saves surrounding roads […]
National Highways making local connections as part of A30 Cornwall upgrade
National Highways is working towards opening the Trevalso underpass in early summer, further improving local connectivity as part of the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross dualling scheme. Since opening the new dual carriageway last June, National Highways and principal contractors Costain have been continuing ancillary work through the winter and spring, including local road connections, […]
DfT outlines next steps for GB type approval updates
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will implement a series of regulatory updates to Great Britain’s type approval scheme for road vehicles. These changes, shaped by a consultation launched in November 2024, aim to enhance vehicle safety, such as ADAS, environmental performance, and industry alignment with international standards. From eCall emergency systems to automated […]
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 […]