Greenock cycle lane splits town centre and divides opinion
A cycle lane built as part of the £6m regeneration project to rejuvenate Greenock town centre and encourage active travel is facing calls to be scrapped just over a year after it was completed. Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on West Blackhall Street, with some local businesses claiming the […]
“Removing junction 15 and 16 roundabouts on the A55 is essential,” says Welsh MS
A North Wales politician has renewed calls for two controversial roundabouts on the A55 to be removed following years of collisions and delays on one of North Wales’ busiest roads. The junctions in question, junction 15 at Llanfairfechan and junction 16 at Penmaenmawr, have long been criticised by motorists, residents and campaigners, with concerns raised […]
Telent renews Kent traffic signal maintenance contract
Kent County Council (KCC) has reappointed Telent to maintain its traffic signal network following a competitive tender process, extending a partnership that has supported the county’s roads for more than two decades. As one of Telent’s largest traffic signal maintenance contracts, and one of the most significant of its kind in the UK, the renewal […]
Fuel duty rise axe “a step in the right direction,” but transport expert calls for caution
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ announcement of the scrapping of the planned rise in fuel duty, as part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living as a result of pressure from the war in Iran, throws a lifeline to industries on the brink, says Scott Parsons, Transport and Logistics Senior Manager […]
Brightly Software: A new phase for Assets. United.
‘Assets. United.’ was launched by Brightly Software, a Siemens Company, in February 2024. The purpose of the campaign was to help local authorities manage complex networks of asset classes with increasingly challenging budget and resource constraints. The campaign highlights the interconnected nature of assets and the need for an efficient, integrated and proactive approach to […]
MAV Systems launches MAV AiQ Lite
MAV Systems has announced the launch of the MAV AiQ Lite, a compact, cost-effective camera designed to deliver dependable, high-performance number plate recognition for everyday deployments. Built and engineered in Britain, the AiQ Lite reflects everything MAV stands for: robust design, exceptional real-world performance, and technology that works where it matters most; on the road, in […]
Stephen Flynn replaces Fiona Hyslop as Scotland’s transport secretary
Former Westminster SNP leader Stephen Flynn has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism at the Scottish Government, with his rejigged role in John Swinney’s top team immediately giving him responsibility for the long-promised dualling of the A9 and A96 trunk roads, says Press and Journal. Mr Flynn, formerly the SNP’s […]
Increase fines to fund AI cameras, says PACTS’ Hassall
Fines for driving offences should be increased to fund the widespread rollout of Al traffic cameras across the UK, Jamie Hassall, executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), has told Autocar. He claimed this will quash a belief among a growing number of drivers that they are unlikely to be caught […]
Essex: M Group wins contract to deliver the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme
M Group has been awarded the contract to deliver the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme in Essex, as part of a wider multi-million-pound regeneration programme. Valued at £2.39m and led by Essex County Council in partnership with Tendring District Council, the project aims to revitalise the Kingsway corridor between Dovercourt Railway Station and the seafront. As […]
Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London
The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has formally backed a planned protest against Waymo’s autonomous vehicle rollout in Brent, escalating opposition to driverless vehicle trials in northwest London. According to TaxiPoint, the union confirmed it will support a joint action organised alongside Brent Greens in Harlesden on Friday 22 May, with members urged to […]