Government must turn vision-led transport policy into a deliverable planning system, says Transport Planning Society
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) has urged the Government to back its proposed vision-led transport planning reforms with clearer policy direction and institutional alignment, warning that without practical guidance the changes risk creating uncertainty rather than accelerating development. Responding to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the TPS supports the Government’s ambition to reposition […]
Scotland: Road Safety Framework Fund open for applications
A £750,000 fund to support innovative road safety projects in Scotland is now open for applications. The Road Safety Framework Fund will back schemes aimed at saving lives on our roads and help us reach our goal of making Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030. The fund is open until Monday 4 May 2026 and […]
Low-carbon roads: North Lanarkshire Council’s Knowledge Bank sets national benchmark
North Lanarkshire Council, supported by Amey, has delivered the CEDR Knowledge Bank, an open‑source digital platform giving local authorities access to carbon data, materials comparison tools and shared learning to help decarbonise road maintenance. The platform marks a key milestone as the ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK programme approaches the […]
Archway Roadmaster achieves ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification
Archway Roadmaster, part of Velocity Roads Group, has achieved ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification – two internationally recognised standards that demonstrate the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility, operational excellence and the highest levels of workforce safety. These dual accreditations mark a significant milestone for the business, confirming that Archway Roadmaster not only meets rigorous global standards […]
A load of rubbish: National Highways supports the Great British Spring Clean
Thousands of bags of rubbish are set to be collected over the coming weeks on England’s motorways and major A roads in support of the Great British Spring Clean. Littering on England’s major roads is a problem all year round, a recent study conducted by National Highways revealed. More than a fifth (22%) of people admit to littering […]
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham confirms new e-bus order
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced an order for 55 new electric buses during a visit to the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus. As part of a commitment to buy from UK-based companies where possible, the Mayor confirmed plans to purchase a fleet of zero-emission electric vehicles to join the Bee Network, Greater Manchester’s […]
GRAHAM appointed to deliver phase one of Hereford Bypass
GRAHAM have been appointed by Herefordshire Council to undertake initial works on the Hereford Bypass scheme, following procurement through The Civils and Infrastructure Framework that’s managed by Pagabo. Under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), GRAHAM will carry out extensive design and technical development work following a competitive tender process. The appointment marks a major step […]
TomTom: This is the dawn of the AI-defined vehicle
The automotive world doesn’t slow down. The technology shaping and driving the industry is ushering evolution after evolution. Vehicle software is levelling up, bringing us cars with machine learning, end-to-end perception models and more intelligent in-cabin technology. This is the dawn of the AI-defined vehicle, says TomTom. The mapping and location technology pioneers have published […]
Bus Users UK welcomes £73.2m investment in zero emission buses
Bus Users UK has commended the announcement from the Department for Transport that £73.2m is being made available to deliver 484 new zero emission buses across England. The investment will replace older diesel vehicles, cut harmful emissions and improve journeys for passengers travelling for work, education, healthcare and leisure. Buses are already cleaner per passenger […]
Tees Valley AI traffic twin helping to reduce delays
A traffic system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has reduced delays and sped up bus journeys in the North East of England. A virtual replica of the Tees Valley road network, called a “digital twin”, has been created to collect traffic data and uses AI to predict where problems will occur. The first phase of […]