Commercial air taxis: Services could begin in the next two or three years
Commercial air taxi services, also known as advanced air mobility or small electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts may commence operations in the next two or three years, but will not reach scale until the mid-2030s, according to a new report by Bain & Company. By 2035, small eVTOL aircrafts will likely transport passengers and cargo […]
M25: Thurrock Council to fine yellow box blockers at Purfleet Interchange
Thurrock Council in Essex has been given new powers to fine drivers who block an M25 roundabout junction, handing out fines for drivers who block the yellow box junctions at the Purfleet Interchange, junction 31 of the motorway. The council has been granted the powers to deal with the issue of blocked junctions which can […]
A40 Westway: Diversions issued as West London road shuts until October
One of West London’s busiest roads is due to close for almost three months over two phases, and drivers should expect long delays. TfL has issued a couple of suggested diversion routes during the works, and MyLondon has looked at other alternatives with access to Westfield White City likely to be a particular problem as a […]
M1 J28 “full”, analysis shows
New analysis released by Midlands Connect shows junction 28 of the M1 is up to 107% capacity in the morning rush hour. The work shows three junctions off the road are over 100%, two others are nearly full and only one slip road is under 50% capacity. This has been ‘further evidence’ of the need […]
Plans revealed for £100m tunnel connecting mainland Scotland to Orkney
Plans have been revealed for a £100million undersea road tunnel between Orkney and Caithness, which would be about nine to 10 miles in length and solve transport link issues which have frustrated residents for many years. The news comes two years after Transport Scotland appeared to rule out the plans. Although the tunnel has not been discussed […]
HGV driver banned after causing serious M25 collision
An HGV driver who caused a seven-vehicle road traffic collision on the M25 while under the influence of cocaine has been disqualified from driving for three and a half years. Alan Smith, aged 37, from Poynton in Stockport, appeared at St Albans Crown Court on Wednesday 10 July where he was also handed a 24-month […]
BWB’s Naomi Cook elected as an Ordinary Council Member for the CIHT
BWB’s Associate Director Naomi Cook has been elected as an Ordinary Council Member for the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT). The appointment highlights Naomi’s dedication and expertise in the field of transportation and infrastructure. CIHT is a prestigious institution committed to providing excellence in highways and transportation infrastructure. As an Ordinary Council Member, […]
TfL makes £80 million of funding available to boroughs to help make streets safer and improve bus journey times
TfL is making up to £50 million of funding available for boroughs to improve road safety on borough roads, as well as £30 million of funding to improve bus journey times and increase bus ridership. London’s boroughs play a key role in the planning and delivery of schemes that transform local areas and support the Mayor’s […]
National Highways launches design contest to secure the low-carbon future of footbridges
A new contest launched by National Highways is seeking innovative designs for a low-carbon footbridge that could be used on the project and across the wider road network. The humble footbridge plays an understated but vital role keeping communities connected, allowing access to green spaces and encouraging active transport. National Highways is responsible for more […]
ERTICO and Yunex CEOs’ provide valuable insight
With the 30th ITS World Congress on the horizon this September 16-20 in Dubai, ERTICO have shared this exclusive interview featuring two leaders in the field of smart mobility: Jon Newhard, CEO of Yunex Traffic and Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe who share their perspectives on the future of mobility and the ITS sector. They discuss the […]
