Better public transport leads people to learn to drive later and use cars less in later life, study finds
People who grow up in areas with better public transport learn to drive later and rely less on their cars as they get older, according to new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute’s Behavioural Research Unit. The findings suggest that investment in public transport has long-term benefits for congestion and the environment as […]
Works complete on A6 viaduct in Irthlingborough
North Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with Kier, has successfully completed essential maintenance works on the A6 Irthlingborough Viaduct, with the road fully opened to traffic during the bank holiday weekend. Built in the 1930s, the 420-metre-long viaduct, over the River Nene, is a vital link between the towns of Irthlingborough and Rushden. Initial investigations were […]
North Ayrshire 20mph consultation attracts high number of responses
More than 6100 people have taken part in a public consultation that was launched to gather feedback from residents on North Ayrshire Council’s recent implementation of the National 20mph speed limit Strategy. The online survey, titled North Ayrshire Council 20mph Public Consultation, ran from 1 July 1 to 26 August to allow residents across all […]
Major changes proposed for Brackley roads in bid to make walking and cycling safer
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a consultation on a series of Active Travel improvements designed to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and easier. Proposals cover Manor Road and Waynflete Avenue, Northampton Road and High Street, Brackley, while residents are also being asked for their views on potential future improvements along Halse Road, says the Northampton Chronicle. […]
CU Phosco expands lighting column portfolio and acquires ALC ECHALON patents
A new partnership with Nedal Aluminium will see lighting specialists CU Phosco carry forward more than 30 years of ALC expertise, while giving specifiers greater choice across steel and aluminium lighting columns. CU Phosco is expanding the breadth and depth of its lighting column portfolio through a new partnership with Nedal Aluminium B.V. and the […]
Gallows Corner flyover on track to fully reopen by the end of September
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout are on track to fully reopen to traffic by the end of September following the completion of major water infrastructure work by Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW). The renewal of the ageing Gallows Corner flyover in Romford is essential to ensuring the […]
New powers, new pressures: Why digital tools are key to devolution
As councils take on broader responsibilities and adapt to ongoing local government reorganisation, having the right digital foundations in place will be essential. In this article, Chris Thompson, EMEA Head of Government Sales, Asset Management Software at Siemens (formerly Brightly Software), discusses how Confirm can help councils manage change, maintain service continuity and plan for […]
PACTS conference focuses on risk and safety
PACTS, the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, in partnership with ARRM (the Association for Road Risk Management) will host its annual conference on 16 September 2026, focusing on how to make the Government’s Work-Related Road Safety Charter a success. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and road safety professionals, the event will explore practical ways to […]
Safer 20 mph speed limits coming to almost 800 more Glasgow streets
Almost 800 streets across the south and east of Glasgow are set to benefit from safer 20 mph speed limits, with new signage due to be installed from next month. The works will mark the completion of Phase 1 of Glasgow’s citywide 20mph rollout, following the introduction of new limits in Govan earlier this year. The […]
Balfour Beatty to reuse 1Mt of material on North Hykeham Relief Road project
Balfour Beatty has announced that it will be reusing more than 80% of the approximately 1.2Mt (960,000 tons) of material that will be excavated for the North Hykeham relief road project in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire County Council said around 250,000t of limestone excavated from the Lincoln Cliff area alone will be crushed and processed on site […]