Speeding “undermines the safety and well-being of our communities” says Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is sending out a warning to all drivers in the city to kill their speed, as new data reveals 26,000 traffic offences were detected and more than 2,500 speeding tickets issued in 2024. The data also shows 3,682 penalty charge notices were issued by Liverpool City Council at five locations that have […]
TRL Software’s iROADS wins Global Climate Resilience Award for transforming road management in Kerala
TRL Software’s innovative iROADS asset management platform has been awarded the 2025 IRF Global Road Achievement Award for Climate Resilience and Adaptation, recognising its pivotal role in strengthening Kerala’s road infrastructure against climate challenges. The prestigious accolade was announced at a ceremony (30 th June) hosted by the InternationalRoad Federation (IRF) in Athens, Greece. The […]
Next phase of Melton Road street scene improvements to begin
The next phase of a rolling programme to repair and improve pavements, street furniture and bollards along Melton Road is now underway. Leicester City Council is carrying out the scheme to spruce up public areas for local businesses and residents. Old, uneven and broken slabs will be replaced with high-quality block paving. Existing tree pits […]
MPs: “Give councils stronger powers to get a grip of disruptive street works”
Local authorities should be given new powers to limit disruption and congestion caused by street works, the Transport Committee has said. In a report published today, 3 July, the cross-party Committee calls for tighter controls on the use of ‘immediate’ or ‘urgent’ permits which allow utility companies to bypass local authorities before they start, and guarantees that an excavated road will then be reinstated to a […]
Mayor Khan urged to scrap EV congestion charge plans
Almost 30 businesses including Uber, the AA and Royal Mail have urged Sir Sadiq Khan to re-think rolling back the exemption for electric vehicles in London’s congestion charge. Some 28 business and green groups published an open letter to the Mayor arguing that changing the discount would threaten London’s clean air ambitions, while prompting a “backslide […]
INRIX transforming real-time traffic data into life-saving alerts for commercial drivers
When a truck traveling at highway speeds encounters sudden congestion, physics becomes an unforgiving adversary – these massive vehicles require 66% more stopping distance than passenger cars. However, a new solution, Drivewyze Smart Roadways Alerts, powered by real-time INRIX data, is transforming the way drivers stay safe, delivering proactive safety alerts that give them the critical […]
First-Ever DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards celebrate the future of highways and transport technology
A major new chapter in sector recognition unfolded yesterday as the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards were presented for the first time at the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival. The awards were developed in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) to recognise and celebrate the impact, skill, and potential of apprentices working across the […]
UK transport and tech leaders urge government to set crucial deadline for AV technology
A coalition of the UK’s leading transport solution providers and data consumers has today sent an open letter to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Future of Roads), Lilian Greenwood MP, urging the government to set a firm deadline for the nationwide implementation of Digital Traffic Regulation Orders (DTROs). The group warns that the […]
North East councils seeking suppliers on £600m highways surfacing framework
The Association of North East Councils Ltd trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-contractor, multi-lot Framework for the provision of a highways surfacing works framework. This Framework offers Contracting Authorities access to Suppliers providing a diverse range Highway Surfacing Works. The works covered in the Framework have been […]
Congestion charge a possibility for Glasgow amid Clyde Tunnel toll debate
Glasgow is considering bringing in a driver congestion charge and Clyde Tunnel toll as Transport Scotland suggests the city could take a ‘leading role’ in looking at a new scheme. The local authority has expressed interest in rolling out driver charges that would only apply to people who don’t live in the city. But a regulatory check […]