LCRIG unveils landmark report highlighting the innovation pulse of the highways sector
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has published its most comprehensive piece of insight to date, revealing that while a strong appetite for innovation exists across the highways sector, persistent structural barriers are preventing meaningful progress. The 2025 LCRIG Innovation Report, based on survey data from LCRIG’s substantial membership base, paints a compelling picture […]
TfWM extends micromobility contracts, but with safety concerns
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) look set to extend the two current ‘micromobility’ contracts, due to expire in October, for a further six months to enable a new provider for a combined bike and e-scooter hire to be found. TfWM also want the new agreement, which would come into effect from 1 April 2026, not to […]
New council leaders “concerned” about Staffordshire EV scheme review
Staffordshire could lose £4.5 million of government funding for electric car charging points, its new Reform-led council has suggested. Staffordshire Council was allocated the funds earlier this year as part of a national programme aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, says the Express & Star. However, the county council’s recently elected leaders, are now […]
Over-budget A77 safety improvements a success – Transport Scotland
Roadworks that caused months of delays on the A77 in Ayrshire have come in more than £200,000 over budget, although Transport Scotland have hailed the road safety junction improvements at Doonholm Road and Corton Road a ‘success’. A freedom of information request from Ayrshire Live revealed that the total spend for the project was £847,441.20 – £222,422.59 more […]
London pedicab rulebreakers fined £20,000
London pedicab operators are to face stricter regulations as rulebreakers are fined £20,000 for ripping off tourists. Rickshaw bikes ferrying tourists around the capital have become a serious concern for TfL over the safety of the bikes, anti-social behaviour by its drivers and extortionate prices. The fines, costs and victim surcharges total £20,202.50 following the latest round […]
Amey’s USA expansion starts with New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority contract
Amey has secured its first contract in the US market with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to deliver an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Implementation System for the Long Island Rail Road. The $2.8m (£2m) contract with the MTA will see Amey provide a range of asset management services for the Long Island Rail Road, which […]
Lord Blunkett to chair new Lower Thames Crossing Skills Taskforce
A Lower Thames Crossing Skills Taskforce has been launched to help develop the green skills needed to meet the project’s ambitious low-carbon targets and support the construction industry’s drive toward net-zero, with a focus on new jobs, skills and business opportunities for the local community. As well as helping the project to tackle local and […]
HERE Technologies becomes first location data company to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 Certification for Responsible AI
HERE Technologies has announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001 certification, becoming the first digital mapping and location technology company to meet the world’s most rigorous standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). This landmark certification marks a pivotal moment for HERE, reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI governance and setting a new industry standard for […]
Shropshire: Next phase of Buildwas highway work set to begin
Phase 2 of the highway improvement scheme on Much Wenlock Road in Buildwas, Shropshire, will begin on 8 September 2025 and run to August 2026, following the completion of the current utility diversion works on Much Wenlock Road/ Buildwas Road. The work is in connection with the new Benthall Grange housing development at the former […]
Get the message: Share the Road campaign launched by Hull City Council
Hull City Council and members of the Hull Cycle Forum have launched the ‘Share the Road’ campaign with the goal of encouraging motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly. The campaign will cover several themes, including: safe passing distances for vehicles overtaking cyclists, which is 1.5m at 30mph; […]