Solihull: Driverless shuttle bus trial set to continue
Solihull’s self-driving shuttle bus trial is to be extended. The Solihull and Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project that began public trials in March, is one of eight projects to have received funding from the UK Government’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder – Enhancements programme, says the Solihull Observer. The first phase of the […]
Cambridge driverless bus trial receives £1m boost
An extra £1m has been secured to expand the operations of Cambridge’s driverless bus trial. The trial was launched in June and so far nearly 200 passengers have taken up the free travel. Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has received the extra funds from the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles to extend trials of its ‘Connector’ […]
Kent County Council pledges £67m to repair potholes and roads
The new administration at Kent County Council has pledged to spend £67m repairing the county’s potholes, renewing road surfaces and preventing future damage, according to the BBC. Linden Kemkaran, the leader of Kent County Council, said: “Kent’s residents have told us loud and clear that they are fed up with the poor state of our […]
MPs unite to demand urgent safety action on A34
A cross-party group of MPs representing constituencies along the A34 have written to the Minister for Transport, calling for urgent safety improvements to the major dual carriageway. The joint letter, signed by Lee Dillon MP (Newbury), Olivia Bailey MP (Reading West and Mid Berkshire), Olly Glover MP (Didcot and Wantage), and Kit Malthouse MP (North […]
Know the HGV Zones: National Highways and RED Driver Training launch new driver scheme
With thousands of newly qualified drivers expected to take to the motorways for the first time this summer, National Highways and RED Driver Training are urging them to brush up on motorway safety, especially when driving near heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Summer is a peak season for new drivers, with August consistently seeing some of […]
Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses
Greener journeys, skilled jobs and stronger UK manufacturing were all on the agenda today as government ministers and metro mayors came together in Westminster to commit to greener transport and greater job opportunities across the regions. The fifth meeting of the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel was chaired by the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, and Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, with […]
Revealed: National Highways’ top contractors
Private finance initiative (PFI) company Connect Plus, the firm that maintains and upgrades the M25, was the largest single supplier to National Highways in 2024-25. Connect Plus, owned by a consortium of investors including Balfour Beatty, received £487m during the period, according to a Freedom of Information query on the amount of money spent by […]
Temporary Jenoptik average speed camera installation to commence on A75 in Scotland
Work will begin this week to install temporary average speed cameras on the A75 between Newton Stewart and Creetown as Police Scotland Safety Cameras continue to test the technology’s capabilities. The Jenoptik cameras, which have previously been deployed along the A836 and A82, will now be used to boost existing mobile enforcement locations on the […]
MAV Systems launch new advanced ANPR camera
License plate recognition systems specialists MAV Systems have unveiled the MAV AiQ Advanced ANPR Camera. Designed with adaptability and performance in mind, the MAV AiQ introduces new levels of customisation, empoweringsystem developers to meet the demands of diverse industries and regions. Building on the foundation of the IQ cameras, the MAV AiQ expands the possibilities […]
Resurfacing of Burton town centre junctions nears completion
A highways project to improve two key Burton town centre junctions is progressing well and remains on schedule to complete next week. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews are currently resurfacing the junction of Union Street, Orchard Street and New Street. Works also include the New Street traffic island, along with the High Street and Manor Drive […]