Valerann nominated for prestigious EU road safety award
Valerann have been nominated in the European Commission Road Safety Chapter’s shortlist for the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Awards. A Valerann spokesperson said: “We are thrilled to be a nominee in the Technology category for our innovative project with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Roughan & O’Donovan with support of European Space Agency – ESA. […]
Two more Plymouth schools to make Safer School Streets permanent
Two more Plymouth schools will be making their ‘Safer School Streets’ schemes permanent after the summer holiday, following successful 18-month trials. The schemes see roads closed to school-run and through traffic during morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up times, improving safety for everyone, making it easier for families to walk, cycle or scoot to school […]
Fourteen roads in Newport to revert to 30mph
The maximum speed limit on 14 roads in Newport, Gwent, is to be changed back to 30mph from 20mph. A review of the Welsh government’s 20mph speed limit was announced last year following a public backlash. The default 20mph speed limit, covering 37% of the Welsh road network, was brought in by the Welsh government in […]
Luton to carry out surface treatments programme to protect and future-proof roads
A major programme of new road improvements to help prevent potholes from forming in the future is taking place on roads across Luton throughout the summer. The work will combine different preventative maintenance techniques with extensive resurfacing, to repair roads in poor condition and fill in more potholes than ever. The surface treatment work will […]
Transport to receive £2.4 billion boost as West Midlands Mayor unveils major plan to ‘turbocharge’ economy
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled his plans to reboot the region’s economy, raise living standards, and improve transport network infrastructure. The West Midlands Growth Plan will drive a new era of prosperity in all parts of the region by creating 100,000 jobs in fast-growing industries, getting tens of thousands of residents into work, […]
Welcome to the future: Sweden launches CAV test track with drones and autonomous vehicles
The Swedish research facility AstaZero, operated by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), has announced the opening of an advanced connected vehicle testing ground, aimed at assessing the safety and efficiency of next-generation automated transport systems. AstaZero acts as a comprehensive research hub where autonomous vehicles, AI-powered drones, and connected emergency vehicles are put through intensive testing, […]
WeRide launches fully autonomous bus operations in Singapore
WeRide has launched its fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore, the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to operate without a safety officer on board. Following extensive testing and safety assessments of its remote operations and on-road performance, WeRide has secured approval from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) […]
Bright ideas: Lineway UK provides photoluminescent solution for Liverpool’s highways decarbonisation goal
Lineway UK has completed the installation of glow-in-the-dark line markings in Liverpool as part of the city’s drive to decarbonise its road network. Commissioned through the ADEPT Live Labs 2 scheme, the project aims to reduce the environmental impact of the city’s roads. Lineway was tasked with proving the effectiveness of their innovative photoluminescent line […]
BMW adds CO2 footprint feature to My BMW and MINI apps
The BMW Group is now offering customers even broader scope for personalising analysis of their driving stats in the My BMW App and MINI App. The latest update allows drivers to view their personal carbon footprint for the first time. Contained within the range of My Trips driving statistics, the new insight reflects how connected […]
TfL sets out further plans to improve road safety in Shoreditch
TfL is inviting Londoners to have their say on further plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in and around Shoreditch. The consultation is open for Londoners to respond to until 12 September. The plans would see the creation of new, high-quality crossings for both cyclists and pedestrians, new cycle […]