Industry reacts to Conservative Party manifesto
The transport sector has responded to the Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “While it’s positive that the Tories have pledged to roll out the Pumpwatch scheme and launch a National Parking Platform, it’s disappointing that there is no mention of road casualty reduction targets or a commitment to […]
Perega opens new London office
Independent structural and civil engineering firm Perega has opened a new branch office in London’s Waterloo. Working in tandem with the existing Leytonstone office, this strategic move will enhance Perega’s ability to service clients in London and the South East, allocating extra resources following an escalation of activity within the regions. Headed up by recently-appointed […]
Women in Bus and Coach announces first Annual Awards
Women in Bus and Coach is thrilled to announce its inaugural awards ceremony, which willbe held as part of its annual summit in Manchester this October. This event aims torecognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of women withinthe bus, coach, and community transport industry. The awards ceremony will feature four distinct categories: Best […]
Amsterdam replacing Chinese CCTV & traffic cameras over spying concerns
The municipality of Amsterdam will stop the use of cameras made in China due to concerns about human rights and espionage, said Alderman Alexander Scholtes, who handles issues related to the city’s information and communications technology policy. The Chinese cameras are expected to be phased out within five years, Scholtes wrote in a letter to […]
More than £215 million owed in unpaid ULEZ fines, official figures reveal
Official figures have been revealed that show a total of £218 million is currently owed in unpaid ULEZ fines in London. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that more than 1.3 million penalty charges (PCNs) were issued from September 2023 to April 2024.However, TfL admitted that over 70% of the fines have remained unpaid, […]
Patty Rubstello joins WSP as National Transportation Strategic Advisor
Patty Rubstello, PE, the former assistant secretary of North America’s largest ferry system, has joined WSP as national transportation strategic advisor. In her new role, Rubstello, who served more than 33 years with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in a variety of roles, provides leadership and strategic direction to project teams working to […]
Further works proposed at Rest and be Thankful
BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are to take forward further landslide mitigation measures at the A83 Rest and be Thankful. Following a very wet period in February, a movement on the hillside occurred in an area previously considered stable. It is located above the roadside retaining wall, close to where a temporary […]
Transport sector responds to Liberal Democrats’ Manifesto
Following the launch of the Liberal Democrats’ political manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4 July, the RAC’s head of policy Simon Williams said: “We welcome promises of more money for local road maintenance, ensuring fuel prices are fair and additional support for the transition to electric vehicles, but without clear spending allocations it’s impossible to […]
Breedon announces Lighthouse charity support
Vertically integrated construction materials group Breedon has become a company supporter of the construction industry’s very own dedicated charity, The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity that provides mental, physical andfinancial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families across the UK and Ireland. A crucial element […]
ITS World Congress 2025 announces xonference theme and Board of Directors chair
ITS World Congress 2025, the largest gathering of intelligent transportation system professionals in the world will be heading to Atlanta, Georgia from 24-28 August 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event, hosted in partnership with ITS America and produced by RX, is pleased to announce that the theme will be “Deploying Today, Empowering […]