Marlborough delivers new highways training programme for care-experienced young people in Havering
Six young people from the London Borough of Havering that have been through the care system have recently completed a new three-week ‘Introduction to Highways’ programme, designed to give them practical experience of the industry and support their next steps towards employment. Building on Marlborough’s long-standing partnership with Havering Council and our shared commitment to […]
One Island transport app launches on the Isle of Man
A new app has launched on the Isle of Man that is looking to change the way taxis operate by incorporating an Uber style experience for customers. The app, One Island, also offers bus information, updates on the ferries and flights and links to local news stories, reports Manx Radio. Darren Barklie, one of One […]
Australia: Transport Victoria launches Perceptual Countermeasures trial for motorcycle safety
The Victorian Government in Australia is trialling an innovative Perceptual Countermeasures (PCM) scheme to improve motorcycle safety on high-risk roads. This trial is part of a national trial being led by the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR). The project has successfully obtained Commonwealth funding through the National Road Safety Action Grants Program. The Department […]
French highway operator selects TomTom Traffic to enhance real-time motorway operations and driver information
Cofiroute, a division of VINCI Autoroutes and a leading private French highway operator, has selected TomTom Traffic to enhance driver information and real-time traffic operations across its motorway network. Leveraging TomTom Route Monitoring, Cofiroute monitors traffic conditions, supports incident management and informs drivers through variable message sign (VMS) boards along its routes. The solution is […]
Kapsch TrafficCom to deliver smart parking project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Kapsch TrafficCom has started the implementation of a new €400,000 smart parking integration project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The project is aimed at improving parking efficiency and providing better parking spot information to residents and visitors across the city, thereby reducing city traffic and pollution. The occupation information of 24 separate parking areas […]
ARTSM responds to TOPAS closure announcement
The Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management (ARTSM) has responded to the announcement by Traffic Open Products and Specifications Ltd (TOPAS) at its AGM on 20 August 2026, to bring about the closure of the TOPAS business by Q2 2028. Kealie Franklin, CEO of ARTSM, said: “The registration fee model was unable to sustain […]
National Highways issues Maintenance and Response 2 Framework tender
Major highways contractors are preparing to compete for £8 billion of project work after National Highways issued an invitation to tender for its next-generation Maintenance and Response 2 framework which will overhaul upkeep of England’s 4,500-mile strategic road network. The new seven regions regime will replace the existing 10 maintenance contracts set up as they […]
Winvic maintains £1 billion turnover, but profits fall
Winvic Group has kept its annual turnover above £1 billion for a second successive year, but saw a 7.9 per cent fall in pre-tax profit. The firm saw a 1.4 per cent drop in revenue for the year to 31 January 2026, according to Construction News. Turnover fell to £1 billion from £1.02 billion in […]
Staffordshire urges HS2 to ‘do more’ for those affected by A38 slip road closure
Staffordshire County Council’s highways lead is asking HS2 Ltd to do more to support people affected by the extended closure of the A38 Streethay slip road near Lichfield. The road was expected to reopen in October 2026, but will now remain closed until April 2027. Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways Peter Mason […]
Robotaxi petition passes 1,000 signatures
A parliamentary petition seeking to stop the commercial introduction of driverless taxis has exceeded 1,000 signatures as concern grows within the taxi and private hire trade over the potential impact of autonomous vehicles. The petition, created by Thomas Freitas of the Private Hire & Taxi Driver’s Network, had attracted 1,067 signatures at the time of […]