National Highways defends smart motorways after tech failures
National Highways has defended the safety record of so-called smart motorways after claims technology supposed to keep drivers safe fails regularly. Figures obtained by Panorama revealed hundreds of incidents when crucial safety equipment was out of action, leaving vehicles stranded in fast-flowing traffic. Furthermore, a traffic officer who works on the network told the programme […]
Buzzbike: Funding round complete after sevenfold subscription increase
London-based Buzzbike has announced the completion of its latest funding round, bringing total investment to £7.2m. The micromobility subscription business said it had seen 700 per cent growth in demand for its e-bike services over the last year. It is now giving the option to the public to become shareholders via a crowdfunding campaign, according to […]
RAC report highlights mobile phone usage
Using a handheld mobile phone when behind the wheel is illegal and dangerous. However, according to the latest official data, over 6000 drivers were prosecuted for using a handheld mobile phone in the UK in 2021. There has been a worrying increase in the number of drivers who admit to regular handheld mobile phone use […]
Scotland: M8 night closures announced for most of May
The westbound carriageway of the M8 after Junction 3 will be closed for resurfacing each night from Friday 3 to Tuesday 28 May, between the hours of 20:30 and 06:00. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing 3.2 kilometres of surfacing. During the works a signed diversion route for westbound […]
RAC reaction as Welsh speed limits revert to 30mph
Reacting to the Welsh Government’s reversion of its 20mph speed limit on certain local roads, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “This decision will please a great many drivers in Wales, but it’s a shame so many roads that should have always remained at 30mph were unnecessarily converted to 20mph. “More public money now […]
Breedon announces trading update
Breedon, the FTSE 250 vertically integrated construction group in the UK, Ireland and USA has announced a trading update ahead of its AGM today. Volumes were softer in the quarter due to wet weather conditions and macroeconomic uncertainty, however this was offset by resilient pricing. As a result, revenue reduced by 5%, or 9% on […]
Channel 5 show to focus on National Highways’ work as traffic officers celebrate 20th anniversary
A Land Rover breaks down on the M54 in Shropshire leaving a woman, her mum, three-year-old son, nine-month-old twins and a dog stranded on the verge as high speed traffic speeds by. It’s just one of many West Midlands incidents to feature in the new series of The Motorway – the behind the scenes look […]
Funding secured for improved Levenmouth bus services
A plan to improve bus services in Levenmouth to complement the imminent return of rail services to the area has been approved by local councillors. The Levenmouth Area Committee agreed to fund the delivery of the bus services via the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme with £1.75 million being allocated for a combination of new and enhanced […]
EasyMile achieves ISO 26262 certification
EasyMile have announced that it has successfully achieved ISO 26262 compliance of its Functional Safety Management process up to ASIL D, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to safety and quality in its autonomous vehicle solutions. The certification underscores EasyMile’s dedication to the highest safety standards in autonomous driving for its passenger transport, […]
Oxfordshire: Vision Zero strategy to eliminate deaths and serious injuries is approved
A package of initiatives aimed at eliminating deaths and serious injuries on Oxfordshire’s roads by 2050 has been approved. Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet today [Tuesday 23 April] approved the strategy and action plan entitled Oxfordshire – Safe Roads through Vision Zero to 2030. The document builds on the council’s adoption of Vision Zero in 2022, […]