Funding applications open for Chippenham lorry park improvements
Lorry parking operators are being urged to apply for funding to help improve facilities after a multi-million-pound fund announced an extension for applications. Launched in 2023, extra funding has been made available through the Lorry Park Improvement Scheme to increase capacity, improve security and improve welfare facilities such as toilets, showers and gyms at lorry parking […]
Teletrac Navman expands portfolio with new Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System
Connected mobility platform Teletrac Navman has added a new Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to its portfolio of automated compliance products, providing a regulatory-approved output that saves fleets time and protects operator licenses. The integrated reporting available through the EBPMS is strictly aligned with the Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) industry specification. It ensures braking […]
Heidelberg helps deliver lower carbon residential road improvement scheme in Redbridge
Heidelberg Materials UK has worked with Kenson Highways to deliver an innovative lower carbon residential road improvement scheme in the London Borough of Redbridge. The project combined road resurfacing with flood mitigation measures on Heathcote Avenue in the Clayhall district and included the use of Heidelberg Materials’ evoZero carbon captured near-zero cement, which was instrumental […]
WYCA places £100m electric bus order with Wrightbus for the Weaver Network
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has ordered 193 battery-electric vehicles from Wrightbus for its franchised Weaver Network, with rollout set to start in mid-2027. Worth up to £100 million, the purchase captures double- and single-deck models from the StreetDeck Electroliner and GB Kite Electroliner ranges. Each will have twin wheelchair user spaces and flexible […]
EV charging anxiety: Parkopedia launches advanced EV reliability and utilisation API
Parkopedia has enhanced its EV charging data offering to enable OEMs to provide EV drivers with an improved charging experience by highlighting charger reliability and availability. By introducing high-fidelity reliability and utilisation datasets, Parkopedia is enabling automakers to solve the industry’s most pressing hurdle to EV mass adoption: the inconsistency of public charging infrastructure. As […]
Scotland: Stephen Flynn meets resilience staff ahead of major events
Scotland’s new Transport Secretary has visited the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre to meet resilience staff and hear plans to help keep Scotland moving during a busy summer of events. The transport network will have a major role to play in the coming months, with Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games, the Edinburgh Festival bringing visitors from […]
Wayve, Nissan and Uber join forces with PAVE UK to support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicles
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) has welcomed Wayve, Nissan and Uber, as its first members to drive public trust and support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicle technology. PAVE UK will bring Wayve, Uber and Nissan together to collaborate on scientifically backed public engagement to ensure responsible future deployment of automated […]
National Highways looking to establish Lower Thames Crossing technical consultancy framework
National Highways is looking to establish a Specialist Technical and Professional Services (StaPS) Framework for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, to provide technical consultancy, engineering advice, research and innovation for roads, structures (including tunnel), highway infrastructure, operations, environmental sustainability and health and safety. Also the evaluation and review of, projects, policies and standards, including […]
TfL launches Walking and Wheeling Action Plan
The Mayor of London and Transport for London have launched a Walking and Wheeling Action Plan that sets out how Sir Sadiq Khan, TfL and London’s boroughs will work closely to invest in significant improvements to London’s streets over the next decade. Boroughs are responsible for the vast majority of London’s streets, meaning the plan […]
Cornwall: WJ delivers road marking and safety improvements on the A30
WJ has successfully delivered a package of road marking and safety improvements on the A30 between Roseworthy and Hayle in Cornwall, working on behalf of National Highways. The works followed a full resurfacing of this busy section of the strategic road network, creating a good opportunity to use long-life materials that would complement the new […]