Vision Zero: Oxfordshire County Council set to reduce speed limits
New lower speed limits are being proposed for across Oxfordshire as part of the county council’s Vision Zero strategy. The proposals affect sections of the A361 between Williamscot (near Banbury) and Bradwell Grove (near Burford), including reduced speed limits of 40mph in several areas currently set at 50mph and 60mph, reports the Oxford Mail. A […]
Operation Armour: Police Scotland’s illegal e-scooter crackdown
Police in the north east of Scotland are urging parents to stop their children riding e-scooters illegally as campaigners say their use is “rampant”. Under the current law, e-scooters can only be legally used on private land and can be seized by police if used in public places, says the BBC. In a recent incident, […]
Kapsch TrafficCom to deploy India’s first Cooperative ITS project
Kapsch TrafficCom is bringing the next generation of connected mobility to Indian road users by delivering the country’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C‑ITS) project on a highway near New Delhi. Implemented together with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited (SCAIL), the groundbreaking project will demonstrate how real-time connectivity and AI-powered situational awareness can improve road […]
LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026: Over 90% of indoor exhibition space booked
With just four weeks to go until the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026, over 90% of indoor exhibition space has now been booked, as organisations from across highways, transport and road infrastructure technology secure their place at this year’s event. Taking place on 24–25 June 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh, the Festival brings together local authorities, […]
Dorset drivers told to ‘trust’ bridge traffic lights trial
Temporary traffic lights are being installed on a historical road bridge to determine whether a new footbridge is needed to protect pedestrians. Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne will have signal-controlled, one-way traffic for six weeks from Tuesday while Dorset Council trials a temporary footway on part of the road, as reported by Highways News earlier this […]
Overweight vehicle closes Menai Suspension Bridge
The Menai Suspension Bridge has reopened after being closed following yet another “overweight vehicle” crossing the structure. The bridge, which connects Anglesey with mainland Wales, had to be inspected after the incident, says the North Wales Chronicle. An initial statement from Traffic Wales read: “Due to an overweight vehicle crossing the bridge the road must […]
Cohda Wireless supports connected vehicle initiative in Arizona
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) in Arizona has selected connected vehicle technology specialist Cohda Wireless to support delivery of the Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone (CVAZ), a USDOT-backed deployment designed to accelerate interoperable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology across key corridors in the county. CVAZ forms part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Saving Lives with Connectivity: […]
Worcestershire: Noise from loose manhole cover on A38 keeps villagers awake
A noisy manhole cover is causing sleepless nights for residents of a Worcestershire village. Every time a vehicle passes over it on the A38 Main Road in Kempsey, the metal cover makes a “loud noise” that can be heard several streets away, says the Express & Star. Villager Adrian Ludlam said: “I live in Bannut […]
Transport adviser issues driverless taxi safety warning
Westminster Council’s Chief Transport Adviser, Hugh Brennan, has warned that driverless taxis are a serious collision risk. Waymo is trialling driverless Jaguar I-Pace vehicles in the capital, intending to roll them out to the public in September, says the Daily Telegraph. Although they are being tested with safety drivers on board, the robotaxis have been […]
Applications open for operators to join UK self-driving vehicles pilot scheme
Passengers could be able to book taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles later this year, as the Government opens applications for operators to run cars across Great Britain. The pilot scheme will enable companies to bring cutting-edge technology to British roads, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions for the economy by 2035. Services could enhance […]