Umovity appoints new CEOs for Software and ITS divisions
Umovity, the joint brand uniting Econolite and PTV Group, announces an expansion of its executive leadership team. Umovity Group CEO Andy Myers introduces Nick Ghia as the new CEO for Umovity Software by PTV Group, and Spiro Gjorgjievski as the new CEO for Umovity ITS by Econolite. With these appointments, Umovity reinforces its strategic focus […]
Politicians challenged to speed up buses to deliver transformative change for Wales
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) will deliver a manifesto for change to the Welsh Parliament today, setting out priorities to enhance bus and coach services across the principality ahead of May’s Senedd elections. Driving Wales Forward is a cross-party call for investment to create the conditions for Wales’s most popular and affordable modes of public transport […]
Oxfordshire Vision Zero road safety event puts focus on cycling safety
A road safety event in Oxford city centre this week will allow cyclists to get their bikes registered by the police, have repairs carried out, and learn how to be safer on the roads. Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the University of Oxford, Thames Valley Police and cycling campaign group Cyclox are […]
Recycled plastic technology used on UK road for first time
A road in Motherwell has become the first in the UK to trial a new technology which uses recycled plastic to reduce the bitumen content in asphalt. As part of the Live Labs 2 programme, a three-year long, UK-wide, £30 million project, funded by the Department for Transport and launched by ADEPT, aimed at decarbonising the […]
Wolverhampton issues tender for Black Country Highways Works Framework
The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, is the Contracting Authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, in partnership with the following Partner Organisations: • Birmingham City Council• Dudley MBC• Sandwell MBC• Walsall MBC• City of Wolverhampton Council• Wolverhampton Homes• West Midlands Combined Authority The new procurement exercise is for […]
Suffolk County Council announces £63m A12 highway improvement proposals
Suffolk County Council has unveiled a full planning application for a package of highway improvements worth in the region of £63 million along the A12. The works will be between the A12/A14 Seven Hills Junction and Woods Lane junction north of Woodbridge. They aim to enhance transport connectivity, safety, and accessibility for all users, including […]
Dart Charge accounts for one fifth of all fleet fines
Fleet management specialist Hudson Kapel has found that Dartford Crossing Charge fines make up 20% of all fleet penalties in the UK. Business Motoring says that private parking fines were the largest category of fleet fines, accounting for 35.5% of the total between August and October 2025, down from 37% in the same period last […]
SRL introduces three new recruits
A new regional director and two new business development managers have been appointed by SRLTraffic Systems to support traffic management customers throughout the UK. Paul Hamblin (pictured, left) joins Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of temporary and portable intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions as regional director for the central region, overseeing depots inSolihull, Nottingham, Wigan, […]
Econ Engineering appoints business leader as non-executive director
Leading lawyer Tim Cross has been appointed as a non-executive director by Econ Engineering. Tim is a real estate specialist who has enjoyed a successful 40 year legal career, most recently as managing partner at Langleys and then through its subsequent takeover by national firm Knights. He will provide expert consultancy to the Econ board, […]
Transport Committee accuses Government of lacking ambition to revive England’s bus services
The Transport Committee has criticised the Government’s response to its report on improving bus services, saying it shows a lack of ambition and risks missing an opportunity to improve connectivity across England. The Committee’s report, published in August, highlighted how bus services are the country’s most-used form of public transport. Despite this, Department for Transport (DfT) data shows […]