Pavement improvement works under way across Reading
A programme of pavement improvement works across the Borough of Reading begun this week. Around 160 footways have been identified that can be improved and the Council aims to treat a minimum of 30 this year and roll out a five-year programme to deliver the improvements. The council has carried out improvement works to more […]
Transport Action Network appoints Abby Coften as CEO
The Transport Action Network (TAN) has announced the appointment of Abby Coften as Chief Executive following the founder of TAN, Chris Todd’s retirement from his Director role after seven years. Abby, an experienced Chief Executive and sustainable transport advocate, has over 10 years experience in strategic leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector including for environmental, […]
Self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they’re wearing, warns autonomy expert
Concerns that self-driving cars may not pick up pedestrians depending on what they’re wearing emerged during a recent London Assembly meeting. The warning comes as driverless taxis or robotaxi trials are currently under way in London, with operators including Waymo looking to launch passenger services later this year, says the London Evening Standard. When asked […]
Conduent agrees to sell tolling business to Quarterhill for $70 million
Conduent has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Tolling business (a division of Conduent Transportation) to ITS solution proividers Quarterhill Inc. The sale has a purchase price of $70 million (£53 million) in cash, and Quarterhill will assume most liabilities associated with the business, including all surety bond obligations, further improving […]
‘Building a career through opportunity’: Balfour Beatty CEO Steve Helliwell to retire
From Junior Engineer to Managing Director, Steve Helliwell’s career journey has been shaped by stepping forward, taking opportunities and helping others do the same. As he announces his retirement after a 13-year career with Balfour Beatty, he reflects on leadership, career progression and why internal mobility creates opportunities for people to grow – for the […]
M5 Junction 26 replacement scheme wins international award
Heidelberg Materials UK is celebrating award success with project partner AECOM and client Somerset Council for the M5 Junction 26 Chelston Link project in Wellington. The complex scheme to replace a rapidly deteriorating concrete road was named winner of the Project Excellence and Innovation Award at the NEC Martin Barnes Awards, which recognise excellence in […]
Key decisions made on Shetland tunnels
Plans for fixed transport inks in the Shetland Islands have taken a major step forward. Shetland Islands councillors have decided to approve the recommendations for options to be taken forward to the next stage of the Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme, including subsea tunnels between some of Shetland’s islands, similar to those in the Faroe Islands, […]
MICHELIN AI Assistant will provide connected fleets with operational data
MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s UK customers within the commercial vehicle and passenger transport sectors now have access to MICHELIN’s AI Assistant, designed to provide instant, actionable insights into crucial operational data. The assistant will be available within the MyConnectedFleet web platform, says Business Motoring. It was designed to manage queries such as generating a report showing […]
Essex & Suffolk Water provide Gallows Corner reopening update
Essex & Suffolk Water has given an update on its works at Gallows Corner amidst speculation of a “mid-October completion date” for the project. The utilities company said it is “not yet in a position” to confirm a full reopening date for the major junction as teams continue repairs on its newly installed water main, […]
New crash testing launched after hidden HGV safety risk identified
National Highways has initiated a series of crash tests with Euro NCAP and other European road safety bodies after identifying a serious risk on England’s motorways and major A-roads. Testing focused on rear-end collisions involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs),specifically where a smaller vehicle – typically a car- strikes the back of a HGV. In 2024, […]