“Weak” Lake District transport plan criticised by charity
The Lake District National Park Authority’s (LDNPA)( plans to deal with transport issues have been criticised as “weak” by a charity. The LDNPA) is due to discuss its five-year plan, which will guide how key decisions are made within the Cumbrian area, according to the BBC, but landscape charity Friends of the Lake District (Fold) […]
Winvic secures third infrastructure project at Guildford’s Weyside Urban Village
Winvic Construction has been appointed to deliver the next phase of highways works to Weyside Urban Village by Guildford Borough Council in Surrey. Weyside Urban Village is a large scale regeneration scheme on a brownfield site which will provide 1,650 new homes, health and community facilities, employment space, and green spaces. Winvic will deliver upgrades to the […]
National Highways reminds drivers of A40 essential maintenance
National Highways is reminding drivers that essential maintenance on the A40 at Over in Gloucestershire is set to begin next week. The Over Bridge carries the dual carriageway of the A40 across the River Severn at Over, near Gloucester, with 5,000 vehicles an hour using the structure during peak times. The road will be closed […]
Hertfordshire approves plan for network of routes to improve Active Travel
East Herts Council and Hertfordshire County Council have adopted a new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the district, which will help make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to walk, wheel and cycle in East Herts, whether for work or for leisure. LCWIPs form part of the Government’s strategy to increase the […]
Lime squeezed out by Forest in Richmond-upon-Thames
The rollout of Forest e-bikes across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is now underway, with Lime’s service ending today, Friday 26 June. Councillor Alexander Ehmann, Deputy Leader of Richmond Council and Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee, said: “This Council has worked hard with both Forest and Lime to ensure an […]
Lincolnshire: Major road improvements planned for Grantham
Major improvements to some of Grantham’s busiest roads will begin next month helping to deliver smoother journeys and more reliable traffic signals. Cllr David East, executive member for highways, said: “These works will improve the condition and reliability of key routes in and around Grantham, helping keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently through the […]
Leeds business network backs West Yorkshire’s Vision Zero campaign
The Leeds Anchors Network, consisting of 13 of the city’s largest employers, has announced a major joint commitment to road safety by formally signing up to the city’s Vision Zero campaign. The Leeds Anchors institutions which span healthcare, education, local government, culture and utilities have pledged their commitment to play their part in helping to eliminate all traffic […]
Robotaxi protest interrupts London Transport Committee meeting
Private hire drivers disrupted a London Assembly Transport Committee meeting to protest the planned rollout of driverless taxis in the capital, reports PHTM. The meeting at City Hall included a discussion on the future of autonomous vehicle technology, with industry stakeholders invited to give evidence to members of the London Assembly and TfL officials. Speakers included […]
Final call to secure early bird pricing for the ITS Australia Global Summit
Time is running out to secure Early Bird pricing for the ITS Australia Global Summit 2026, Australia’s premier knowledge-sharing and networking event for intelligent transport sector, with discounted registrations available until Friday 3 July 2026. Bringing together over 500 government, industry, researchers and technology providers from Australia and around the world to explore the innovations transforming […]
Cambridgeshire’s Junior Travel Ambassadors celebrate their achievements
More than 80 Junior Travel Ambassadors (JTAs) from across Cambridgeshire have come together to celebrate their achievements, promoting road safety and active travel in their school communities. It was a chance for ambassadors from other schools to meet and take part in games together, whilst also sharing a giant picnic and collecting a goody bag. […]