Solar Gates to partner Berlex to modernise UK traffic signal systems
Solar Gates has become an exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Berlex’s intelligent portable traffic signal system. The TOPAS-registered R6+ signals include the Swedish company’s cloud-based platform ‘BerlexConnect’ which allows users to easily monitor, track and control the portable traffic signal system via an app or computer. The collaboration brings together two innovation-fuelled companies dedicated […]
ALARM Survey 2026: Local authorities face £18.62bn road repairs backlog
Road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads, despite a reported increase in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report. The data has revealed that local authorities in England and Wales face a record £18.62 billion backlog of carriageway repairs that would take 12 […]
A40 Westway to be closed for over four weeks
TfL is reminding drivers and others travelling in West London of essential safety-critical renewal work to the A40 Westway from 22:00 Friday 20 March to late April. This work will require the closure of the A40 Westway in both directions between the Westway roundabout and the Marylebone flyover to allow the work to be carried […]
HERE Tracking set to be integrated into Siemens’ AX4 management platform
HERE Technologies and Siemens Digital Logistics have announced a partnership to integrate HERE Tracking into AX4, Siemens Digital Logistics’ widely deployed transportation management platform. The collaboration delivers a new level of visibility, AI-based predictive ETAs and operational efficiency for shippers, carriers and logistics service providers across inbound and outbound supply chains.The AX4 platform from Siemens […]
Watch: TRL’s multimodal route to Intertraffic Amsterdam
Last week 30,000 transport professionals travelled from around the world to Intertraffic Amsterdam, the world’s leading event on Mobility & Traffic Technology. The team from TRL don’t just offer transport research, innovation, software, and highway products and services, they live and breathe them! In the run-up to Intertraffic, five TRL team members; Paul Campion, Subu […]
Research suggests electric buses are reducing air and noise pollution in Oxford
The introduction of 159 electric buses to serve the Oxford area has led to significant reductions in air and noise pollution. In 2023, a deal worth £82.5 million was agreed between Oxfordshire County Council, the government, Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach to fund the fleet of new battery electric vehicles. Provisional data suggests that bus […]
Government must turn vision-led transport policy into a deliverable planning system, says Transport Planning Society
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) has urged the Government to back its proposed vision-led transport planning reforms with clearer policy direction and institutional alignment, warning that without practical guidance the changes risk creating uncertainty rather than accelerating development. Responding to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the TPS supports the Government’s ambition to reposition […]
Scotland: Road Safety Framework Fund open for applications
A £750,000 fund to support innovative road safety projects in Scotland is now open for applications. The Road Safety Framework Fund will back schemes aimed at saving lives on our roads and help us reach our goal of making Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030. The fund is open until Monday 4 May 2026 and […]
Low-carbon roads: North Lanarkshire Council’s Knowledge Bank sets national benchmark
North Lanarkshire Council, supported by Amey, has delivered the CEDR Knowledge Bank, an open‑source digital platform giving local authorities access to carbon data, materials comparison tools and shared learning to help decarbonise road maintenance. The platform marks a key milestone as the ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK programme approaches the […]
Archway Roadmaster achieves ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification
Archway Roadmaster, part of Velocity Roads Group, has achieved ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification – two internationally recognised standards that demonstrate the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility, operational excellence and the highest levels of workforce safety. These dual accreditations mark a significant milestone for the business, confirming that Archway Roadmaster not only meets rigorous global standards […]