Londoners invited to ‘Experience Oxford Street like you’ve never seen it before’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is inviting Londoners and visitors to the capital to ‘Experience Oxford Street like you have never seen it before’ as the nation’s most famous high-street will be completely transformed and go traffic-free for a landmark event next week. The ‘This is Oxford Street’ event, on Sunday 21 September, is […]
CPT announces Kathryn Pulham as President for 2026
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Kathryn Pulham will be taking on the role of CPT President from 29th January 2026. Kathryn will take the reins from Paul Lynch who has served as CPT President for the past two years. Kathryn has over 17 years’ experience in the bus and coach industry, having […]
Worrying signs: Fiona Hyslop orders investigation into VMS ‘glitch’ on Scotland’s motorways
Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has ordered a review of the country’s motorway VMS network after claims that irrelevant messages are being displayed on gantries. Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith has raised the issue repeatedly at Holyrood and says the problem is still occurring on both the M90 and M9 motorways, according to the Scottish Daily Express. She […]
Motorists with communication needs offered free seatbelt covers by Devon & Cornwall Police
Devon & Cornwall Police are offering drivers and passengers with additional needs free seatbelt covers to help make communication easier after incidents including road traffic collisions. The seatbelt covers are a new initiative for Devon & Cornwall Police and give help to people with a speech, language or communication need which may create a barrier. […]
ADEPT Live Labs 2: Wessex Net Zero Corridor progress
The ADEPT Live Labs 2 monthly blogs continue to showcase progress across each of the seven projects, with the latest update from the Wessex project. Now eight months from completion, the blog shares progress on their net zero corridors initiative, with updates across Somerset, Hampshire and Cornwall. Project highlights include the forthcoming Highways Doughnut Toolkit […]
Mitie secures new five-year TfL partnership
Mitie has been awarded a new contract with Transport for London (TfL) to provide maintenance services across its estate, including critical head office sites and key operational locations. The contract spans five years, with the option to extend for a further two years. Mitie will provide maintenance services at 32 head office sites and over […]
TfL launches new poster campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code
TfL has launched a new campaign, which will include posters around the capital’s transport network, to raise awareness of the Highway Code with a particular focus on the rules designed to protect people walking, cycling and motorcycling. The Highway Code aims to promote safety on the road, while also supporting a healthy, sustainable and efficient […]
Works to start on new section of Kettering Greenway
North Northamptonshire Council will continue its work on the popular Greenway with works starting on a new section on the Ise Lodge in Kettering. The new section will run from Deeble Road to Grantown Close connecting into the already surfaced route through to Barton Road and works are due to start in Autumn 2025. The […]
East Lothian: Start date confirmed for Bankton Junction works
Hargreaves Land has announced Monday 22 September as the commencement date for road improvement works at the Bankton Junction of the A1 in East Lothian. The work is anticipated to be completed in January 2026. The first phase will take place at the north/eastbound slip road and will involve extension and widening works to help […]
National Highways releases Shropshire tractor crash pictures
Images have been released by National Highways showing the full extent of the damage to the A49 Onibury Bridge after a collision earlier this month. Both the road bridge and adjacent foot bridge were severely damaged after a tractor struck the Shropshire bridge on 1 September. While the road remains structurally safe, the impact also […]