Scottish ministers demand tougher restrictions on new drivers
Scottish ministers have called on the UK government to grant them powers to put restrictions on new young drivers in a bid to reduce road deaths. The introduction of graduated driving licences would restrict things like driving at night and the number of passengers new drivers could carry says the BBC. Figures from Transport Scotland […]
New Westminster council leader says Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans ‘do not deliver what is needed’
The new leader of Westminster Council has asked for London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to “sit down with him” to figure out “a plan that actually works” for Oxford Street. The central London shopping street is set to be pedestrianised from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street after proposals were approved earlier this year, reports the […]
Cambridgeshire seeking contractor for £150m guided busway
Cambridgeshire County Council, acting for the Greater Cambridge Partnership, is seeking to appoint a single contractor to deliver the Cambourne to Cambridge guided busway. The scheme will deliver a new dedicated busway linking the fast-growing settlement of Cambourne with Cambridge, alongside a new park-and-ride site aimed at cutting congestion on the A428 corridor, says Construction […]
TfL still unable to confirm Gallows Corner full reopening date
Transport for London (TfL) is still yet to confirm when Gallows Corner will fully reopen to all traffic. Parts of the major junction in Romford reopened on 10 May – including the eastbound carriageway of the flyover, Straight Road and Main Road – but a date for the full completion of the project is yet […]
Institute for Driverless Transport launches the IfDT Research Roadmap
After its recent launch, the Institute for Driverless Transport is now in the process of mapping out the key unanswered questions which will determine the impact of driverless transport for the UK. IfDT is set to continue focusing on the consequences of driverless vehicles operating at scale across: Economics & Productivity, Social Change, Job Displacement […]
STA Expert Perception Tracker 2/2026: Survey closes on Friday
Smart Transportation Alliance (STA) has released the STA Expert Perception Tracker 2/2026, continuing its initiative to capture expert sentiment and qualitative insights on key transport topics. This edition focuses on financing and investment across EU transport systems. The 1-minute survey aims to capture expert perspectives on infrastructure funding models, investment priorities, digitalisation and modernisation needs, […]
Sixty per cent cut in Shetland active travel scheme funding a ‘real shock’
A 60 per centdrop in government funding to help make active travel more accessible has been described as a “real shock” by a Shetland transport official. According to Shetland News a total of £355,000 was approved at a meeting of transport partnership ZetTrans on Friday for a range of projects with a focus on cycling […]
Somerset on road to recovery after record wet winter
Somerset Council’s Highways teams are fighting back against what the authority has referred to as a ‘pothole pandemic’ caused by one of the wettest winters on record in the South West. Extra teams and machinery have been mobilised in the early part of 2026 to deal with the huge increase in potholes and other defects […]
Costain CEO responds to CMA road and rail overhaul recommendation
Last week the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recommended an overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment. Responding to the study Alex Vaughan (pictured), chief executive of Costain, said: “The CMA’s report rightly highlights the need for a more collaborative, long-term, and outcomes-focused approach to driving […]
Associated Asphalt named in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Associated Asphalt have been recognised for the second year running as one of the UK’s top medium-sized companies to work for in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Published today by The Sunday Times in partnership with WorkL, this nationwide survey celebrates over 500 of the UK’s top employers across all sectors and […]