Industry-first national guidance factors suicide prevention into design of UK roads and bridges
New guidance released by National Highways and the UK Roads Leadership Group (UKRLG) will support the better design of major UK roads and bridges to help reduce suicide risk. The UKRLG Roads and Bridges Suicide Prevention Guidance was developed with input from the road sector and Samaritans and encourages planners and engineers to incorporate features […]
Politicians demand compensation as major Kent roadworks extended again
Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Kevin McKenna and Swale Borough Council leader Tim Gibson have written a joint letter to Kent County Council saying that a further delay to the completion of major roadworks near Iwade is “disappointing and wholly unacceptable”. According to the BBC calls have been made for compensation for people impacted by the […]
Work underway to promote safe and active school travel in Aberdeen
Several schemes are planned or in place to encourage pupils to walk, wheel, cycle, or use public transport for school travel, the Council’s Net Zero, Environment, and Transport committee heard today. Based on a travel plan developed alongside pupils, a new cycle track has been installed at Brimmond School to encourage younger pupils to cycle […]
Connected cars’ security issues highlighted in new report
A new study from Óbuda University in Budapest and the University of Oslo has shed light on the security threats posed by connected cars, where current rules fall short, and how drivers feel about the security of their vehicles. Cybersecurity experts say the combination of innovation and uneven security controls leaves the industry exposed. Help Net Security […]
South Lanarkshire sustainable travel app gets funding boost
South Lanarkshire Council has been awarded funding to continue running the BetterPoints – Think, Move, Breathe app. The funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport People and Place Programme will allow the app to continue until March 2026, promoting active and sustainable travel by rewarding users for walking, cycling, wheeling, running, and using public transport. During […]
Future Drainage 2025: Oxford plays host to flood resilience event
On 21October 2025, sector leaders from across local government, national agencies and the supply chain will gather at Oxford’s Leonardo Royal Hotel for Future Drainage 2025, hosted by KaarbonTech. Drainage and flood resilience are at the forefront of local authority priorities as climate change intensifies pressure on infrastructure and communities. KaarbonTech sits at the intersection of technology, […]
Shannonside: Over €4.5 million spent on local Active Travel projects in 2024
Over €4.5 million was spent to deliver active travel projects across the Shannonside region last year, a report has revealed. The 2024 Local Government Climate Action Key Performance Indicators Report monitors the adoption of climate measures across all local authorities in Ireland, says Shannonside.ie. It also tracks how counties use allocated funding to deliver cycling […]
Re-flow: The business case for civils and highways operations software
If you’re considering upgrading your company’s field management processes – for example with better software – a well-put argument in favour of change might just help persuade those making the financial decisions. It’s a route to a more modern way of working that grants full visibility of remote projects, develops KPIs, generates data insights, and […]
Only a Mather of time: Who is the fast-tracked new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the DfT?
Keir Mather’s appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport took many by surprise yesterday. Lilian Greenwood’s departure was surprise enough but the appointment of the Selby MP who was born during Tony Blair’s first stint as Prime Minister was, perhaps, unexpected. Mather is the youngest government minister since William Gladstone was […]
Valerann wins 2025 IBTTA Toll Excellence Award
Valerann has been awarded the 2025 Toll Excellence Award by the International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association (IBTTA). The award recognizes Valerann’s pioneering work in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) to enhance traffic management through improvements in incident detection and response across Ireland’s motorway network using its AI-powered data […]