Botley Road: Former councillor outlines what went wrong with Network Rail project
Network Rail failed to plan properly for the revamp of Oxford station which led to the long-term closure of Botley Road, according to a former county councillor. The multi-million pound revamp of the rail station led to the closure of the busy route at the rail bridge early in 2023, and it is due to […]
SNP blamed police for fiasco that left hundreds of drivers stranded in M8 ‘snow bomb’
The impact of a massive snowstorm in 2010 that left thousands of Scots trapped in their vehicles was made worse by a lack of planning and coordination between police, politicians and transport bosses, newly released files have revealed, says the Scottish Daily Record. A “snow bomb” struck central Scotland on 6 December 2010, at the height of […]
Transport technology sector heads into 2026 generally confident, ITS UK survey suggests
A new survey published by the transport technology industry association, Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), shows cautious optimism across the sector as it enters 2026, alongside clear concerns about funding and the wider economic climate. The survey, capturing the views of more than 200 senior leaders from across the public and private sectors and […]
First Bus MD says Sadiq Khan’s 2030 electrification plan is “impossible”
Sir Sadiq Khan’s ambition of electrifying the entire London bus fleet by 2030 will be “next to impossible to achieve”, according to a bus company executive. Bill Cahill, managing director of First Bus London, said his firm was committed to hitting the mayor’s challenging target but said it involved far more than simply buying new buses, according to […]
Hazardous asphalt ‘sausage’ erupts out of York cycle path
A “dangerous” sausage-shaped asphalt bulge has erupted in the middle of a cycle path in York. The so-called “stray sausage” appeared on the track in New Earswick from a crack that had previously been filled in, according to the Daily Telegraph. Rob Ainsley, a cycling writer, said the 2in-high extrusion was potentially dangerous, while describing […]
Work to extend Burton town centre cycleway begins this week
Work to extend the cycleway through Burton town centre will begin next week, making it easier and safer for people to walk or cycle around the town. The £1.2 million scheme, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, will create a new two-way cycle track along Borough Road, linking Burton railway station directly with the Town Hall. […]
Utility upgrade works in Paignton Town Centre to support regeneration projects
Starting today National Grid will begin essential utility upgrade works in Paignton town centre to support regeneration projects, including the restoration of Paignton Picture House. National Grid works will take place in two areas between today and Tuesday 13 January. Signed diversions will be in place. Hyde Road car park will remain accessible as usual, […]
“Fix potholes instead” – £2.9 billion Edinburgh tram line labelled a ‘vanity project’
A planned new tram line in Edinburgh has been condemned as a “vanity project” and the city council has been urged to focus on filling potholes instead. Lothian independent MSP Jeremy Balfour also said he welcomed the Scottish Government confirming it had no plans to fund the north-south route, which is estimated to cost up to £2.9 billion, says […]
£2.5bn West Yorkshire tram plan delayed after government review
West Yorkshire planned tram system has been delayed after the government carried out a review of the project. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) had hoped that trams would be running on two lines in Leeds and Bradford in the early 2030s, however it is now likely to be the late 2030s, says the BBC. The […]
V2X tolling moves from pilot to production
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology has long been discussed as a future concept in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry. However, during a recent industry roundtable featuring experts from Kapsch TrafficCom, Audi, NorthCarolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA), and Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), the consensus was clear: the technology has reached a genuine inflection point and is […]