7.1mph: London’s average bus speed ‘no faster than jogging pace’
London buses travel at an average of just 7.1mph – no faster than an average person jogging, new data has suggested. However, a 10% increase in bus speeds across London could save bus operators around £214 million a year. Figures published by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), and shared exclusively with The Standard, suggest […]
Footage reveals M3 Junction 9 transformation
Timelapse footage has captured the progress being made on the project to upgrade Junction 9 of the M3, including the installation of steel beams earlier this year, which marked a key milestone in the construction of the new bridge decks that carry traffic and will form the alignment of the new roundabout. Tom Beasley, National […]
£27.5 million highways investment set to deliver improvements across Cumberland
Cumberland Council is continuing to invest in Cumberland’s roads, pavements and infrastructure through a £27.5 million highways works programme aimed at improving transport links, maintaining assets and keeping communities connected. The Highways and Transport Strategic Board has received an update on the delivery of the 2026/27 programme, which is funding a wide range of improvements […]
Harlow’s Sustainable Transport Corridor shortlisted for national awards
The first phase of Harlow & Gilston Garden Town’s new travel infrastructure has been shortlisted for a pair of prestigious industry awards, recognising the partnership’s commitment to improving active travel and public transport connections in Harlow. The Sustainable Transport Corridor (STC) is the first phase of completed infrastructure connects Harlow Town Station and Burnt Mill roundabout […]
Children’s charity to benefit from second Queensferry Crossing ‘Doors Open’ day
For the second year in succession, members of the public are to be offered guided tours inside the Queensferry Crossing in Scotland, as part of the Doors Open Days festival in September. This rare opportunity will be hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland and will be used to raise funds for their national […]
Drivers demand change at ‘dangerous’ Manchester junction
Changes could be made at a ‘dangerous’ Manchester junction after drivers raised major safety concerns. Nearly 90 people have signed a petition calling on Manchester City Council to fix the junction at Princess Parkway and Wythenshawe Road. There have been a number of incidents recorded on the road in 2024 and 2025 according to Greater Manchester Police accident data, […]
Could Hammersmith Bridge’s future be driverless?
A community group in west London has proposed using autonomous pods to move people over the Hammersmith Bridge, which has been closed to vehicular traffic since 2017. Barnes and Hammersmith Electric Light Transit (BHELT) was established “to help explore, develop and promote the idea of lightweight autonomous electric pods operating across Hammersmith Bridge”, says the […]
Moto launches ‘Moto Charge’ hub at Exeter, with over 100 ultra-rapid EV charging bays
Moto Hospitality has opened its new ultra-rapid charging hub, Moto CHARGE, at its Exeter site. This launch significantly expands the existing EV infrastructure at the service station, cementing its status as the largest EV charging Mega Hub in the country with 100 ultra-rapid passenger EV charging bays. The expansion represents a key milestone in Moto’s […]
Proactive road maintenance programme to take place across Hull
Hull City Council is set to launch its annual surface dressing programme to give 12 key roads across the city a much-needed upgrade to improve safety and extend their lifespan. The city-wide programme will see over 54,000m2 of road treated, the equivalent of 7.5 MKM Stadium pitches, and will start today (20 July 2026) and […]
TfL to restrict vehicles stopping on major Lewisham road
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a temporary ban on vehicles stopping on a major road in Lewisham, south east London. This is to allow gas connection works to proceed on Lee High Road, says News Shopper. The restrictions will be in place between Lee Church Street and Dacre Park and will take effect from […]