INRIX announces new generation of AI traffic products
INRIX has announced a major expansion of its Traffic family of products, delivering innovative AI-driven capabilities to help transportation agencies and logistics organizations move from reactive traffic management to proactive, safety-focused and efficient operations. In 2019, INRIX launched AI Traffic – the world’s first traffic platform to leverage deep learning models and AI to improve […]
Breedon Group completes £870,000 upgrade of Derbyshire materials site
Essential construction materials provider, Breedon Group plc, has completed a major upgrade to its Cloud Hill quarry, following an £870,000 investment in the asphalt plant to enhance efficiency, resilience and energy performance. Based in Derbyshire, Cloud Hill is home to one of the largest asphalt plants in the Breedon network, producing more than 350,000 tonnes of […]
Uber expands mobility platform with SpotHero acquisition
Uber has announced plans to acquire SpotHero, a North American parking reservation platform, in a move that further broadens its mobility ecosystem. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to standard regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, reports Parking Network. […]
Bromley residents catch 1,000 ‘speeding’ drivers with speed gun
Residents in Bromley have said the authorities have done nothing to stop speeding cars despite sending police more than a thousand reports of vehicles breaking the limit. People living on Siward Road and Godwin Road near the town centre in South East London say that drivers use their roads as short cuts, says the BBC. […]
Hertfordshire weighing up impact of pavement parking ban
In January the Government signalled that it was set to legislate to enable transport authorities to restrict and enforce pavement parking. Hertfordshire Cllr Alistair Willoughby (pictued) put the spotlight on pavement parking at a meeting of the full council.He submitted a motion, which was not debated at the meeting, that acknowledged the obstructions caused by […]
Norfolk County Council invests in community led highway improvements across the county
Norfolk County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local communities with the approval of 99 new highway improvement schemes for 2026-27, delivered in partnership with town and parish councils across Norfolk. Papers published today ahead of next month’s Cabinet meeting highlight how the Parish Partnership Programme, now entering its 15th year, gives local communities […]
Devon prioritising roads in £839m budget
Devon County Council has agreed its budget for the next financial year, and set out how services will be funded from April 2026. Spending on highways maintenance will rise to £32.4m in 2026/27, an increase of £2m. The Council also agreed an additional £4m investment for highways maintenance over the next financial year. This will […]
MPs to quiz transport and tech firms on integrated journeys
The Transport Committee is to explore how transport operators and technology companies can help to make integrated transport a reality in the UK. Tomorrow morning at 09:15 the Committee will hear from representatives of bus, electric bike and transport technology firms as it continues its inquiry into joined-up journeys. The inquiry is examining how Government can shape transport services, networks and […]
Reading Borough Council announces consultation on new transport plans
Proposals to improve bus journeys and general traffic flows on a key commuter route into east Reading have been welcomed by Reading Council. The proposals by Wokingham Borough Council include additional bus priority measures on the approach to east Reading on the Wokingham side. On the Reading side, the Council is proposing a revision of […]
Leeds becomes first Yorkshire council to trial new EV charging technology
Leeds City Council is the first council in Yorkshire to make ‘cross-pavement’ EV charging available to residents. Up to 115,000 households without off-street parking can now apply for an installation, allowing them to charge from their home supply. The scheme is expected to dramatically accelerate EV adoption in the city, improving air quality for thousands […]