Arcadis appoints Heather Polinsky as new CEO
Arcadis has announced that the Supervisory Board has nominated Heather Polinsky, currently Global President for Resilience and Mobility, as the next CEO and Chair of the Executive Board. This follows a succession planning process in line with international best practice. She will assume the role on 1 March 2026 with her appointment submitted for shareholder […]
Historic England listing saves classic British road signs
Three classic cast-iron motoring guideposts in the Cheshire parish of Ashley have been listed by Historic England following fears that they would fall victim to future road developments. The listing protects the signs from future removal or destruction. Three cast-iron guideposts offer a glimpse of early road transport in England. Dating from the late 19th […]
Lincolnshire roads at ‘significant risk’ if left unrepaired
Lincolnshire County Council has identified 10 roads in the county that face a “significant risk of rapid deterioration” if left in their current state. The authority warned that, if repairs were not carried out soon, the roads would reach a “tipping point”, which would cause them to degrade even faster. Short-term alternatives, such as patch […]
Wiltshire approves plans for delivery of major investment in bus stop infrastructure
Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the next steps for investment to upgrade bus shelters and associated infrastructure across the county. The decision to award the contract has been delegated to the Director of Highways and Transport at the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 9 December. It means the council will move ahead with a comprehensive […]
Welsh bus services to be brought back into public control
A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK. The Bus Services (Wales) Bill will transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales putting passengers first and giving the public sector a bigger say in how […]
Paula Claytonsmith steps down as LCRIG CEO
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has announced that Paula Claytonsmith has stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. “We are extremely grateful for Paula’s commitment, dedication, and the many contributions she has made during her three years with LCRIG,” said the organisation’s statement. “She remains a valued member […]
Croydon Council announces £9m connected transport plan
£9 million is set to be invested in making Croydon a better-connected borough with more transport links. The council has revealed its plans to utilise this money over the next two years to boost the borough’s connectivity, enhance growth, and improve opportunities for all, says the Croydon Guardian. The plans span various areas, aiming to […]
Kent County Council wants views on plans to enforce moving traffic offences
Kent County Council (KCC) is inviting residents, businesses, and road users to share their views on proposals to enforce moving traffic offences at key locations across the county, including Dartford and other major junctions. KCC is consulting on installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at Junctions 1a and 1b of the A282 in Dartford […]
Stellantis and Bolt partner to advance large-scale deployment of driverless mobility in Europe
Stellantis and Bolt have announced they have entered a partnership to jointly explore the development and deployment of Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for commercial operations across Europe. The collaboration will combine Stellantis’ AV-Ready Platforms™ – specifically the eK0 medium size van and STLA Small platforms – with Bolt’s extensive mobility network. Bolt currently provides […]
Public support national 20 mph limit, according to TfN survey
New research has suggested that 58% of people in the north of England support the implementation of a national 20mph limit. The research, carried out by Transport for the North (TfN) was undertaken to better understand public attitudes towards road safety and speed management. Between January and March 2025, more than 500 Northern residents were surveyed, says […]