DfT review finds new roads generate more traffic undermining congestion benefits
A newly published government-backed review has concluded that the long-established phenomenon of “induced demand” remains a significant factor in road investment decisions, finding that new road capacity often generates additional traffic that can erode congestion benefits over time. The report, Impact of Induced Demand on Benefits, was commissioned by the Department for Transport and written […]
Mayor promises “show to remember” as Birmingham 2027 reaches 500-day milestone
The Mayor of the West Midlands says there is “no better place” than Birmingham’s NEC for the global Intelligent Transport Systems community to gather, as preparations are ramped up 500 days from the start of the major ITS World Congress in October next year. More than 15,000 industry professionals from around the world will come […]
Starling Technologies: A candid post-mortem on innovation in transport on Highways Voices
What happens when you have the right idea at the right time… but still fail? In this thought-provoking episode of Highways Voices, Paul Hutton sits down with Andrew Caleya Chetty, founder of Starling Technologies, for a candid conversation about innovation, ambition, and the harsh realities of bringing new technology into the transport sector. Less than […]
Starling founder blames procurement delays and loss of innovation funding for company’s collapse
The founder of intelligent transport systems specialist Starling Technologies has said the company’s closure was driven not by a lack of demand, quality or ambition, but by slow procurement processes and the withdrawal of innovation funding opportunities. Speaking on tomorrow’s Highways Voices podcast, Andrew Caleya Chetty described the decision to close the business earlier this […]
Webinars explore PAS 2161 and the future of road condition monitoring
TRL are partnering with LCRIG and Highways News to run dedicated webinars for technology providers interested in achieving PAS2161 approval as well as Local Highway Authorities seeking further information about the approvals process, requirements, and implementation considerations. PAS 2161 approval refers to certification or accreditation that a road condition monitoring technology or survey method complies […]
Beyond EVs: Practical ways for highways authorities to cut carbon thanks to lessons from Live Labs 2
ADEPT’s Live Labs 2 programme has spent the last three years tackling one of highways’ biggest challenges: how do you decarbonise roads, street lighting and maintenance without increasing risk, blowing budgets or frightening local authorities away from innovation? That’s the subject of this week’s Highways Voices podcast, where ADEPT’s Giles Perkins gives an unusually candid […]
UK SMEs showcase the country’s transport innovations at 2026 ITS World Congress
Small and medium enterprises are being offered the chance to take part in the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in October, as Transport for West Midlands again delivers cost-effective exhibition pods on the UK Pavilion. The Pavilion at the event in Gangneung, Korea this October will showcase UK transport technology SMEs alongside publicity around the […]
London-wide kerbside management rollout could cut 15,000 tonnes of CO₂
An award-winning kerbside management scheme on one of London’s busiest high streets is delivering significant benefits for operators, local authorities and the environment, according to new independently verified analysis. The Kerb® Delivery Scheme, operated by Grid Smarter Cities on Walworth Road in Southwark, has been assessed by global, sustainable design and engineering consultancy, Stantec, with […]
Acusensus boss warns mobile phone use figures show drivers still think they won’t get caught
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus says new figures showing illegal mobile phone use behind the wheel has reached its highest level in eight years should act as a wake-up call for policymakers and road safety professionals. Geoff Collins was responding to new RAC research revealing that more drivers are admitting […]
A deep dive into Connected Vehicle Services at TTF Live! webinar
The Department for Transport-led Transport Technology Forum will be hosting a webinar to discuss lessons learned from its TTF Live! event in Leicestershire in March. As well as the usual TTF Conference sessions, TTF Live! featured a series of demonstrations showing connected services operating in real time, as well as the data behind the technology […]