TfL warns robotaxis must not increase capital’s traffic
Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord has warned that driverless cars planned for the city will only be permitted if they don’t lead to a rise in congestion. Speaking at the Interchange 2026 event in Manchester, Mr Lord said: “Clearly, there are significant safety benefits, but also we’ve got to balance that with the risk […]
Mayors warn government: Short-term funding is undermining long-term transport plans
The Mayor of Liverpool City Region has described devolution as an “opportunity to shape our own destinies” as he told a crowded Interchange Conference in Manchester that “we’ve been waiting literally since the 1980s for a benevolent government to help us, and nobody ever has.” Steve Rotheram was speaking on a panel session at the […]
“The madness of cars” – Peter Hitchens on the country’s “irrational” transport history
Today on Highways Voices, we talk “the madness of cars” with journalist and author Peter Hitchens, who is writing a book with that name arguing that Britain’s transport infrastructure has wrongly been built around the motor vehicle, and that we are suffering today from the effects of flawed transport policy of the 1960s onwards. He […]
Clearview expands SolarLite road stud team to cope with rising demand
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence is hiring new staff members to work on delivering its SolarLite solar road stud product. The company says this is in response to rising demand thanks to the success of its Live Labs 2 project in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which has successfully shown how solar road […]
Author slams the “madness of cars” in podcast interview
The veteran journalist and author Peter Hitchens has told the latest Highways Voices podcast that Britain has destroyed its cities, its countryside and even the natural exercise of children “all for the sake of the motor car”. The Mail on Sunday columnist appears on this week’s edition to talk about a book he is writing […]
TTF Live Showcases DfT’s Vision for Connected Vehicle Services
The Department for Transport’s Connected Vehicle Services Framework takes centre stage at the Transport Technology Forum Live event in Leicestershire next month, as the public and private sector get together to discuss delivering connected services in an open, shareable way. The three-day event at the Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island from 16-18 March features a series […]
Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions delivers new Distracted Driving System in Plymouth
Jenoptik UK has deployed a trial of its latest development for mobile phone and seatbelt detection on a road with high collision rates in Plymouth. The two-camera solution is situated on Gdynia Way; a busy route through the city operating within an existing Jenoptik Average Speed Enforcement area. Jenoptik’s Distracted Driving System uses advanced AI-powered […]
Suppliers hear of industry’s ‘WhatsApp moment’ for Connected Vehicle Services
Suppliers of Connected Vehicle services across the UK have been told the Department for Transport is committed to supporting the industry to deliver connected services in an open, shareable way. The comments were made by the DfT’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology, Darren Capes, during a webinar around the new Connected Vehicle Services Framework (CVS), […]
Why sticking to standards is not an option, with TOPAS, SWARCO, Yunex Traffic and Telent
“The question isn’t whether we can afford to maintain TOPAS, it’s whether we can afford to become a nation where every junction is an experiment. Every upgrade is a gamble, and every innovation is incompatible with the last.” What happens to your network when every junction becomes an experiment—and every upgrade a gamble? That’s the […]
AtkinsRéalis appointed professional services partner by Herefordshire Council
Engineering and project management services company AtkinsRéalis has been appointed as the sole provider of professional engineering services for Herefordshire Council, delivering multidisciplinary expertise across highways and infrastructure projects. Under the agreement AtkinsRéalis will provide a comprehensive range of services including highway and active travel design, bridge inspections, flood modelling, and environmental and heritage assessments. […]