M42 bridge to be demolished this weekend
A bridge over the M42 near Birmingham will be demolished this weekend, after repeatedly being hit by lorries over the last decade. The structure between junctions 7 (M6 J4) and 6 (Birmingham Airport) was struck twice in one week by lorries using the motorway last month, causing significant damage. Since then, the southbound carriageway has […]
Work gets underway on Fife active travel network
Construction of a new active travel network to improve links throughout Levenmouth in Fife is set to get underway. The Levenmouth Connectivity Project aims to connect communities across the area by creating a safe and attractive walking, wheeling, and cycling network which will be accessible to all. Millions of pounds of investment have been secured […]
First fines handed out for Edinburgh pavement parking
More than 200 drivers have already been fined for parking on pavements, beside dropped kerbs or for double parking since Edinburgh began enforcing new parking laws last week. The Scotsman newspaper reports Edinburgh Council has told it that between the start of enforcement on Monday, 29 January and Tuesday, 6 February, a total of 218 […]
Litter campaigners reported to be taking National Highways to court
National Highways is facing court action, accused of failing to keep the nation’s highways clean. Walesonline reports that, in a national first, non-profit campaign group Clean Up Britain (CLUB) has launched a case against National Highways over what they say is its inability to clear up litter on roads, “despite getting billions of pounds every […]
MPs planning law to regulate London’s pedicabs
MPs are planning a new law to license pedicabs in London. The city’s Evening Standard newspaper reports the Pedicabs (London) Bill has cleared the Lords and Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt told Parliament that MPs would begin scrutinising it on February 28. The report explains the bill will allow for the regulation of the vehicles for […]
Clearview Intelligence returns as sponsor of biggest ever TTF Conference
The highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has signed up as the main sponsor for the Transport Technology Forum conference for the second year in a row. The popular event brings together national government, local authorities, suppliers and academia to explain government policy and showcase best practice and innovation in the use of technology. […]
Driverless vehicle collides with cyclist in San Francisco
A driverless vehicle operated by Google’s sister company Waymo has collided with a cyclist in San Francisco. The crash is making headlines in the city after a crash between a General Motors-owned Cruise vehicle and a pedestrian there last autumn. In this case, the San Francisco Standard reports the cyclist suffered injuries that were not […]
Ford looks at axing self parking feature
Carmaker Ford is considering getting rid of the automated parallel parking feature ias part of its cost-cutting measures in 2024, because few customers use it. Fox Business in the United States quotes Ford COO Kumar Galhotra as saying during a call with analysts that it plans to make some material and design changes aimed at […]
Greater London Authority criticised for ULEZ advert’s claims
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a claim against the accuracy of a radio advert promoting London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone. The advert, run around the time of ULEZ expansion last autumn, claimed “According to research, one of the most polluted places in London is inside your car.” Complainants challenged this assertion and the the […]
A9 dualling review ruled out
Scotland’s Transport Secretary says there has not, and will not be, a formal internal review into why the A9 will not be dualled by the original 2025 timetable. Mairi McAllan, the SNP Transport, New Zero and Just Transition Secretary confirmed no such review has taken place after being questioned by fellow SNP MSP, Fergus Ewing. […]