Transport operators come in for praise after cycling world championships in Scotland
Transport operators and the public are being praised for playing “a pivotal role” in delivering a successful Cycling World Championships for Scotland. Hundreds of millions of people around the world tuned in to see a series of cycling events across the country, which Transport Scotland says “showcased our breath-taking scenery and stunning historic landmarks, over […]
New night bus network announced for Glasgow
First Bus has announced the formation of a new night bus network in collaboration with McGill’s Group to ensure the continuation of Glasgow’s nighttime services moving forward. The city’s largest bus operator will operate four night bus routes between 12:45am and 3am on Friday and Saturday nights while McGill’s Group will take on a further […]
“Steady progress” on Great Musgrave bridge work
National Highways has given an update on the removal of the infill on the Great Musgrave Bridge in Westmorland, saying after a month of work it’s making “steady progress.” Last September the Government-owned company received an enforcement notice from the local council to remove the infill which had been carried out in 2021. The removal […]
New Jenoptik speed camera installed in Nottingham
Police in Nottingham are warning drivers to slow down and stick to the speed limit as a new speed and red light camera is set to go live. The Nottinghamshire Safety Camera Partnership has installed the camera from Jenoptik on the A38 at Kirkby-in-Ashfield in response to concerns about speeding in the area. The new […]
“Frightening” rise in motorway wrong-way driving
The number of reports of vehicles being driven the wrong way on England’s motorways rose by 13% in a year, an investigation has found. Sky News reports National Highways figures show 872 incidents involving “oncoming vehicles” were reported in the year to 19 June. That is up from 770 during the previous 12 months, and […]
Smart ticketing company expands with acquisition from Visa
Smart Ticketing and payment solutions company Unicard Ltd has acquired Smart Ticketing specialists Ecebs from Visa, in a market transaction that it says will enable Unicard to offer a more comprehensive range of solutions in the UK and abroad. The move sees Unicard add contactless EMV (Eurocard, Mastercard and Visa) to its solutions portfolio, comprised […]
New LTN restrictions in Streatham
Lambeth Council has announced plans to establish the Streatham Wells Low Traffic Neighbourhood in an attempt to help reduce motor vehicle traffic and road danger, improve air quality and make it easier to walk and cycle. The council will introduce traffic restrictions on roads within the Streatham Wells LTN “to turn traffic clogged roads into […]
Jenoptik posts growth in the first half-year 2023
Enforcement and ANPR camera technology provider Jenoptik has announced it has “continued to perform very well in the first half-year”, with double-digit revenue and earnings growth. Its CEO reports its Advanced Photonic Solutions and Smart Mobility Solutions divisions posted significant revenue growth and that “despite the weakening economic environment”, it is optimistic about achieving its […]
Drivers’ fined £373K for driving children with no seat belts
New research has found that more than 700 drivers have been caught travelling with children without seatbelts in the last year – incurring £373,500 in fines. Wagonex has found, using FOIs gathered from police forces across the UK, that fines had increased by 15% year on year from January – June 2023, with nearly a […]
Highways UK registration open
With ten weeks to go until Highways UK, visitor registration is now open. You can register for free tickets to attend the conference and exhibition on the 18 and 19 October 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. This is event will bring together 10,000+ attendees including 300+ exhibitors, 350+ industry leading speakers and more. Register here. (Picture – Highways […]