IHE restricts subscriptions increase to 2.5%
The Institute of Highway Engineers has decided not to increase its subscriptions by the inflation rate, instead capping rises to 2.5% It says that with the concerning news about increased prices and the unprecedented rises in the rate of inflation, it knows many members will be very worried about the impact of rising costs, including […]
Glasgow defaults to 20mph limit
Glasgow is set to become a default 20mph city as the city’s council prepare a £4.5m plan to slow down drivers on residential streets. STV news reports the roll-out of 20mph streets is due to come into force by 2024 to 2025 with the limit to be considered the normal speed across neighbourhoods. It could […]
National Highways may “rethink” roadworks
National Highways says it will reconsider how it manages roadworks on a stretch of the M6 near Lancaster after drivers reported being stuck in queues for 12 hours over the weekend. Lancs Live reports a spokesperson told it bosses “might consider” changing the way the roadworks are being implemented and the diversion route after the […]
Work from home plea in Edinburgh as huge crowds turn out for Queen Elizabeth II
The Scottish Government has asked people who work in Edinburgh to work from home today if they can as the streets are expected to be packed with mourners paying their respects to The Queen on her journey from St Giles’ Cathedral (pictured) to Edinburgh Airport. Peoplenot wishing to pay their respects in person are being […]
Aurrigo gives more details of flotation plans
The autonomous vehicle technology solutions company Aurrigo has given more details on its plans to list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as it looks to accelerate growth across its aviation division. It says the company, which was formed 29 years ago by brothers David (pictured) and Graham Keene, has raised £8m […]
M Group Services reports “significant progress” in environment, social and governance
M Group Services has announced what it calls “significant improvements and milestones” that have been made in its second annual environment, social and governance (ESG) report. The Group has committed to halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and being carbon neutral by 2050. This report details measures that were taken in 2021-2022 to protect the […]
Council introduces device to halt traffic for a “School Bike Bus”
A so-called “bike bus” route in the southside of Glasgow, where children ride together to and from school for safety, has been made safer thanks to a new bike-mounted, remote-controlled device that holds traffic to let the children cross in good time. In what is believed to be a first of its kind in the […]
ITS grandee wins another top award
WSP’s Head of Profession for Intelligent Transport Systems, Ian Patey, has won the CIHT Transportation Professional of the Year at its awards in London. This follows his Rees Hills Award for Outstanding Personal Contribution at the ITS (UK) Awards last year. “I find it humbling to have been nominated for this award, yet alone to […]
Aurrigo to float on AIM stock exchange
Driverless vehicle innovator Aurrigo is planning to float on London’s junior AIM stock exchange sometime this month. The website Market Watch has spotted an announcement on AIM, although the number of shares on admission and issue price remain to be confirmed. Aurrigo designs, engineers, manufactures and supplies OEM products and autonomous vehicles to the automotive, […]
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022