Connected Vehicle Services move from concept to road at TTF Live
This year’s Transport Technology Forum Annual Conference will feature 16 organisations demonstrating connected vehicle services that are either already available or very near to market. The “TTF Live” event from 16-18 March is sponsored by the Department for Transport and taking place for the third successive year at the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire. This […]
Burnham: Whitehall doesn’t understand how transport drives growth
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has challenged central government to support transport as a driver for growth, as he accused Whitehall of prioritising cost-cutting over economic growth and consistently underserving northern transport. Speaking at the Interchange 2026 event in Manchester, Mr Burnham asked: “Does Whitehall understand the critical importance of transport to a […]
Kerbside chaos and the fix you’re not using on today’s Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices we return to discussing the challenges faced by highways authorities and freight operators at the kerbside, a solution to it and, more widely, why this and other innovations to tackle congestion and air pollution aren’t being snapped up. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! We hear from John Crosk, Chairman of the Brewery Logistics Group, and […]
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 […]