Mayor denies lower limits are slowing buses
London’s Mayor says the wide use of 20 mile per hour limits on roads across the capital is not slowing down average bus speeds, despite the fact that buses remain slightly slower than they were pre-pandemic. Harrow Online quotes a written answer in which he says it was “unlikely” that the rising number of 20mph […]
Council recognised for commitment to Active Travel
West Sussex County Council has been recognised by the Department for Transport (DfT), Active Travel England (ATE) and other industry bodies for its commitment to delivering more walking and cycling. Active Travel England, the government agency that works with local authorities to improve active travel, has awarded the county council Level 1 Capability status in […]
National Highways hails safety boost for A47
Work has got underway on improvements to the A47 designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the strategic road network. The safety scheme features the installation of 20 new average speed safety cameras and associated signage along the A47 between Peterborough […]
Oxfordshire launches bus improvement consultation
Residents, businesses and visitors to Banbury are being invited to share their views on improvements to bus journey time and reliability proposed for the Cherwell Street area of the town. Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded government funding to redesign Cherwell Street and the area between the George Street and Bridge Street junctions. The Council […]
Latest TRL webinar: Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation
TRL has announced the subject for the next in its knowledge-sharing webinar about Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation, which takes place on 3 April. The discussion will explore possible future paths to micromobility regulation in the UK and Europe, hearing from TRL experts George Beard and Ianto Guy and Mark Urbanowski of the […]
Businesses in Southwark enjoy a year of seamless deliveries thanks to Grid’s kerbside technology solution
Software solutions business Grid Smarter Cities is marking one year of delivering more efficient freight loading and unloading in a busy high street in London. The company’s Kerb® solution was introduced in February 2024 in Walworth Road in the London Borough of Southwark, London’s first scheme enabling freight drivers to book their kerbside loading slots […]
Dalkia tell us about the Road Tunnel Operators Forum, plus a new sound for Highways Voices
How do engineers manage complex overnight tunnel maintenance and infrastructure upgrade projects while ensuring roads are operational by morning? For decision makers in the highway industry, tunnel maintenance presents unique challenges — limited access, strict timelines, and evolving technological demands. In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of tunnel operations with Chris Mayo, […]
TTF looks for experts to join Editorial Group for Electronic Roadside Infrastructure rewrite
The Transport Technology Forum is leading the production of the Code of Practice for Electronic Roadside Equipment, which will replace the Management of Electronic Traffic Equipment as Part E of the Well Managed Highways guidance. This important resource, which assists Local Authorities in managing the maintenance of electronic roadside infrastructure, has moved on to a […]
VESOS expands team to respond to greater need for industry eCall support
The specialist eCall consultancy and software company VESOS Solutions has recruited three international experts to help deliver growing demand for its services across Europe. Former TISA executive and ERTICO adviser Andras Csepinszky joins to oversee international and vehicle manufacturer (OEM) relations, former WSP consultant Rachael Quinn will work on business and traffic operations while business […]
Quarter of drivers affected by bright headlights drive less at night as a result
A quarter of drivers who find vehicle headlights too bright are driving less at night as a result, while 22% say they wish they could, a major new study on headlight glare from the RAC suggests. The study into motorists’ views on the issue reveal that three-quarters (75%) of those questioned who drive less do […]