Intertraffic Amsterdam puts call out for startups
With the number of traffic technology and smart mobility start-ups constantly growing, the Intertraffic Amsterdam event in April is offering them their own exposure platform. The event says start-ups are contributing significantly to the innovative character of the industry. Consequently, commercial businesses, cities and government authorities are keen to cooperate with these new entrepreneurs so […]
Highways Voices highlights and when things went wrong – yes, it’s the Christmas blooper edition
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Back in January, Highways News created a new podcast series “Highways Voices”. Thousands of listeners later, we’re celebrating the end of the first year of programmes with a special highlights edition – and some examples of where things didn’t quite go […]
Police release dashcam footage of dangerous driving
Three Police forces have shared footage gathered from dashcams that were used in prosecutions for dangerous driving. Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire have put together a montage of videos submitted by the public, capturing anti-social driving, hoping to demonstrate how this footage can help bring offenders to justice. ***Scroll down for footage*** Since 1 January 2021, […]
EU plans four initiatives for more sustainable travel
The European Commission has adopted four proposals it says support the transition to cleaner, greener, and smarter mobility. In line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Commission says the proposals will modernise the EU’s transport system. The proposals are to increase connectivity and shifting more passengers and freight to rail and inland […]
TfL funding failure “would cost London’s economy £12bn”
London’s City Hall is warning that a failure to strike a long-term funding deal for TfL would result in a £12bn hit to the capital’s economy. London’s financial paper City AM says that, as London’s Mayor and Transport for London negotiate with the Department for Transport over a new funding package for the network, An […]
National Express and Stagecoach plan merger
The UK’s biggest two coach operators are working to combine into one company. In a statement, Stagecoach says it has been proud to have served communities across the UK for over 40 years and that combining with National Express will provide it with “new exciting opportunities”, enabling it to offer more services to more people […]
Kier Highways manager wins leading Health and Safety award
SHE Manager at Kier Highways, Dave McPherson, has been named as the winner of the SHP Award for Trailblazer in Health and Safety for 2021. SHP Trailblazer Awards celebrate those who are going above and beyond to make a positive difference, the real pioneers of health and safety. Dave McPherson was selected as the winner […]
NH lifting roadworks for Christmas
National Highways says it will be working round the clock to remove more than 900 miles of roadworks ahead of the Christmas getaway. This means nearly 98 per cent of motorways and major A roads will be roadworks-free in time for those travelling to see loved ones or making other journeys for Christmas. National Highways […]
Report talks of £5bn cycling boost to London’s economy
A new report suggests that tripling the amount of cycling in London would create 25,000 new green jobs in London’s ‘Bicycle Economy’ and an economic dividend of nearly £5 billion a year. The Bicycle Association commissioned the report from research group Transport for Quality of Life with the support of more than a thousand “investor in cycling” companies who […]
Scottish Borders set for 20mph limits in towns and villages
Plans to permanently set 20mph speed limits across towns and villages in the Scottish Borders are being recommended in the Scottish Borders. The reduced speed limit was initially introduced to 97 settlements across the area in October 2020 as part of the “Spaces for People” programme. Run in conjunction with Transport Scotland and Sustrans, the […]