TRL hosting essential discussion on how better regulation can unlock the full potential of micromobility
TRL is reminding mobility experts about the invitation to its next 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 from […]
Beyond Potholes: Lilian Greenwood on how tech, policy and prevention will reshape the UK’s roads
Are potholes just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the real issues facing our roads? If you’re in the business of managing, maintaining, or modernising highways, you already know that reactive repairs are expensive, inefficient, and deeply unpopular. In this episode of Highways Voices, Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood (pictured, with […]
Nota AI Achieves Highest Rating in Smart Intersection Performance Assessment
Nota AI, a South Korean company specialising in AI optimisation and on-device generative AI solutions, has earned the highest rating from the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) for its Intelligent Transportation System solution. This evaluation measures traffic volume by direction, vehicle classification, and queue traffic volume. Nota AI’s system achieved an impressive […]
Minister praises Live Labs programme ahead of 2025 Expo
The Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has voiced her support for the Live Labs 2 programme looking at ways to decarbonise local roads, telling the Highways Voices podcast there is some “very interesting innovation going on.” Live Labs 2 is a three-year, £30million, UK-wide programme funded by the Department for Transport and managed by The Association of Directors […]
2027 ITS World Congress organisers and host connect ideas at kick-off meeting
Planning for the 33rd ITS World Congress in Birmingham is accelerating, following a productive meeting between the organisers, ERTICO – ITS Europe, and representatives from the host region, the West Midlands. Held in London, this strategic session marked a key milestone in shaping a high-impact global event that will take place from 25–29 October 2027 […]
Live Labs 2: “This ain’t easy” – lessons learned from decarbonisation projects discussed in Liverpool
The Chair of the Live Labs 2 Commissioning Board has admitted the work that local authorities are undertaking to reduce carbon emissions from transport shows the challenge “ain’t easy”. Neil Gibson (pictured) was speaking while welcoming more than 200 delegates to the Live Labs 2 Expo in Liverpool, updating on the three-year, £30million, UK-wide programme funded […]
Minister tells local authorities: “Prevention is Better than Cure”
The Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has told Highways News that the country needs to get to a position with roads where local authorities are being able to plan ahead, agreeing prevention is better than cure. In an exclusive interview for next week’s Highways Voices podcast (to be released on 26 March), Ms Greenwood […]
David O’Neil joins LCRIG Advisory Board
National Highways Supply Chain Director David O’Neil has joined the LCRIG Advisory Board, bringing what the organisation calls “a wealth of expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate” and marking “an exciting new chapter in our partnership with National Highways, a valued LCRIG Partner Member”. Mr O’Neil joins the Local […]
ADEPT Spring Conference bookings open
You can now book your place at the ADEPT Spring Conference and Annual Awards Dinner. The event will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025, in London. This year’s theme, ‘Resilience in Place,’ will include sessions covering economic, environmental and human resilience. Featuring expert speakers, the conference provides invaluable networking opportunities, while exploring how we […]
Motorway closures: M4 joins M25 in shutting this weekend
As the final closure of the M25 in Surrey gets underway this evening (Friday), another full motorway closure also comes into effect near Bristol. The M4 will be closed in both directions between Junction 18 for Bath and 19 for the M32 to demolish the A432 Badminton Road Bridge. The closure lasts from 7pm on […]