Bookings open for Strictly Highways 2026
Only a couple of weeks after the biggest and most successful LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool, thoughts have already turned to the next edition in October 2026, with bookings open for the private sector. Organisers, LCRIG – The Local Council Roads Innovation Group – says that because there are only limited exhibition spaces, they […]
Remembering Martin Howell: Transport visionary, Falklands hero and friend to many
Highways News is very sad to report the death of popular intelligent transport systems expert Martin Howell after a long battle with cancer. Martin was best known in the industry for his time at Cubic Transportation Systems where he worked in marketing, communications and external affairs before taking on a corporate role at the parent […]
Blueprint for automated buses unveiled by Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council
Public transport that drives itself is a step closer to becoming a reality on the country’s roads thanks to a major piece of work carried out in the West Midlands. The Automated Public Transport Service (APTS) Specification, written by experts at Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council, details how to commission automated technology to […]
Policy unpicked: What Simon Lightwood’s plans mean for Britain’s road network on today’s Highways Voices, thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, Clearway and Arcadis
The Roads and Buses Minister Simon Lightwood MP gave his first major speech in his new role at Highways UK today (Thursday) and you can hear it in full on today’s Highways Voices podcast. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, he is joined by technology innovators and industry experts who discuss the future of the UK’s road […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund celebrates 75th anniversary with new video
This year Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is celebrating 75 years since the creation of the charity and to mark this milestone, its created a new video to celebrate William Rees Jeffreys and the work of the charity. Click here to see the video. William Rees Jeffreys was a visionary whose life work was creating better, more attractive, safer and […]
Nick Harris on RIS3: National Highways’ vision for safer, smarter roads on Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
National Highways CEO Nick Harris joins us on today’s Highways Voices for a chat about RIS3, road safety and preventative maintenance, among other things, on today’s Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, you’ll hear Mr Harris (pictured) outline what RIS3 means for suppliers, and how innovation, safety, and efficiency will drive […]
Technology, teamwork, and tomorrow’s transport: Highways Voices live from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
Every corner of the UK highways sector – from local authorities and major contractors to tech innovators and policymakers – have converged under one roof to shape the future of transport at Highways UK 2025, and Highways Voices is here at the NEC to bring you what’s being talked about. In today’s podcast, sponsored by […]
From Data to Delivery: Real-world solutions transforming our road network
This week on Highways Voices we talk to both the public and private sector about the challenges facing, and the solutions helping, our industry today. We’re at the LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool to hear fresh insights into how collaboration between local authorities, government, and the supply chain is unlocking new efficiencies and innovation […]
ERTICO and West Midlands rally Europe’s ITS Network for Birmingham 2027
The leaders of ERTICO – ITS Europe and the West Midlands team organising and hosting the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress have emphasised to Europe’s network of national ITS Associations that their valuable cooperation and active participation is crucial for the event. Around 15,000 participants from across the globe are expected at the Congress […]
“Danish Dynamite!” – Sørensen wins ITS network person of the year at Nationals awards
The Danish intelligent transport professional Søren Sørensen has been named ITS Nationals network person of the year the organisation’s annual awards ceremony in the Polish capital, Warsaw. The event was sponsored by SWARCO, The Traffic Group, Daktronics, IDASO, Intertraffic and the 2027 ITS World Congress in Birmingham. Mr Sørensen is the chairman of the ITS […]