DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake parking penalty charges. The text message warns people that they have a ‘parking penalty charge’, and that if they do not pay on time, that they might be banned from driving, have to pay more or be taken […]
Call for the bus to be at the heart of placemaking approach
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has published its response to the government’s consultation on proposed reform to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as other changes to the planning system. CPT welcomed the opportunity to respond to the government’s proposals for planning reform, arguing they offer a vital opportunity to reset the relationship […]
Warning lack of work experience, strategy and teacher time holding back STEM success
There’s a warning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) career provision in schools and colleges across England needs significant improvement if more young people are to understand and be inspired by STEM careers. The EngineeringUK report, ‘Advancing STEM careers provision in England’ highlights a need for structured work experience and adequate teacher support to ensure […]
GRAHAM awarded £17.5m next phase of works for the Western Growth Corridor Development
Construction and development company GRAHAM has been awarded the next phase of key infrastructure works to create the eastern access into the Western Growth Corridor development for City of Lincoln Council. Leading on the design and construction, works include, the new bridge crossing Tritton Road across the existing railway line, a new signalised junction on […]
Bee Network marks one year anniversary hailing record numbers of people travelling
Transport for Greater Manchester has released figures showing that, since its launch a year ago, more than 58 million bus journeys have been made on “cheaper, cleaner, more reliable bus services” on its new Bee Network. Since the yellow buses were first launched in Bolton, Wigan and parts of Salford and Bury, it says nearly […]
TRL Partners with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation to Launch iROADS in the South Pacific Region
Global transport and mobility research company TRL has announced a partnership with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) to bring its iROADS platform to the South Pacific region. TRL says this strategic collaboration aims to revolutionise road network management and infrastructure monitoring across the region, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. iROADS, developed by TRL Software, […]
RAC and Continental Automotive launch telematics partnership for fleet and business vehicle operators
The RAC’s dedicated telematics division, RAC Connected, is offering business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of fleet management through a new partnership with Continental Automotive. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Continental Automotive customers can choose from the RAC’s suite of telematics products, all of which help fleet managers reduce vehicle running costs. One […]
New average speed cameras go live by Loch Lomond
New Jenoptik Average speed cameras beside Loch Lomond are now being used for enforcement, after their installation earlier in the summer. The cameras have been installed on a stretch of the A82 between Cameron House and Tarbet. The local newspaper, the Lochside Press a Police spokesperson as saying: “The average speed cameras will be deployed […]
American Government official details Chinese connected car ban
The United States National Economic Advisor has told carmakers in the “Motor city” of Detroit in Michigan that the Biden administration is pressing ahead with plans to ban Chinese components from Connected Vehicles in the country. At a gathering at the Detroit Economic Club, Lael Brainard told attendees from the motor industry that “China has […]
Residents asked not to be alarmed during tunnel training exercise
People living near the Brynglas Tunnels on the M4 in Newport are being urged not to worry if they hear sirens or see smoke or flashing lights in the area tonight. The two tunnels to the east of Cardiff will be shut overnight for an emergency services exercise. Traffic Wales South says the emergency services […]