Why metro mayors should lead on transport policy
Blog post by the Centre for Cities Public awareness of mayoral transport policies is high, but metro mayors have limited powers to deliver. The Government should expand and deepen devolution to give London-style transport powers to mayors across England. Ahead of the 2024 Mayoral Elections on 2 May, Centre for Cities polled people in nine of the […]
£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects
A £1.3 million competition to transform the transport sector, grow the economy and inspire innovation has been launched today (17 April). The latest round of the Government’s Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) is now open, with organisations and academics able to win up to £45,000 in funding. The TRIG scheme, delivered by Connected Places […]
SYSTRA signals significant growth with Leeds office move
SYSTRA has relocated in Leeds, further bolstering its commitment to developing talent in the city and across the Yorkshire region. Located in 114 Wellington Street, the new Leeds office provides a modern open-plan creative space for SYSTRA, which is one of Yorkshire’s leading transport planning, engineering and infrastructure specialists. Members of the SYSTRA Signature Team based in […]
NEMA-certified status achieved for AI-powered AGD650 stop-line detector
Extending its global status as one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers of ITS products, AGD has achieved NEMA certification for its best-selling AGD650 Stop-Line Detector. Imperative for customers in both the USA and Canada, the United States National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) testing is designed to assess the suitability of electrical equipment for use […]
DfT launches consultation on adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change. The open consultation, which will run until May 31st, seeks views on the transport adaptation strategy, which includes actions and policies to enhance climate adaptation planning and action across the sector. The transport adaptation […]
Buchanan Computing working with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Kent CC to automate time consuming manual data processes
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and Kent County Council are showcasing how data sharing between platforms can be used to improve time consuming processes within local government and improve efficiency. Both councils are using Buchanan Computing’s ParkMap platform, to automate other time intensive data collation processes including land search information and streetwork data. The […]
Staffordshire receives £286million transport funding boost over seven years
Staffordshire has secured a huge funding boost from central Government for local transport projects which will span a seven-year period. The Local Transport Fund announcement was made this morning, with Staffordshire County Council being allocated nearly £286million from 2025/26 from a national fund of £4.7bn. To mark the announcement today, John Glen MP, Paymaster General […]
Transport issues are causing more than 2 in 5 of the most vulnerable residents of the North to be socially excluded
Bus services in the North have been cut by more than 30% since 2010 – more than in the rest of England. The impacts of bus service cuts have fallen disproportionately on lower income residents, disabled residents, and carers. Research published today by Transport for the North (TfN) – Transport and social exclusion in the […]
CPT joins IfATE’s influential advisory group for apprenticeships and skills training
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has joined the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Directory of Professional and Employer-led Bodies (The ‘Employer Directory’) to help shape the future of apprenticeships and technical education. Inclusion on the Employer Directory emphasises CPT’s position at the forefront of skills and its role in developing the future workforce […]
West Midlands Combined Authority allocates funding to projects to expand and decarbonise transport links, support green skills, and develop zero carbon homes
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has signed off on a £1.2bn budget, including funds to help the region cut carbon emissions, roll out a more sustainable transport system, and deliver a regional Plan for Growth that aims to achieve net zero by 2041 – nine years ahead of the government’s national target. Alongside hundreds […]
