West Midlands Mayor to double funding for pothole repairs and road upgrades
Mayor Richard Parker has set out plans to double the amount of money given to councils for fixing potholes and resurfacing the West Midlands’ crumbling roads. He wants to make £240m available to six councils, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton to cover their highway maintenance over five years from April 2027. That is […]
West Midlands Road Safety Commissioner driven by ‘rectifying injustices’
When Mat MacDonald was appointed as the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road Safety Commissioner, it was with the aim of stopping deaths and serious injuries through reckless driving. In his first 12 months in the role, the NHS doctor has been working on progressing key developments including reducing speed limits, introducing red light cameras, improving […]
West Midlands transport review assessing 160 projects for £2.4bn funding
The future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands will become clearer over the coming months. Up to 168 schemes were being assessed through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) before a decision is made on how to allocate £2.4bn of transport funding, says the BBC. Every project would be assessed on […]
Transport to receive £2.4 billion boost as West Midlands Mayor unveils major plan to ‘turbocharge’ economy
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled his plans to reboot the region’s economy, raise living standards, and improve transport network infrastructure. The West Midlands Growth Plan will drive a new era of prosperity in all parts of the region by creating 100,000 jobs in fast-growing industries, getting tens of thousands of residents into work, […]
£2.4 billion transport system boost promises ‘big improvements’ for West Midlands
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has promised “big improvements” to the region’s transport systems as a result of a £2.4 billion ‘war chest’. The funding was confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a visit to Birmingham on Wednesday along with the first project to benefit from the funding – an extension of the tram network from Digbeth to Birmingham […]
West Midlands: 75% back Mayor Parker’s plan for public control of bus network
The proposal by Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands to take back control of the region’s bus network has been overwhelmingly backed in a a wide-ranging consultation. More than 3,600 responses from residents, businesses and organisations were collected over three-months. Of those who gave a preference, 75% were in favour of putting services under […]
West Midlands AI technology wins major global award for road safety innovation
A pioneering road safety project in the West Midlands that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has earned global recognition for its role in improving road safety. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), in partnership with VivaCity, has received the Most Promising Project Award at the International Invention and Innovation Competition for their innovative ‘Near […]
West Midlands Mayor appoints experts to improve road safety and increase active travel
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has made two major appointments to deliver on his pledges to improve road safety and boost cycling and walking across the region. These are the first commissioners appointed by the Mayor and will advise on road safety and active travel – the collective term for cycling and walking […]
WATCH – ITS World Congress 2027 Birmingham contract signed at Parliamentary event
The organisers of the prestigious ITS World Congress, ERTICO – ITS Europe have signed the contract for the West Midlands to host the 2027 event at Birmingham’s NEC. ERTICO CEO Joost Vantomme and West Midlands Combined Authority Deputy Mayor Sharon Thompson put pen to paper at the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception. Mr Vantomme commented how […]