ITS World Congress 2027 focuses on Connecting Ideas and Transforming Transport

The organisers of the 33rd ITS World Congress at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in October 2027 have announced the theme for the event: Connect Ideas. Transform Transport. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the Department for Transport, Department of Business and Trade, ITS UK and Visit Britain, are collaborating with the organiser, ERTICO – ITS Europe […]

Streets in Birmingham city centre could be pedestrianised

Birmingham City Centre streets could be pedestrianised for 11 hours a day as part of a major project to improve links between rail stations. Members of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment Board are expected to approve the business case for the £12.926m City Centre Active Travel Connections to Interchanges phase one at a […]

Stagecoach bringing 64 electric buses to Coventry and Warwickshire

Another 64 new electric buses are being rolled out across Coventry and Warwickshire as part of a £140m project to create the UK’s first truly all-electric bus town or city. The commitment by operator Stagecoach to run the zero-emission buses on all of its services linking Coventry to surrounding areas in Warwickshire is a major […]

West Midlands Chief Constable welcomes road safety improvements

A road safety scheme aimed at improving road safety and public transport Birmingham has had its most recent phase completed on the A457 Dudley Road. Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “Since the summer, I have chaired a gold group around road safety bringing together the local authorities and the combined authority to work collectively for […]

Innovative travel hub pilot unveiled across Halesowen

Communities will now benefit from convenient new local travel hubs offering sustainable transport options for short-distance trips. They are being rolled out across Halesowen as part of a year-long pilot project. The first two hubs, known as Local Travel Points, have been installed at Huntingtree Park and Andrew Road, by Halesowen bus station. A third […]

Consultation launched for West Midlands road safety action plan

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is calling on the region’s residents to help make the region’s roads safer by taking part in a public consultation on its updated Regional Road Safety Action Plan. Building on the Refreshed Regional Road Safety Strategy, launched last year, the action plan is designed set out how we can create […]

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 […]

Plans to make bus journeys more reliable in Solihull to be revealed

Detailed designs for new bus lanes, shelters and junction upgrades on the busy Hobs Moat Road/Lode Lane commuter route in Solihull are being unveiled. The new infrastructure will allow buses to bypass traffic queues between Solihull town centre and the A45 Coventry Road making journeys more reliable, regular and predictable for passengers. It is part […]

WMCA launches air quality plan

The West Midlands Combined Authority has begun implementing a plan aimed at significantly improving air quality and the health of local people  The plan, initially announced in February, will be delivered with £1 million of government air quality funding. It will include research into the potential to positively impact air quality by reducing speed limits […]

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