London’s revised ULEZ generates over £90million
Last year, London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) grew by approximately 30% and is expected to continue to grow until it covers almost the whole of the capital by August 2023.
Drivers …Read More
Should the UK impose Graduated Driver Licensing restrictions?
New research supporting Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions urges the UK to impose stricter measures on newly qualified drivers.
The study, conducted by the TRL – The Future of Transport Group …Read More
Sustainable drainage systems are the solution
Water Management Firm, ACO, urges civil engineers to install sustainable water drainage and conservation systems across their sites.
With September 2022 awash with heavy thunderstorms and inclement downpours, the result was …Read More
AI technology trialled to spot driving offences
An innovative camera system harnessing Artificial Intelligence will be trialled in Devon and Cornwall to detect driving offences.
The technology, called Acusensus, can spot if drivers are using their mobile phones …Read More
Kwasi-budget will prioritise UK infrastructure schemes
Newly appointed Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has prioritised the faster completion of infrastructure projects in his mini-budget released last week.
The proposal seeks to accelerate the progress of ongoing schemes such as …Read More
Thermal Tech for Spa City: Bath’s new surface repair system
Bath City Council has teamed up with VolkerHighways to deliver an eco-friendly thermal system to maintain the city’s pavements.
The technology uses infrared radiation to reheat existing surfaces meaning more material …Read More
PM’s transport pledge: Truss promises to deliver new roads in maiden speech
In her maiden speech as the UK prime minister, Liz Truss emphasised the Government’s ambition to improve Britain’s strategic road network.
Ms Truss stressed the importance of investment in the nation’s …Read More
Pothole peril: cost to maintain local roads increases
Councils have warned that maintaining local roads will be a struggle this winter due to rising energy costs and spiralling inflation.
A new report from the Local Government Association (LGA) and …Read More
Stop lorries causing havoc on local roads, councillers urge
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for an outright ban on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) being routed through local roads using standard car sat navs.
Lorry drivers are supposed to …Read More
Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2025, according to new report
Self-driving vehicles could be introduced on our roads as soon as 2025, according to the latest updates from parliament. Some cars, coaches and lorries with self-driving features may even be …Read More