New research from DG Cities has uncovered a significant trust gap in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that could undermine the UK's transition to autonomous vehicles (AVs). The findings suggest... continue
UK car and commercial vehicle production rose by 17.1% to 79,018 units last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Output of cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches increased in comparison with a weak March last year, when the... continue
Richard Walker, head of parking at the North Essex Parking Partnership, has been... continue
Details of the first ‘trailblazer’ one-year 2025/26 integrated single financial settlements for the West Midlands and Greater Manchester Combined Authorities, and how their outcomes will be assessed, show the significant role of transport policy delivery in the new arrangements. The... continue
Action to tackle pavement parking in England is still not scheduled, five years after the UK Government undertook a public consultation on proposed options tackle the problem. Scotland legislated in 2019 to introduce powers for local authorities to ban pavement parking, double parking and parking... continue
England’s Local Elections on 1 May are taking place “in one of the most consequential years in living memory for English local government”, says a new report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU). Local authorities across England are going to the polls facing “the... continue
Leaders of all 32 London councils have issued a joint public statement calling for “a seat at the table” as part of a new devolution settlement for the capital. They want to see the forthcoming English Devolution Bill used to create new arrangements for the capital to allow joint... continue
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched a new inquiry to examine whether expansion of airport capacity can be achieved in line with climate and environment goals. The EAC has previously argued that emissions from the aviation sector are considered one of the hardest to... continue
Measures have been introduced to make Wrexham’s High Street area more pedestrian-friendly, including banning cars at certain times of the day and removing parking spaces. This follows the pedestrianisation of four city centre streets plus the introduction of green spaces, tree planting... continue
Passenger watchdog Transport Focus has published results from its survey of bus users, which it says highlights the opportunity for improving the bus stop and shelter environment. It is to seek discussions with the industry, the DfT and local authorities about a national standard for bus stops with... continue
The Government has announced £30m funding to support the re-opening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said that the airport would support 5,000 jobs, boost the economy by £5bn and provide wider benefits of £2bn by 2050. The airport,... continue
Universal Studios has been given the green light to build its first European theme park and resort in Bedfordshire following an agreement between Universal, the government and the local council. It is set to be one of the largest and most advanced theme parks in Europe, with 8.5 million visitors... continue
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has attempted to allay concerns raised by the Transport Committee that the Government is watering down its commitment to accessibility to all in the consultation for the draft Rail Reform Bill. In a letter to Ruth Cadbury, the committee’s Chair, Hendy insisted that... continue
A memorial event to celebrate the life and work of widely respected senior transport planner David Bayliss,who died last year, is to be held at the... continue
Engineering consultancy Buro Happold and transport and mobility research specialist TRL have formed a partnership to work with organisations including National Highways and Network Rail to transform transport infrastructure delivery. They aim to drive improvements in sustainability, resilience and... continue
Jamie Cooke has been appointed as Cambridgeshire County Council’s new Service Director: Transport and Connectivity. He will join from the London Borough of Newham, where he is currently... continue
The number of vehicles on British roads reached its highest ever level in 2024, rising by 1.4% to 41,964,268, according to new Motorparc... continue
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