UK vehicle production dipped below one million units in 2024, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factories turned out 779,584 cars and... continue
The Government has tabled measures to ‘unblock much- needed infrastructure projects’, including limiting opportunities to challenge them in the courts and allowing developers to pay into a pool to mitigate environmental damage, rather than being responsible for the specific effects of... continue
The Government intends to use the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to introduce legislative changes “to drive action at a strategic level which will provide certainty for both developers and the environment.” The changes “would establish a more efficient and effective way for... continue
The Government has launched a consultation on a new strategic approach to managing Land Use in England, saying it will empower decision makers with the toolkit to protect the most productive agricultural land and boost food security. But it mixes that objective with the government’s wider... continue
Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the consultation was “the start of a national conversation to transform how we use land in this country. It’s time for policy to leave the chambers of Westminster and reflect the actual lived experiences of farmers, landowners and planners on the... continue
FirstGroup plc has some £4.7bn in revenue and around 30,000 employees from its bus and rail services, transporting almost 2m passengers a day in FY 2024. First Bus is one of the largest regional bus operators in the UK, serving more than 20% of the population with a fleet of around 4,800... continue
A new project is to explore how linking health records and road traffic collision data could help reduce road deaths. The DfT and Road Safety Trust have awarded £500,000 to TRL and University Hospital Southampton for the Data Sustains Life project. It will collate a range of data over the... continue
Regions and elected mayors need a bigger role in railways because rail is not isolated from their agendas on subjects such as housing and economic growth, Shadow Great British Railways Chair Laura Shoaf has told the House of Commons Transport Committee. The Labour Government is committed to deeper... continue
Once set up, Great British Railways will retail tickets online by bringing together the existing individual train operators’ websites, but face competition from commercial rivals,the Government has announced. “GBR will work alongside a thriving private sector retail market, where... continue
OpenAI has released a pilot artificial intelligence-powered agent tool that could support travel booking by interacting with websites by typing, clicking and scrolling. Dubbed “Operator,” the tool can search and complete purchases for things like travel, groceries, events, restaurant... continue
A new project is to explore how linking health records and road traffic collision data could help reduce road deaths. The DfT and Road Safety Trust have awarded £500,000 to TRL and University Hospital Southampton for the Data Sustains Life project. It will collate a range of data over... continue
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £65m investment in electric vehicle charging provider Connected Kerb in her speech on economic growth at the Siemens Heathlineers facility in Oxfordshire last week. The National Wealth Fund (NWF) will provide £55m of financing, alongside a further... continue
The economic value, employment and tax revenue benefits of the UK’s intelligent transport sector is to be assessed in a new study. Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has commissioned research company Capital Economics to measure the total economic impact of the sector. ITS UK said that... continue
A majority of the public support measures to make it easier to enforce noise limits on road vehicles, suggests polling commissioned by Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK). The polling comes alongside a new report from ITS UK,... continue
Solihull Council has chosen four locations for its new traffic enforcement operation having received Government approval for the powers last November. The cameras will enforce banned U-turns on A34 Stratford Road and yellow box junctions at Warwick Road. Other areas include School Streets and... continue
Stantec has appointed Andrew Brown as national discipline director for engineering and design in the UK and Ireland. He joins the consultant’s national... continue
Thomas McConaghie has AECOM as an active travel consultant. He previously spent nearly two years a Active Travel Consultant at AtkinsRéalis before which he was at Sustrans as Routes and Networks Officer.... continue
Ruth Cumming has joined the disabled-led campaign group Transport for All as Senior Research Officer. She previously spent nearly three years at Sustrans, most recently as Liveable Cities and Towns... continue
Zeina Hawa has been promoted to the role of Head of Design and Engineering at Sustrans. She has been at the charity for five years, most... continue
Providing a positive parking experience and bringing customers back into car parks are two... continue
The UK is consistently looking to the future of road travel, making progress on the previous... continue
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