The Road Safety Trust has confirmed nearly £280,000 in funding for a series of new initiatives focused on improving safety across the UK’s road network. A total of seven projects have been selected through the Trust’s Autumn 2025 Small Grants programme, which supports both research and practical interventions designed to reduce road danger and ultimately save lives. This funding round introduced a revised two-stage application process for the first time, providing early feedb

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent, marking a major shift in how transport and local governance are managed across England. Now enacted as the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, the legislation places transport reform at its core, handing greater responsibility and decision-making powers to local authorities. Stronger Powers on Safety and Enforcement One of the most significant changes is

BUKO Group announced the launch of BUKO Digital in the United Kingdom. This innovative digital service, delivered in the UK by BUKO Traffic & Safety, will be available to all temporary traffic management clients as a complementary solution to traditional physical measures, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability on UK roads. BUKO Digital represents a new digital approach to managing traffic flow and road works. Following its proven success in the Netherlands and a re

Transport for London (TfL) is considering trialling Auracast Bluetooth technology on its bus network as part of ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for passengers. Auracast enables a single audio source to connect to multiple devices simultaneously, allowing users with compatible hearing aids, headphones or earbuds to receive announcements directly—without the need for traditional Bluetooth pairing. The technology has already been introduced in several major venues world

Civil engineering firm Crown Plus has entered its second decade with a change in leadership, appointing Jenny Moten as its new Managing Director. Moten, who joined the company as Executive Director in September 2025, has quickly made an impact, taking on the top role in under a year. Her promotion follows a period of rapid growth for the business, during which revenue has doubled, the workforce has increased by 40%, and more than £2 million has been invested in new plant and

Motorists in Surrey are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as major repair works at a busy A3 junction are set to continue for the rest of the year. National Highways has warned that congestion is likely while essential maintenance is carried out at the Dennis Roundabout in Guildford, as well as along the stretch of the A3 between the roundabout and Woodenbridge footbridge. The scheme is due to begin on 11 May, starting with a series of overnight closures. Initial w

A newly constructed bridge over the M4 in South Gloucestershire is due to reopen this summer, bringing relief to communities and road users following nearly two years of disruption. The A432 Badminton Road overbridge, which spans one of the busiest sections of the motorway, was closed in July 2023 after inspections revealed structural damage, including cracking and deterioration. Authorities determined that demolishing the original structure and building a replacement would b

Motorists have been warned that abusive behaviour towards highways workers and actions that put them at risk will not be accepted, following a rise in incidents across Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council reported an increase in dangerous and unacceptable behaviour at roadworks sites, including drivers ignoring traffic management measures and attempting to bypass closures by mounting pavements. In one recent case, a roadworker was knocked off balance after being struck

The number of electric vehicles on UK roads has exceeded two million for the first time, marking a significant step forward in the country’s transition to cleaner transport. According to the latest figures from the Department for Transport (DfT), there were 2,012,000 zero-emission vehicles licensed in the UK by the end of December 2025. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander described the achievement as a “landmark moment” in the shift towards electric mobility. The total repres

Tributes have been shared following the death of Professor Tony Ridley, a highly influential engineer credited with transforming public transport in the North East and beyond. Prof Ridley, widely regarded as the driving force behind the creation of the Tyne and Wear Metro, passed away at the age of 92. His work helped shape one of the UK’s most significant urban transport systems and left a lasting legacy both nationally and internationally. Originally from Sunderland, Ridley

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with the Big Ideas Programme, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) competition-based initiative aimed at developing creative solutions for sustainability, to support young people in Suffolk to address local and global environmental challenges. Delivered by social enterprise, Solutions for the Planet, the year-long programme, runs from October 2026 to June 2027, and will engage secondary sch

Transport for London (TfL) has outlined ambitious plans to integrate renewable energy and heat recovery into the London Underground, with solar power and waste heat set to play a growing role in how the network operates. As part of its target to use 100% renewable electricity by 2030, TfL has announced it expects to generate around 65,000 megawatt hours of solar energy each year. This would account for a significant proportion of the energy used across the network—equivalent

A major renewable energy project at the Port of Liverpool has reached an important milestone, with the first electricity now being generated from a large-scale rooftop solar installation. The scheme, delivered through a partnership between Peel Ports Group and E.ON, involves the installation of thousands of solar panels on the roof of the Alexandra Dock warehouse—known as “Alex Shed”—which spans nearly 260,000 square feet. This marks the initial phase of what is set to become

Residents in North Lincolnshire will soon benefit from a new flexible bus service designed to improve access to transport across the area. The service, called Connect2, is set to begin operations on Monday 27 April. It will offer an on-demand travel option, allowing passengers to choose pick-up points from a network of designated local locations. Using intelligent routing technology, the system will group passengers travelling in similar directions and create the most efficie

The shift towards zero-emission public transport in the South West of England is becoming a strong example of how regional fleet electrification can be delivered at scale. With electric buses now operating in Torquay and further rollouts planned across Exeter and North Devon, the programme highlights how coordinated funding, partnership working, and phased delivery can turn net-zero ambitions into practical outcomes. The first electric buses have already entered service in To

Bradford’s city centre transformation has received another major accolade, with its pedestrianisation scheme earning a national award for infrastructure excellence. The project, completed last year, has reshaped key streets including Hall Ings, Market Street and Bridge Street by removing vehicle traffic and introducing new green spaces, walkways and seating areas. Its latest success came at the 2026 Pineapples Awards, where it won in the infrastructure category. The awards re