Funding package agreed for Coventry & Warwick Gigapark

Funding package agreed for Coventry & Warwick Gigapark

Mark Moran

Plans for a battery manufacturing and technology hub in the West Midlands have taken a significant step forward. Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker has... continue

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Ten councils wait for clarity on transport policy after Reform wins

Peter Stonham

Transport policies in more than a dozen major local highway and transport authorities will now be under review following Reform UK’s huge gains in local elections held across England on 1 May. The party has taken control of 10 big councils and is the largest in four others under No Overall... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

Lib Dems strengthen control in Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire, but MCA gets Conservative mayor

Deniz Huseyin

The Liberal Democrats were also winners in the local elections, taking control of both Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire county councils. Both authorities were previously under no overall control. But the mayoralty of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority switched from Labour to the... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
NISTA gets underway with former DfT projects chief Wood as first CEO

NISTA gets underway with former DfT projects chief Wood as first CEO

Peter Stonham

Becky Wood has been appointed chief executive of the new National... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

DfT explores data role in transport integration plan

In a further indication of the likely shape of the Integrated National Transport Strategy now in preparation, a workshop on enabling multi-modal journeys is being jointly hosted by the DfT and Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) next month. It will seek to help shape the INTS and the... continue

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‘Offer TfL-style bus franchising to ensure bids’ West Midlands operator urges

Independent operator Rotala has advocated the adoption of a London style bus franchising model in the West Midlands , so individual route contracts are awarded rather than the proposed area tranches. Rotala believes that bidding by individual route would encourage wider participation,... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
Rail enhancement ‘pipeline thinking is flawed’, says NR chief Haines

Rail enhancement ‘pipeline thinking is flawed’, says NR chief Haines

Rhodri Clark

The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) is a flawed... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

Test track in Coventry paves way for Very Light Rail system demo

Deniz Huseyin

Test runs of the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) are due to start next month in the city centre. A 220-metre single-track demonstrator is being installed, with a structural health monitoring system, rail drainage, and rail-to-pavement interface components,  before rails are embedded in asphalt... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

Extra bill for council after VLR track in Dudley laid at wrong level

Deniz Huseyin

Dudley Council has approved emergency funding of up to £100,000 to rectify an issue with test tracks at the town’s Very Light Rail Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) being at the wrong level. The council was notified by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) last year that the tracks that cross the... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

Climate action plans would significantly cut deaths linked to poor air quality, say scientists

Up to 250,000 premature deaths caused by poor air quality could be avoided each year in central and western Europe if action is taken to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to new research by atmospheric scientists at the University of Leeds. The study looks at how different climate change... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

Action needed to stop project overruns and delays, says TaxPayers’ Alliance

Deniz Huseyin

The total cost of the Lower Thames Crossing project has almost doubled, and the estimated completion date has been delayed by five to six years, due to a flawed fast-track planning and over-long consultation process, according to a new report by the TaxPayers’ Alliance. “Proposals for... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

Workshop to help shape DfT’s Data Action Plan

Deniz Huseyin

A workshop on enabling multi-modal journeys is being jointly hosted by the DfT and Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) next month. It will seek to help shape the Integrated National Transport Strategy and the DfT's Data Action Plan, which will show how data can enable an integrated... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News

‘Holistic approach’ needed to deliver transport technology

Deniz Huseyin

Transport technology must be delivered by a more joined up public sector over the next five years to maximise the benefits for the travelling public, say a group of highways industry leaders from both the private and public sector. Meeting ahead of the Transport Technology Forum Annual Conference,... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
Give care workers viable travel alternatives to car, says CBT

Give care workers viable travel alternatives to car, says CBT

Deniz Huseyin

Discounted bus travel and free e-bikes should be offered to... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
Advisors briefed against me when I was in cabinet, says Haigh

Advisors briefed against me when I was in cabinet, says Haigh

Deniz Huseyin

Former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has revealed she was... continue

15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
15 May 2025Local Transport Today News
Roads strategy chief Andrews joins DfT exodus

Roads strategy chief Andrews joins DfT exodus

The DfT’s Head of Future Roads Strategy and Investment, Philip Andrews, is leaving the department and the civil service. He has been one of the key figures in roads policy... continue

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TPS Bursary Winners to share findings

The Transport Planning Society (TPS) is holding its Bursary Winners Presentation and Networking evening in Manchester on 28 May.  The topic is ‘What is the role of the private car in society – how can we best influence it?’ Entries explored a range of topics from reducing car... continue

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Amey hires former AECOM chief executive

Amey has appointed former AECOM chief executive Colin Wood MBE as a member of its Group Executive Committee and Managing Director of its consulting business. He was Chief Executive of Europe and India at AECOM. Before that, he served with the company as chief capability officer for Europe, the... continue

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Senior role for McQueen at Mayer Brown

Senior role for McQueen at Mayer Brown

John McQueen has joined consultants Mayer Brown as National Lead for local authority work. He specialises in strategy and design of active travel... continue

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